Ages 4 - 12
8:30am - 4:30pm
(Free aftercare until 5:30 pm)
Camp scholarships available thanks to the support of The Batchelor Foundation
Themes:
Dynamite Dinos! - Week 1 (June 8-12)
Last chance to see dinosaurs before they migrate out of Zoo Miami! Explore the age of dinosaurs at Zoo Camp creating your own fossil, seeing over 15 species over dinosaurs, and getting up close encounters with Zoo Miami’s own ambassador animals. Getting ready for a roaring time!
Habitat Invaders! - Week 2 (June 15-19) & Week 7 (July 20-24)
What is an African giant snail doing in Florida? Why are domestic cats endangering Australian animals? There’s a crazy vine taking over a forest! Non-native plants and animals are invading new habitats putting the local wildlife in danger. Join us as explore and work to solve this problem!
Operation Going Green - Week 3 (June 22-16) & Week 8 (July 27-31)
Join the challenge of adopting green habits helping protect the environment! During this operation we will learning about gardening, how to convert trash to treasure, and apply the five R’s daily.
Strive to Survive - Week 4 (June 29 – July 3) & Week 9 (Aug 3-7)
Nature holds amazing creatures such as poisonous frogs, intelligent primates, and more that adapted awesome features to help them survive. In this exciting adventure, discover how survival of the fittest holds true in the wild.
Artful Antics - Week 5 (July 6-10) & Week 10 (Aug 10-14)
One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. We are delving into art and design, creating enrichments for our zoo animals from recycled materials. Create fake prey animals for one of our predators and presents for animal’s birthdays.
Zoo Boss - Week 6 (July 13-17) & Week 10 (Aug 17-21)
What does it take to run a zoo? From animal welfare to conservation research to security it takes a lot of work to keep this place in tip top shape. This week we explore everything from zookeeping, nutrition, research, making money and more.
Camp Meal Plan
We offer a packed lunch provided by Zoo Miami's Taste of the Wild catering service! Meal Plan includes a main dish, two sides, and a drink.
Camp Adopt-an-Animal
Bring home all the fun of Camp and support the Zoo's wildlife enrichment by adopting an animal! Each day will feature a different animal based on the week's activities. Discounted package includes plush animal, certificate of adoption, fact sheet, and animal photo by Ron Magill that will be sent home with your child at the end of the day.