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Single Days for 5-10 year olds
$55 members $65 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Please note that before and after camp care is not available on single days.
Single Days
Get the best of Summer Safari Camp in a single day. Sessions pull on favorite activities from the summer with unique experiences each day
Tuesday, May 27: Hungry, Hungry Herbivores
Monday, August 11: Baby Animal Beach Party
Friday, August 15: Critter Cafe
Single Days for 8-12 year olds
$55 members $65 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Please note that before and after camp care is not available on single days.
Growing Wild
The animals aren't the only things growing wild at the Zoo. From the vegetables we grow for our Great Apes to the beautiful blooms in the rose gardens, the Zoo is full of leaves and flowers of all shapes and sizes. Race to fill your plant BINGrOw card and create some one-of-a-kind leaf art, all while discovering some of the amazing plants at the Zoo and how important they are to the animals that live here and the wild animals you can find at home!
*Our Horticulture Events Specialist, Mandy, teachers this camp
Session 1: Monday, June 30
Session 2: Monday, August 11
Camps for 4-5 year olds:
$150 members $175 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-Noon
Head, Shoulders, Trunks & Tails
Animals have eyes, ears, and noses just like us! See what it is like to have ears like an elephant, eyes like an owl, and a nose like a wolf.
Session 1: June 2-6
Session 2: July 7-11
Camps for 4-5 year olds:
$150 members $175 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-Noon
Littlest Zookeeper
Come learn how we take care of our animals at the Zoo! From elephants to snakes, campers will find out what zookeepers do to make our animals safe, healthy and happy.
Session 1: June 9-13
Session 2: July 14-18
Session 3: August 4-8
Camps for 4-5 year olds:
$150 members $175 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-Noon
Jungle Jamboree
Join us in this camp as we journey through the jungle to discover leaping lemurs, colorful frogs, swinging monkeys, and so much more!
Session 1: June 16-20
Session 2: July 21-25
Camps for 4-5 year olds:
$150 members $175 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-Noon
Diggin in the Dirt
Get your shovels ready and dig into this camp to explore what lies beneath the surface. Excavate fossils and uncover the animals from underneath.
Session 1: June 23-27
Session 2: July 28-Aug 1
Camps for 6-10 year olds:
$275 members $325 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Under the Sea
Grab your goggles and get ready to dive in as we explore the underwater world and the animals who call it home.
Session 1: June 2-6
Session 2: July 23-27
Session 3: July 21-25
Camps for 6-10 year olds:
$275 members $325 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Zooper Heroes
Grab your capes and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Marvel at the superheroes of the animal kingdom and discover some of their amazing powers!
Session 1: June 2-6
Session 2: July 7-11
Session 3: August 4-8
Camps for 6-10 year olds:
$275 members $325 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Marvelous Mammals
From prickly porcupines to fluffy felines, find out why fur is so fantastic in this Zoo camp all about marvelous mammals.
Session 1: June 2-6
Session 2: July 14-18
Session 3: July 28- August 1
Camps for 6-10 year olds:
$275 members $325 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Paws, Jaws & Claws
Large teeth, long leaps and strong muscles are just a few of the things that make up some of the world's best predators. From the Great White Shark to the Grizzly Bear, find out who comes out on top!
Session 1: June 9-13
Session 2: July 7-11
Session 3: August 4-8
Camps for 6-10 year olds:
$275 members $325 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Zoomazing Race
On your mark, get set, Go! Set out on an adventure around the Zoo as you work as a team to solve puzzles, complete challenges and learn all about the amazing animals that call the Zoo home!
Session 1: June 9-13
Session 2: June 23-27
Session 3: July 28- August 1
Camps for 6-10 year olds:
$275 members $325 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Island Adventures
Calling all voyagers! Join us on a journey across the sea to learn about island animals from around the globe including the Galapagos Islands, Australia, and Kodiak Island.
Session 1: June 9-13
Session 2: July 7-11
Session 3: July 28-August 1
Camps for 6-10 year olds:
$275 members $325 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Game On!
Select your character, roll the dice, and get ready to test your luck in this game themed camp all about animals.
Session 1: June 16-20
Session 2: July 14-18
Session 3: August 4-8
Camps for 6-10 year olds:
$275 members $325 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Animals Down Under
From crocodiles to cassowaries, take a trip down under to learn all about the animals of Australia.
Session 1: June 16-20
Session 2: July 14-18
Session 3: July 21-25
Camps for 6-10 year olds:
$275 members $325 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Animal Detectives
We need your help to solve an animal mystery! Join us in this fun and exciting camp as we uncover clues, identify tracks and crack the case!
Session 1: June 16-20
Session 2: June 23-27
Session 3: July 21-25
Camps for 8-12 year olds:
$275 members $325 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Animal Behavior
Animals have behaviors for everything from finding food to interacting with each other! Keeping animals happy and healthy at the Zoo is a full-time job. See how our staff creates enrichment, trains the animals for health check-ups, and designs exhibits for natural behaviors of the animals.
Session 1: June 2-6
Session 2: June 23-27
Session 3: July 21-25
Camps for 8-12 year olds:
$275 members $325 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Wild Artist
Let’s create wild art! Grab your paintbrushes and markers and get ready to make your own animal artwork to exhibit at the end of the week art show.
Session 1: June 9-13
Session 2: July 7-11
Session 3: July 28-Aug 1
Camps for 8-12 year olds:
$275 members $325 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Photo Safari Camp
Get your cameras ready! Learn about animals from the view through a lens. Go on safari throughout the Zoo to discover the stunning creatures and their best qualities all while taking pictures. Learn some tips and tricks on the best way to shoot photos. Meet the Zoo's photographers and even take a picture home.
*The Zoo will have iPads for kids to use to take pictures.
Session 1: June 16-20
Session 2: July 14-18
Session 3: August 4-8
Junior Zookeeper Camps for 10-15 year olds:
$350 members $400 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Junior Zookeeper B
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a zookeeper? Find out all the basics of Zoo keeping and how our keepers take care of animals every day. You will get the chance to clean exhibits and make diets. Even go behind the scenes! This camp will include at least 2 behind the scenes experiences, 2 exhibit cleaning experiences and one keeper talk.
Below are just a few of the experiences section B offers. Section A and B will have different activities.
Behind-the-Scenes Tours: Vet Hospital, Africa Barn/Ostrich
Exhibit Cleaning Experience: Apes, Brown Bears
Session 1: June 2-6
Session 2: June 9-13
Session 3: June 16-20
Session 4: June 23-27
Session 5: July 7-11
Session 6: July 14-18
Session 7: July 21-25
Session 8: July 28-August 1
Session 9: August 4-8
Junior Zookeeper Camps for 10-15 year olds:
$350 members $400 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Junior Zookeeper A
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a zookeeper? Find out all the basics of Zoo keeping and how our keepers take care of animals every day. You will get the chance to clean exhibits and make diets. Even go behind the scenes! This camp will include at least 2 behind the scenes experiences, 2 exhibit cleaning experiences and one keeper talk.
Below are just a few of the experiences section A offers. Section A and B will have different activities.
Behind-the-Scenes Tours: Lemur, Penguins
Exhibit Cleaning Experience: Elephant Exhibit, Barnyard
Session 1: June 2-6
Session 2: June 9-13
Session 3: June 16-20
Session 4: June 23-27
Session 5: July 7-11
Session 6: July 14-18
Session 7: July 21-25
Session 8: July 28-August 1
Session 9: August 4-8
Leaders of the Pack Camps for 10-15 year olds:
$375 members $425 non-members
Camp run 9:00am-3:00pm on M, T, and F. Overnight 6pm Wed-10am Thurs.
Leaders of the Pack
Challenge yourself in this camp all about being a leader!Learn leadership skills, hear from some of our very own ZooTeens, and help to inspire guests. Try our Ariel Adventure Course and create your very own video for a Zoo animal. Campers will spend the night in one of our buildings! Camp runs 9:00am-3:00pm (M, T, F) Overnight Adventure (W 6pm- Th 10am)
*Adventure Course will take place on Friday. A release form for this will need to be filled out and given to the camp teacher by Thursday in order for the campers to participate.
Session 1: June 16-20
Session 2: July 7-11
Session 3: July 14-18
Bird Camps for 10-15 year olds:
$375 members $425 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Bird Camp
Soar through summer as we introduce fun and interactive activities about
our feathered friends, birds. Join our resident ornithologist as we learn how
to use binoculars, identify local species, migrate like a bird and build a
nest. Enjoy dissecting owl pellets, exploring the park, stepping into the world
of our bird keepers and visiting some of the area’s best birding spots.
*This
camp goes off-grounds. An Itinerary will be provided.
Session 1: June 2-6
Session 2: June 16-20
Saving Species Camps for 10-15 year olds:
$375 members $425 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Saving Species
Zoos help animals all around the world, but especially right around our home area of Ohio. Dive into the cool conservation projects the Zoo staff has worked on including turtles, snakes, butterflies and more. Join our Conservation staff out in the field trapping, measuring and tagging turtles. As an added bonus, some of the days will include fishing. Anglers play an important role in helping to preserve our natural areas. Fishing poles and bait will be provided.
*This camp goes off-grounds to Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge or Magee Marsh and multiple parks in the Toledo area. An Itinerary will be provided and a child transport waiver will need to be filed out and given to the camp teacher on Monday morning.
Session 1: June 9-12
Session 2: June 23-27
Session 3: July 14-18
Junior Ornithologist for 10-15 year olds:
$375 members $425 non-members
Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm
Junior Ornithologist
Step into your birding shoes and walk the path of a bird nerd. Take your
bird skills to the next level as we learn how to use bird guides, identify bird
songs, discuss conservation efforts and visit some of the area’s best birding
spots. Join our resident ornithologist as we use the tools of the trade to help
identify birds from knowing their features to learning their songs. *This camp
goes off-grounds. An Itinerary will be provided.
Session 1: July 7-11
Toledo Zoo and Aquarium
2 Hippo Way, Toledo, Ohio 43614
Main Line: 419-385-5721 • Information Line: 419-385-4040