Fort Worth Zoo - Summer Zoo Camp
Summer Address:
Summer Zoo Camp offers unique activities for children ages 3 to sixth grade to explore wildlife inside the Zoo and in the classroom. Summer Zoo Camp sessions are offered all summer from June 13 to August 19 (excluding the week of July 4). Camps run Monday through Friday and include a Summer Zoo Camp T-shirt, guided Zoo tours, Wild Wonders animal presentations, keeper chats, snacks, craft activities and more. Summer Zoo Camp is offered in morning and afternoon sessions for children ages 3 to second grade and all-day sessions for third through sixth graders.
Prices listed are for Zoo members/non-Zoo members.
Students will spend a considerable time outside; make sure your child has walking shoes and is dressed every day for the elements.
Refunds will be issued if requested 14 days prior to start of camp; within 14 days, students can be transferred to an available class.
Camp Type:
 Day
Year Established: Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 3 to 13 years old Cost/Week: Religious Affiliation: None Camp Owner(s): Fort Worth Zoo
Camp Director(s): Kathy Dorris
Nearest Large City: Fort Worth, TX Off Season Rental: No |
Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps Academic and Pre-College Camps: Animals Academic and Pre-College Camps: Science Adventure Camps: Environmental |
- Environmental
Academic Activities:
- General Academics
- Animals
- Other Academics
- Science
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3 & 4 year olds *must be toilet trained*
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July 11-15 |
Parents & Pups |
Parents are important at home and in the animal kingdom. Learn how some of the wildest creatures keep their little ones safe. |
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June 13-17 |
Up High, Down Low |
From the tops of trees to underground, from the skies above to the seas below, learn about the animals that don't see us eye to eye. |
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June 20-24 |
Forest Friends |
From the Amazon to Texas' wild outdoors, animals of all shapes and sizes are friends of the forest. |
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June 27-July 1 |
Runners, Jumpers, & Climbers |
Can you run as fast as a lion, jump as far as a kangaroo or climb as high as a monkey? You'll be impressed by the moves of our world-class animal athletes. |
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Entering Kindergarten
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July 18-22 |
Junior Zookeeper |
Is your little one wild enough to learn the life of a zookeeper? Find out some of the tricks of our trade. |
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June 13-17 |
Extreme Environments |
From the polar caps to the barren deserts, creatures that live in crazy climates have fantastic features. |
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June 20-24 |
Animal Abodes |
Humans aren't the only ones that have houses. Learn how different critters make their house a home. |
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July 11-15 |
Outdoor Explorer |
If your little one is wild about the wilderness, they'll love being out and about, exploring the wild in the Zoo and the world around them. |
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Entering 1st & 2nd Grade
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June 13-17 (PM) |
Social Networking |
Birds have been tweeting and gorillas have been friending long before computers came along. Learn how animals keep their social networks intact. |
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June 13-17 (AM) |
Aquatic Adventures |
From the shore to the bottom of the ocean, animals have a variety of ways of living in their watery residences. |
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June 20-24 (AM) |
Foraging for Food |
Whether an animal eats plants, meat or both, finding food is an important part of every animal's day. Learn which animal has the wildest lunch around. |
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June 20-24 (PM) |
Hide & Sneak |
You may be good at hiding when it comes to bath time, but our animals are good at hiding all year long. Learn how camouflage comes in all shapes and colors. |
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Entering 3rd & 4th Grade
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June 27-July 1 |
Protect & Preserve |
Defense may win championships, but animal defenses are invaluable for survival. Find out how animals stay protected worldwide. |
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June 13-17 |
Sense-ational Critters |
See how your five senses stack up to eyes, ears and noses of animals all around the world. |
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June 20-24 |
World's Most Dangerous Animals |
From sharks to rhinos, danger can lurk around every corner of the earth. Discover what makes these animals so powerful. |
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June 27-July 1 |
Summer in the Savannah |
Get ready for big adventures when you see some of the world's biggest creatures on their home turf. |
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Entering 5th & 6th Grade
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July 11-15 |
Animal Myth Busters |
If you've seen elephants fly or turtles that know martial arts, you might benefit from a lesson in animal myths. |
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June 13-17 |
Predator-Prey Pressures |
Animals around the world are constantly playing a high-stakes game of tag. Learn how each side copes with the other's tricks. |
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June 20-24 |
Citizen Scientist |
Learn about conservation efforts taking place at the Fort Worth Zoo and around the world, and ways you can participate! |
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June 27-July 1 |
Tremendous Trainers |
You may be able to teach your dog a trick or two, but how do you train an elephant? Learn how the Zoo trains animals big and small. |
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