Looking for something fun for your kids to do during school break?
Bring them to the Utica Zoo for our highly educational and immersive summer zoo camps!

Zoo camps at Utica Zoo are a great place for students of all ages to learn about the natural environment and have fun doing it!! We introduce campers to an inquiry-based learning environment, with STEAM activities that encourage group collaboration and learning. Camps are interactive that always include informational presentations from zoo educators, ambassador animal experiences, enrichment projects, zoo tours, hands-on crafts, and more.

Please note that pre-registration is required for all camps and only a certain number of students are allowed to register. Spots fill up fast! This is a drop-off style program. Sign-in and out will be required for drop off and pick up. Parents wishing to remain on zoo grounds while their child enjoys the zoo camp are welcome, but will be required to pay their own general zoo admission.

2026 Zoo Summer Camp Dates & Topics

Utica Zoo camps for the 2026 summer will operate from June 29th to August 28th. Each week is dedicated to a specific theme, educational topic, and caters to a certain age group.

Age groups include K-12 with topics ranging from beautiful biomes, becoming a zookeeper, wildlife conservation guardians, sensational senses, and many more!

The Utica Zoo will be OPENING AT 12 NOON on Saturday, November 29th for snow removal. 

We apologize for any inconvenience.