From learning about wild animals to careers in conservation, campers at the Indianapolis Zoo have a blast exploring and learning while making new friends! Zoo Camps are offered during school breaks during the year. Camps include outdoor exploration of the Zoo and special behind-the-scenes tours to meet animal ambassadors and members of the Zoo’s animal care team. Zoo Camps also foster curiosity and STEM-based skills such as investigation, collaboration, problem solving, communication and more through fun hands-on activities.
Ready for a wild adventure this spring? Join us for our 3 day or 5 day Spring Break Zoo Camp programs and discover what it’s like to be a veterinarian, trainer and more!
The Zoo is home to a variety of species and caring for them takes a team of people. Campers will discover what it takes to care for such a WILD mix of animals! Through games, activities, zoo walks and behind the scenes tours, campers will explore just how fun science can be when it comes to wildlife and wild places.
Dates: March 25-29 or April 1-5
Prices: $261 members/$290 nonmembers
With so many different animals to care for the work of a zoo vet can be remarkably interesting as well as challenging. Campers will go behind the scenes in the Zoo’s vet hospital and learn from our vet staff how we care for animals at a zoo. A variety of hands-on activities will allow campers to see what it is like to be a zoo vet.
Dates: (3-day camp) March 25-27 or April 1-3
Prices: $257 members/$285 nonmembers
This adventure of a lifetime provides the opportunity for young people* to experience what it takes to be a dolphin trainer and get to know the members of our dolphin pod. Participants will learn how we train and care for our dolphins through activities, behind the scenes experiences, dolphin presentations, meeting the trainers, and the ultimate experience of venturing into the water to meet our wonderful dolphins up close and personal.
*Participants must be at least 4 feet 6 inches (54 inches) tall and 10-14 years of age to participate in this program.
Dates: March 28-29 or April 4-5
Prices: $347 members/$385 nonmembers
3-Day and 5-Day Camps Available
Ages 5-14 | June 3 – July 26 | 9am-3pm
5-Day Camp Price: Member $261 | Non-Member $290
3-Day Camp Price: Member $184| Non-Member $205
Registration Launch Dates:
Members: January 17, 2024
Non-Members: January 24, 2024
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