Discover the WILD Side of Learning this Summer!
Binder Park Zoo is dedicated to providing a safe and immersive learning environment where campers will have opportunities to shape and expand their knowledge of animals and nature. Each camp week includes fun activities, take-home crafts, animal lessons, and zoo tours. Your child will be so busy exploring they won’t even realize they’re learning!
Who:
Children entering grades 1st - 7th
Where:
Binder Park Zoo
When:
Mon - Fri | 9am - 4pm
Cost:
$240 per camper/week
Camp Dates & Descriptions
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Secrets of a Keeper
June 8 - 12
Description: Ever wonder what it takes to be a zookeeper? Step behind the scenes and see how keepers care for animals big and small! Campers will learn the skills and secrets of animal caretakers as they explore the daily life of a zookeeper and discover how to keep the animals happy and healthy.
Power of Predators: Jaws, Paws, and Claws
June 15 - 19
Dive into the thrilling world of Predators and Prey! From powerful jaws to sharp claws, campers will have fun investigating the unique tools that help predators survive, while discovering the clever defenses of prey animals. Get ready to uncover the secrets of survival in the wild.
Nature's Night Shift
June 22 - 26
Shhh… the night is full of excitement! Campers will tiptoe into the world of nocturnal animals and discover the clever ways they hunt, hide, and thrive in the dark. When the lights go out, the adventure begins. Get ready to uncover the magic that comes alive at night!
Dino-mite Discovery
July 6 - 10
Long ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth – but their legacy lives on! Campers will journey through time, discovering how today’s animals are linked to prehistoric dinosaurs of yesterday and what those connections teach us about our planet’s future.
Safari All-Stars
July 13 - 17
From clever camouflage to incredible survival strategies, campers will explore the amazing adaptations that help animals thrive in the wild. Discover what makes each species a true “All-Star” of the Animal Kingdom.
Animal Odyssey
July 20 - 24
Get ready for a wild journey in Animal Odyssey! Campers will travel through Earth’s incredible habitats, meet the animals that live there, and become junior exhibit designers – building imaginative spaces that show off how animals survive and thrive!
Animal Avengers: Marvels of the Zoo
July 27 - July 31
Suit up and step into the wild! Campers will explore the extraordinary abilities that make animals so fast, strong, and stealthy, all while earning their stripes as habitat heroes!
The Fast and the Furriest
August 3 - 7
Get ready to zoom through the animal kingdom! Campers will discover what makes mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates so unique – from fur and feathers to fins and scales – and discover who really earns the title of “The Fast and the Furriest”.
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Camp Add-Ons
*All camp merchandise is available while supplies last*
T-Shirt Only: $15 Each
*Campers are NOT required to wear the T-shirt at camp
Available T-Shirt Sizes
Youth Small (6/8)
Youth Medium (10/12)
Adult Small
Adult Medium
Adult Large
Gear Pack: $35 Each
Includes drawstring pack, T-shirt, water bottle, select animal plush, & bug repellent wipes.
Daily Lunch Package: $40 per week, per camper
Hungry for more? Lighten your camper’s load and let us take care of lunch with a Daily Lunch package! Campers who register a Lunch package will receive a boxed lunch each day from Monday through Thursday of their camp week. All campers will receive a pizza lunch on Friday no matter which admission is purchased. Boxed lunches will contain a different sandwich each day (Ham & Provolone, Turkey & Provolone, Italian, and PB&J) along with either chips & a cookie or applesauce & animal crackers alternating each day.
*Please let us know on the Fillable Information Form if your camper requires a vegetarian lunch each day or has any food allergies.
Discover, Learn, and Grow
Binder Park Zoo Summer Day Camp
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