Winter 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!

Camp is from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily.
Before and after camp care are not available.

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.

Camp Descriptions

This winter join "A View of the Zoo", discovering the ins and outs of animal care, food preparation, and even exhibit construction. All camps are for ages 4-12; participants will be divided according to the following age categories: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12. There will be two sections of 4-5 and 6-7 year-old camps each day.

Zoo Gourmet

Monday, December 29

Does your grocery list match ours with 240 pounds of produce and 20 bales of hay each day? Explore what, why, and how much our Zoo animals eat.

Monkeying Around

Tuesday, December 30

Soccer-playing elephants and finger-painting orangutans?! Active Zoo animals are healthy (and fun to watch)! Discover which animals paint, play, and snack for fun!

Class Act

Wednesday, December 31

How do you teach an elephant to skip or a sea lion to dance? Investigate animal training, see some in action, and even take home a few 'moves' to try with your pet!

One Big Family

Friday, January 2

Did you ever wonder how all the animals got to the Zoo? Follow our animals' family trees to find out where they came from and who's related to who, and meet some of the Zoo's newest additions!

Home Sweet Zoo

Monday, January 5

Explore animal habitats, exhibit design, and how the Zoo creates perfect places for each Zoo resident. You'll even create your own excellent exhibit!

Cost

$55 per child per day

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 713-533-6739. Unfortunately, heavy traffic and road construction are not unusual in Houston, so please plan accordingly.

Registration Information

Registration begins November 3. Camp registrations are only accepted via our online registration system. There will be two sections of 4-5 and 6-7 year-old camps each day. Requests for children to be placed in the same section must be emailed to education@houstonzoo.org at least 48 hours in advance and are not guaranteed. No roster changes will be made the day of 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.