Zoo Camp

GET WILD AT ZOO CAMP!

Zoo Camp is for kids ages 6-13 and takes place during school breaks in February, April, December and nine weeks in the summer. Camp runs weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For teens 14-17, check out our Keeper-in-Training or Counselor-in-Training programs which provide hands-on experience in animal care and child care.

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Activities may include:

  • Animal Circle - meet a new highlighted animal each day
  • Diet Prep Demonstrations - see what goes into preparing diets for over 200 animals at The Zoo
  • Enrichment Activities - create toys and foraging games for the goats, sheep, birds and other animals!
  • Hike Forest Park
  • Participate in STEAM Activities 
  • Create and Write
  • Arts & Crafts
  • And much more

April Vacation Camp SOLD OUT

Please email camp@forestparkzoo.com to be added to a camp waitlist. If a sufficient number of campers are added to the waitlist, The Zoo will add an additional group to April Camp.

April Vacation Camp runs April 21-25 with the option to add-on Friday, April 18. There are four spots available for April Camp.
*Campers must be at least six years old at the start of camp to attend.*


Vacation Camp Costs:
Non-Member: $350
Member: $325

Before-Care: $12/day
Check discount: Receive a $15 discount when paying with check

Summer Zoo Camp

Summer Zoo Camp runs for nine weeks beginning June 16. The camp day runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the option to add before-care beginning at 8 a.m.
*Campers must be at least six years old at the start of camp to attend.*

Summer Camp Costs:
Non-Member: $340/week
Member: $315/week (Discount applied at checkout)
Before-Care: $12/day

Check discount: Receive a $15 discount when paying with check

Availability:

Week 1:  June 16-20
Week 2:  June 23-27
Week 3:  June 30 - July 4
Week 4:  July 7-11
Week 5:  July 14-18
Week 6:  July 21-25
Week 7:  July 28 - Aug. 1
Week 8:  August 4-8
Week 9:  August 11-15

Register for Summer Camp

Discounted camp rates are available for members (become a member here) and for members and non-members when paying with check. Payment must be received within 7 days of registration.

Forest Park Zoological Society
P.O. Box 80295
Springfield, MA 01138
Include the camper's name in the memo.

If you are experiencing issues with our new online registration form, please email gabry@forestparkzoo.com. For questions pertaining to Zoo Camp itself or requirements of the form, please email camp@forestparkzoo.com.

VACATION ZOO CAMP:

April Camp: April 18, 21-25 SOLD OUT

Please email camp@forestparkzoo.com to be added to a waitlist.

Summer Zoo Camp:

Week 1:  June 16-20
Week 2:  June 23-27
Week 3:  June 30 - July 4
Week 4:  July 7-11
Week 5:  July 14-18
Week 6:  July 21-25
Week 7:  July 28 - Aug. 1
Week 8:  August 4-8
Week 9:  August 11-15

Register for Summer Camp
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