Looking for something fun for your kids to do during school break?
Bring them to the Utica Zoo for our highly educational and immersive zoo camps!
2026 Holiday Zoo Camps now available to book! See dates and topics below.
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.
All educational zoo camps are generously sponsored by First Source.
2026 Holiday Zoo Camp Dates & Topics
- Age Range: 6-11
- Time: 9:00am-4:00pm each day
- Location: Utica Zoo Visitor Center Classroom
- Cost– $55 per child, per day camp
- Members– Upon booking, members receive a 10% discount
- Drop off begins at 8:30am at Utica Zoo Visitor Center bus loop
- Camp day starts at 9:00am
- Camp day ends/Pick up starts at 4pm
- Packed lunch & water bottle
- Comfortable & weather appropriate clothing
- Closed-toe shoes
How to Book:
- Using the button below, fill out the inquiry form. You will then be contacted from our Education staff to book one or all day camps for your child, so make sure to check your email!
2027 Zoo Summer Camp Dates & Topics
Utica Zoo camps for the 2027 will be announced in early 2027, so stay tuned! 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!
If you need to cancel your reservation for any reason, we must be contacted at least 14 days prior to the camp start date in order to be eligible for a refund. There is a $25 non-refundable convenience fee charged for each transaction. If you cancel less than 14 days prior to the first day of your camp session, your registration fee is non-refundable, unless the class is cancelled by zoo staff.
