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Summer Camp Zoofari
Camp Zoofari is an action-packed, hands-on, week-long day camp for kids ages 4-12. Kids learn about the natural world, wildlife conservation and the animals that call the Houston Zoo home. These educational, fun-filled camps fill quickly, so be sure to register soon!
- Camps are from 9 am - 4 pm daily.
- Half day camps are from 9 am - 12 pm or 1 - 4 pm.
New! Check out the exciting changes for 2009 below!
| 1/2 day camps are now available for children ages 4-5! Choose from 9 am-12 pm or 1-4 pm. Program choices are the same as the full day option. |
| Camp Zoofari open house on Tuesday, May 26 from 5-7pm! Drop off your immunization records, pick up your t-shirts, and learn what's new at camp. Camp Zoofari open house will be held on Tuesday, May 26 from 5-7 pm in the Brown Education Center. Please enter through Gate 5. |
| Get a weekly schedule of activities for your child's camp! Click here to download. Click here for topics, dates, and descriptions! |
| Join the Zoo in going green for camp! Each child will receive 2 camp t-shirts regardless of the number of camps for which they are registered. Do your part to help planet Earth by sending us an electronic copy of your child's immunization records, pack your lunch in reusable containers, and carpool to Camp Zoofari with your friends and neighbors. |
| Multiple sections of every camp! Special requests to pair relatives or friends together in camp must be made in writing to Education at least 1 week prior to the start date of the camp. Roster changes will NOT be made at any time during camp, including check-in. Children must be the same age and registered for the same camp. Requests are not guaranteed and no exceptions to class sizes will be made. |
Cost
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Age |
Half Day |
Full Day |
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4-5 |
$125 |
$225 |
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6-7 |
N/A |
$225 |
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8-9 |
N/A |
$225 |
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10-12 |
N/A |
$325-425 |
Before and After Camp care is not available. A charge of $1 per minute will be assessed for any camper who is not picked up by 4:15 p.m. We understand that sometimes circumstances beyond your control occur, and we will be as accommodating as possible. If a problem arises that prevents you from arriving by 4:15 p.m., please call the Education Department at
Registration Information
Registration dates are determined by Zoo membership level. You may upgrade your membership by visiting www.houstonzoo.org/membership. To view registration dates click here.
- There will be multiple sections of ALL full day camps each week.
- Special requests to pair relatives or friends together must be made in writing at least 1 week in advance to the start date of the camp.
- Roster changes will NOT be made at any time during camp, including check-in.
- Children must be the same age and registered for the same camp.
- Requests are not guaranteed, and no exceptions to class sizes will be made.
Please send all requests to our Education Department.
IMPORTANT: Camps may be sold out before noted on the website. Please click Register to check for camp availability. If the camp you are looking for does not appear in the drop down list, then the camp is sold out.
Note for Keeper Camp only: Due to the close interactions campers will be experiencing with animals in our collection, all campers registered for Keeper Camp must be TB tested to ensure their safety as well as the safety of our animals. On the first day of camp, please bring a copy of your TB test results with you. Test results must be negative to participate in Keeper Camp.
(Note: For parents who would like to enter their child's profile information in advance of Camp Zoofari registration please click on the register button above.)
Cancellations
Patrons who provide a written notice of cancellation to the Group Sales Department (1513 N. MacGregor, Houston, TX 77030) on or before 6 weeks (42 days) prior to the program date will receive a full refund. No refund will be issued after this date. Program and date changes are not available for Camp Zoofari. The Houston Zoo reserves the right to cancel any program due to minimum enrollment, inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, in which case a full refund will be issued. Cancellations are official upon receipt of confirmation from the Houston Zoo.
FAQ
Check out our Camp FAQ page for answers to the following questions:
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