1st-8th Grade Day Camps

Summer Camps 2024 "50 Years At The Zoo"          

It's the Zoo's 50th anniversary! Help us celebrate "50 Years At The Zoo" by joining us for a great summer of fun and engaging weeklong and single day camps (in-person and virtual options) for rising 1st-8th graders! We continue to offer our Kidzu camps, geared toward rising 3rd-8th graders who need a smaller group size and a more guided, sensory-sensitive experience. New this year, we will also be offering a weeklong camp for rising 7th- 8th graders! Our single day camps will explore the art, technology, and conservation At The Zoo. Weeklong camps will investigate science At The Zoo in many ways, including the environment, animal adaptations, and science careers At The Zoo. This year’s weeklong middle school camp will look at the past, present, and future At The Zoo.

Please note updated medical policy: Zoo staff are not allowed to administer ANY medications except for an EpiPen. If your camper must take medications, they will have to be able to take them on their own. If your camper has to carry medications other than an EpiPen, in case of an emergency, staff will not be able to administer, and a parent or guardian will have to accompany the camper all during camp.

All in-person camps are from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., virtual camps are noted in the description.  All camps are rain or shine.

Join us for a summer of fun they’ll always remember and don't forget to add on a camp t-shirt on the ticket page (scroll down to Add-ons Section).

Frequently Asked Questions

Art At The Zoo

Art is everywhere! Let’s explore the many statues, murals, and poems At The Zoo and some of nature's art, too. We will make our own art, and maybe even get to see some animal artists on this creative, adventurous day!

• Thursday, June 20th In-Person Camp ($65) = rising 1-3 graders (SOLD OUT)
• Friday, June 21st In-Person Camp ($65) = rising 4-6 graders (SOLD OUT)

Technology At The Zoo

There’s an app for that! With many people (even little ones) doing big work, technology is an important tool for conservation. Let’s learn how we track, identify, and help animals thrive At The Zoo and around the world!

• Wednesday, July 3rd In-Person Camp ($65) = rising 1-3 graders (SOLD OUT)
• Friday, July 5th In-Person Camp ($65) = rising 4-6 graders (SOLD OUT)

Action At The Zoo

Ready for some fast-paced conservation? Join us for a hands-on day of games and exploration as we learn how the Zoo is making a difference and how you can take action, too!

• Thursday, July 18th In-Person Camp ($65) = rising 1-3 graders (SOLD OUT)
• Friday, July 19th In-Person Camp ($65) = rising 4-6 graders (SOLD OUT)

Art At The Zoo

Art is everywhere! Let’s explore the many statues, murals, and poems At The Zoo and some of nature's art, too. We will make our own art, and maybe even get to see some animal artists on this creative, adventurous day!

• Wednesday, June 19th In-Person Camp ($65) = rising 3rd-8th graders (SOLD OUT)

Careers At The Zoo

Are you a future zookeeper? Botanist? Artist? Let’s spend the day exploring just how many jobs keep the zoo running, and which ones might interest you!

• Monday, July 1st In-Person Camp ($65) = rising 3rd-8th graders (SOLD OUT)

Technology At The Zoo

There’s an app for that! With many people (even little ones) doing big work, technology is an important tool for conservation. Let’s learn how we track, identify, and help animals thrive At The Zoo and around the world!

• Tuesday, July 2nd In-Person Camp ($65) = rising 3rd-8th graders (SOLD OUT)

Action At The Zoo

Ready for some fast-paced conservation? Join us for a hands-on day of games and exploration as we learn how the Zoo is making a difference and how you can take action, too!

• Wednesday, July 17th In-Person Camp ($65) = rising 3rd-8th graders (SOLD OUT)

Art and Action At The Zoo

Gather art supplies and join us virtually as we learn about the conservation of endangered species, show off our creativity, and meet some artistic animal ambassadors!

• Tuesday, June 18th Virtual Camp ($35)= 9am-12pm for rising 1-3 graders
• Tuesday, June 18th Virtual Camp ($35)= 1-4pm for rising 4-6 graders

Technology and Careers At The Zoo

Calling all future zoo workers! We will travel behind-the-scenes, talk to keepers, and practice some citizen science. Come see just how important technology is for our careers, learning about and protecting our natural world!

• Tuesday, July 16th Virtual Camp ($35)= 9am-12pm for rising 1-3 graders
• Tuesday, July 16th Virtual Camp ($35)= 1-4pm for rising 4-6 graders

Discounts: If 3 or more single day camps are purchased, enter the following code “3+camp” in the promotion box on the ticket page to receive a $5 discount on each camp!

1-Week Camp information found below.

Science At The Zoo

Calling all scientists! Come spend the week looking at science from all angles. How does blubber keep a polar bear warm? How does night vision work? How do cacti survive in the desert? Most importantly, let’s see how this understanding helps us protect animals and how you can be involved!

• Monday June 24th- Friday June 28th In-Person Camp ($265) = rising 1-3 graders (SOLD OUT)
• Monday July 8th-Friday July 12th In-Person Camp ($265) = rising 4-6 graders (SOLD OUT)
• Monday July 29th-Friday August 2nd In-Person Camp ($265) = rising 1-3 graders (SOLD OUT)
• Monday August 5th-Friday August 9th In-Person Camp ($265)= rising 4-6 graders (SOLD OUT)

**Note that this is the same camp for each week, please do not sign the same camper up for more than one week.**

For rising 7-8 graders:

Price: $265

Time: 9am-4pm

Maximum Number of Campers: 10 ( If a camp is sold out please see our waitlist procedure below.)

Life At The Zoo

Happy 50th Birthday to the North Carolina Zoo! This week we will dive into the past, present, and future At The Zoo. We'll get an exciting look at our upcoming Asia expansion and spend our last day focusing on careers At The Zoo. You're the future, too!

• Monday July 22nd-Friday July 26th In-Person Camp ($265) = rising 7th-8th graders (SOLD OUT)