For the first time since 2007, the Houston Zoo is offering a veterinarian-themed camp! Campers will discover the work that goes into caring for the animals of the Houston Zoo. Each day, campers will meet a member of our veterinarian team and hear about how their work is saving animals inside the Zoo, in Texas and around the world. Please note: This experience is front-of-scenes. Campers will not assist with veterinary care. Each camp will be an individual, single-day experience with different opportunities. You can send a camper for just one day or the entire week!
Ages 4 – 6 Sold Out
Taking care of animals is a big job… are you up for the challenge? From veterinarians to technicians and keepers, it takes a lot of people to keep the animals of Houston Zoo healthy. Are you ready to become a Dr. Zoo-Little?
Campers will visit the following areas each day:
- Monday – No camp
- Tuesday – No camp
- Wednesday – Gorillas, Chimps, Rhinos, Giraffes, Sea Lions, and the Aquarium.
- Thursday – Okapi, Duikers, Zebras, the Children’s Zoo, the Swap Shop, and the Bug House.
- Friday – Elephants, Tapirs, Bongos, Capybaras, the Reptile House, Natural Encounters, the Tropical Bird House.
Ages 7 – 9 Sold Out
Imagine what it takes to be a tiger’s dentist or draw blood from a cobra! All in a day’s work for the Houston Zoo animal veterinary team. Campers will discover how our team performs medical procedures on some of the largest, most venomous, and fastest animal in the world.
Campers will visit the following areas each day:
- Monday – No camp
- Tuesday – No camp
- Wednesday – Elephants, Tapirs, Bongos, Capybaras, the Reptile House, Natural Encounters, the Tropical Bird House.
- Thursday – Gorillas, Chimps, Rhinos, Giraffes, Sea Lions, and the Aquarium.
- Friday – Okapi, Duikers, Zebras, the Children’s Zoo, the Swap Shop, and the Bug House.
Ages 10 – 14 Sold Out
Calling all animal lovers! What does it take to become a veterinarian? This camp will explore all the responsibilities of our veterinary team, including their work to save animals around the world. Campers will explore the education, internships and experiences that go into becoming a veterinarian.
Campers will visit the following areas each day:
- Monday – No camp
- Tuesday – No camp
- Wednesday – Okapi, Duikers, Zebras, the Children’s Zoo, the Swap Shop, and the Bug House.
- Thursday – Elephants, Tapirs, Bongos, Capybaras, the Reptile House, Natural Encounters, the Tropical Bird House.
- Friday – Gorillas, Chimps, Rhinos, Giraffes, Sea Lions, and the Aquarium.
While we plan for campers to visit the animals listed above, Houston Zoo animal welfare management could preclude our visit due to weather, animals off habitat, or other unforeseen events. In those instances, other sections of the Zoo will be visited or additional activities will be held.
