During Teacher Planning Days, our one-day camps are both fun and educational!
Ages 4 to 12
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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Camp Scholarships available thanks to the The Batchelor Foundation and Fay Aronson!
September 2 - Transformers: Nature in Disguise
What would you do if you started your life one way and then the next day you woke up completely different? Well some animals do this through metamorphosis. In this mini-camp students will learn all about how animals change shape and color.
September 30 - Spring into Action
Nature is calling us to act. We all have in impact on nature, so it’s time we become eco-heros protecting the plants and animals we share space with. Explore conservation efforts zoos make and what you can do to help!
October 9 - Up in the Air
Winter is coming… time to head south! In this mini-camp students will learn about the type of species that fly south, the benefits of their migration, and the routes they take.
October 25 - Bumps in the Night
Have you ever wondered what goes bump in the night? You may think it’s the boogie-man, but it’s just nocturnal creatures. Investigate these creatures of the night during this mini-camp.
November 4 - Pollination Sensation
Pollen might make you sneeze and your eyes itchy, but without it fruits and veggies wouldn’t be able to grow. Discover the importance of pollination and all the insects and animals that make it possible.
November 11 - Preventing Extinction
Do you know what animals are extinct? Do you know which ones are near extinction? Join us as we explore what causes extinction and how we can prevent it.
January 20 - Project Zoo
Have you ever wanted to build a zoo? What animals would you include? How would arrange their enclosures? In this mini-camp students will learn goes into creating and maintaining a zoo.
February 17 - Prehistoric Adventure
Become a paleontologist in the search for fossils and check out what we have roaming in the zoo. Watch out for that pesky tripceratops along the way!
April 10 -Dynamite Dino's
Let’s explore the most prehistoric animals of all! Discover famous dinosaurs that existed during the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.
May 25 - Habitat Heroes
Metropolis has Superman, Gotham has Batman, and nature has its own heroes known as keystone species. But what happens if they disappear? Join us and find out!
Camp Meal Plan
We are now offering 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.