Looking for something fun for your kids to do during school break? Bring them to the Utica Zoo for our school break zoo camp!
Zoo camp is a great place for students to have fun and learn too! We introduce campers to an inquiry-based learning environment, with STEAM activities that encourage group collaboration and learning. Camps are interactive and also include an animal meet and greets, enrichment projects, touring the zoo, and crafts.
Please note: PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CAMP SESSIONS! 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 zoo camp will be required to pay admission.
2025 Zoo Camp Dates & Topics
Students in grades 1st - 4th
Passport to the Planet’s Biomes
Monday, December 29th | 9 am – 4 pm
Tuesday, December 30th | 9am – 4pm
Wednesday, December 31st | 9am – 2pm (this day only, pizza lunch is provided during our NOON YEAR’S EVE event)
Travel to the planet’s major biomes: 3 days dedicated to 3 biomes, which include the rainforest, African Savannah, and wetlands. Students will hear from education staff and zookeepers about each habitat and the species that live there, as well as have the chance to meet ambassador animals up close, create enrichment opportunities for them, and learn more about real-world conservation.
2026 Zoo Camp Dates & Topics
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