ZooCamp

***Campers must be at least 4 years old on the first date of the session to attend Summer Camp. No exceptions.***

Animal Doctors (5 Half Days)
Time for a check up! Animals big or small, fluffy or scaly all need to see a doctor once in a while. Discover how our veterinarian team keeps all of our animals healthy.

• June 2 - 6, Mornings (9 am - Noon) SOLD OUT
• June 23 - 27, Mornings (9 am - Noon) SOLD OUT
• July 14 - 18, Mornings (9 am - Noon) SOLD OUT
• July 28 - August 1, Mornings (9 am - Noon) SOLD OUT

Leaping Lions (Half Day)
Why do lions roar? What is a lion's favorite food? Hear about the newest members of the Zoo and discover what life would be like as a lion.

• May 30, Morning (9 am - Noon)** SOLD OUT
• July 1, Morning (9 am - Noon)** SOLD OUT
  • **Before-camp care is available.

Fun on the Farm (Half Day)
Goats and pigs and sheep, oh my! Explore the farm and meet the animals that call it home.

• June 30, Morning (9 am - Noon)** SOLD OUT
• July 2, Morning (9 am - Noon)**
  • **Before-camp care is available.

Before-camp care is available only for single half day camps as noted and at the following times:

• Drop off: 7:45 am - 8:15 am (Camp begins at 9 am)

Home Sweet Habitat (5 Full Days)
Why don't lizards live in the Arctic? How do desert animals find water? Join us as we discover the places animals call home and the many ways animals survive all around the world.

• July 7 - 11, Full Day (9 am - 4 pm)** SOLD OUT
  • **Before- and after-camp care is available

Keeper Camp (5 Half Days)
Do you dream of one day being a zookeeper and caring for animals from around the world? Put yourself in the shoes of our keepers and find out all about the hard work it takes to give our animals world-class care!

• June 16 - 20, Mornings (9 am - Noon) SOLD OUT
• July 21 - 25, Afternoons (1 - 4 pm)
• August 4 - 8, Mornings (9 am - Noon) LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Vet Camp (5 Half Days)
Have you ever wondered what it's like to care for animals from around the world? No matter how big or small, all animals need a doctor occasionally. Experience how our zoo veterinarian helps keep all our animals healthy!

• June 2 - 6, Mornings (9 am - Noon) SOLD OUT
• June 23 - 27, Mornings (9 am - Noon) SOLD OUT
• July 14 - 18, Mornings (9 am - Noon) SOLD OUT
• July 28 - August 1, Afternoons (1 - 4 pm)

Eat or Be Eaten (3 Half Days)
From grazers to apex predators, every member of the food chain plays a role in helping ecosystems thrive. Discover the amazing ways prey animals avoid being eaten, as well as the tools of a top predator.

• June 23 - 25, Afternoons (1 - 4 pm) LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Feeling Feline (Full Day)
We're talking all about lions, leopards, and tigers! Come along as we uncover why big cats rule and make the purr-fect predators.

• May 30, Full Day (9 am - 4 pm)** LIMITED AVAILABILITY
• July 3, Full Day (9 am - 4 pm)** LIMITED AVAILABILITY
  • **Before- and after-camp care is available.

Animal Superpowers (Full Day)
Superman and Wonder Woman aren't the only ones with superpowers! Experience the variety of amazing animal superpowers found all over the world.

• June 30, Full Day (9 am - 4 pm)** SOLD OUT
  • **Before- and after-camp care is available.

Before- and after-camp care is available only for full day camps as noted and at the following times:

• Drop off: 7:45 am - 8:15 am (Camp begins at 9 am)
• Pick-up: 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm (Camp ends at 4 pm)

Animal Homes and Biomes (5 Full Days)
From tropical rainforests to the frigid tundra, animal homes come in many varieties. Travel with us to different environments and learn what makes our natural world so unique.

• June 9 - 13, Full Day (9 am - 4 pm)** LIMITED AVAILABILITY
  • **Before- and after-camp care is available.

What's Up, Zoo Doc (5 Half Days)
What happens when a box turtle needs a checkup? How do you weigh a giraffe? Join us as we dive into the amazing work our veterinary staff does to care for zoo animals of all sizes.

• June 16 - 20, Mornings (9 am - Noon) SOLD OUT
• July 14 - 18, Afternoons (1 - 4 pm) SOLD OUT
• July 28 - August 1, Mornings (9 am - Noon) SOLD OUT

Creature Categories (5 Half Days)
Animals come in all shapes and sizes and have all sorts of coverings, body parts, and senses. Explore the many special characteristics of animals that help scientists place them into groups like mammals, reptiles, and birds.

• June 2 - 6, Afternoons (1 - 4 pm)
• July 21 - 25, Mornings (9 am - Noon) LIMITED AVAILABILITY
• August 4 - 8, Afternoons (1 - 4 pm)

African Adventure (Full Day)
Imagine living with lions, elephants, and giraffes as your neighbors. On our African Adventure, we'll discover what makes this continent so diverse.

• July 1, Full Day (9 am - 4 pm)** SOLD OUT
  • **Before- and after-camp care is available.

Before- and after-camp care is available only for full-day camps as noted and at the following times:

• Drop off: 7:45 am - 8:15 am (Camp begins at 9 am)
• Pick-up: 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm (Camp ends at 4 pm)

Behind the Scenes (5 Full Days)
Get an inside look at how the Zoo works and discover what it takes to care for our animals. This limited-enrollment camp will include several behind-the-scenes opportunities throughout the Zoo and up-close animal encounters.

• June 9 - 13, Full Day (9 am - 4 pm)** SOLD OUT
• July 7 - 11, Full Day (9 am - 4 pm)** SOLD OUT
• August 11 - 15, Full Day (9 am - 4 pm)** SOLD OUT
  • **Before- and after-camp care is available.

The Animals Are Awake (4 Half Days/Overnight)
Most people are awake all day and sleep all night, but what about animals? Discover why some creatures scamper in the cover of night while others play in the light of day.

• June 16 - 19, Afternoons (1 - 4 pm) and June 19 - 20, Overnight (1 pm - 9 am)

Zoo Medicine (5 Half Days)
Sometimes animals need a little help to stay healthy. Explore what is needed to care for the incredible animals that call the Great Plains Zoo home, and meet the Zoo's veterinary staff that help keep them healthy and happy!

• July 21 - 25, Mornings (9 am - Noon) LIMITED AVAILABILITY
• August 4 - 8, Mornings (9 am - Noon) LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Prides, Packs, and Mobs (Full Day)
It takes teamwork to thrive in the deserts and savannas of Africa. Investigate how animals such as lions, African painted dogs, and meerkats depend on one another for survival.

• July 2, Full Day (9 am - 4 pm)** LIMITED AVAILABILITY
  • **Before- and after-camp care is available.

Before- and after-camp care is available only for full-day camps as noted and at the following times:

• Drop off: 7:45 am - 8:15 am (Camp begins at 9 am)
• Pick-up: 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm (Camp ends at 4 pm)