Nurturing respect and appreciation for the natural worldZoo Camps
Come spend a week at the Zoo!
Come spend a week at the Zoo!
Children must be registered for the grade they are going into at the start of the new school year.
10% Discount for Zoo Members
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Animal Tales (ages 5-6) |
July 16-18 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $225 |
We’re jumping into the pages of our favorite “tails.” Huff and puff with the big bad wolf, pucker up to a frog, pay a visit to our three bears, catch up with the tortoise and the hare, as you explore our “Jungle Book”. Become part of a series of exciting animal tales and discover the real animals these tales were based on. Each day includes crafts, stories, games and animal encounters. |
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Let’s Do Lunch (ages 7-8) |
June 25-29 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $325 |
It is a real feast with the beasts here at the Zoo! Discover who eats what – and who at the Zoo –as we explore the many hunting and dining techniques of the animals. Who has teeth just like you? Who doesn’t have teeth at all? You’ll have a ripping and tearing good time as we “gnaw” on uncovering the true “foodies” of the animal kingdom. Each day includes animal encounters, stories, games and crafts. |
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The Ultimate Camp Experience (ages 7-8) |
July 9-13 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $330 |
Partner Camp with Camp Kostopulos, Red Butte Garden, This is the Place, and Utah’s Hogle Zoo If you can only attend one camp this summer, make it this one! Join us for a week of signature camp activities where each day finds campers at a different location with new experiences. While at Camp Kostopulos students will enjoy ropes courses, spending time with the horses, rock climbing, and fishing. At Red Butte Garden, campers will have a plethora of garden adventures while exploring everything from plants to insects. At This is the Place we’ll investigate Utah’s past pioneer history through train rides, panning for gold, and pioneer activities. Discover and meet some of the animals that call Utah’s Hogle Zoo home. And, while at the Natural History Museum of Utah, explore the Museum and our collections while participating in hands-on science. One week has never been so exciting! Chose from one session below. Each session indicates where a camper is to be dropped off and picked up each day. |
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The Ultimate Camp Experience (ages 9-10) |
June 18-22 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $330 |
Partner Camp with Camp Kostopulos, Red Butte Garden, This is the Place, and Utah’s Hogle Zoo If you can only attend one camp this summer, make it this one! Join us for a week of signature camp activities where each day finds campers at a different location with new experiences. While at Camp Kostopulos students will enjoy ropes courses, spending time with the horses, rock climbing, and fishing. At Red Butte Garden, campers will have a plethora of garden adventures while exploring everything from plants to insects. At This is the Place we’ll investigate Utah’s past pioneer history through train rides, panning for gold, and pioneer activities. Discover and meet some of the animals that call Utah’s Hogle Zoo home. And, while at the Natural History Museum of Utah, explore the Museum and our collections while participating in hands-on science. One week has never been so exciting! Chose from one session below. Each session indicates where a camper is to be dropped off and picked up each day. |
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Curious Creatures and Fearsome Features (ages 9-10) |
July 16-20 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $325 |
What would you think if you had a three-foot nose or tall and twisted horns? Observe animals from head to toe as you explore the Zoo and find out why some creatures have such unique features. We will take an up-close look at feathers, fur, fangs and feet and decide if the Zoo’s animals have fearsome features or if they are just merely curious creatures! Each day includes some special encounters of the animal kind! |
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Conservation Connections ages 11-13 |
July 30- Aug. 3 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $325 |
Why are animals vanishing all over the globe? What can you do to make a difference? We will take you on a journey to explore endangered species recovery and how Zoo’s work to keep animals from becoming endangered in the first place! From polar bears to orangutans, elephants to lions and toads to tortoises, we are working to make a difference. Get right down to the DNA of the problem and learn what you can do to help in this fun-filled camp! |
Do you love animals? Do you think measuring, scrubbing, sweeping and interacting with wild animals would be a perfect day? Have you always wanted to be a zookeeper? Well, here is your chance to see if you have what it takes. Come to the Zoo for a hands-on, behind the scenes, fun-filled day. Participants will spend their day with a staff member watching up-close trainings, cleaning exhibits and creating enrichment for some of our animals. We will provide lunch, a T-shirt and a Keeper-tastic time! Please download and complete this form.
June 2nd 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM SOLD OUT
June 16th 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM SOLD OUT
June 30th 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM SOLD OUT
July 14th 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
July 28th 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
August 11th 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
August 25th 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
October 20th 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Zoo Camps provides lively lessons about animals and ecosystems throughout the summer. Zoo Day Classes, toddler and preschool classes are offered year-round. Scouts, students and family groups can take classes and even spend the night at the Zoo through our Zoo Snooz programs. Click on the program to learn more!
