Summer Camp
Select a camp experience below for more information!
CENTRAL PARK ZOO SUMMER CAMP LAUNCHING JANUARY 2026!
Explore nature, learn about our planet and get close to animals! Wildlife Conservation Society summer camps are for all young adventurers, from toddlers to teens.
Can't wait for Summer Camp 2026? Explore our School Break Camps with full‑day adventure options at all locations and stay connected with our animals.
Schedule
Our summer camps run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily until the end of August. Please note, Wild Safari Half Day and Zoo Fledglings Mini Camp: morning session and afternoon session have different schedules.
*Wild Safari Half Day: 9:00am-1:00pm, Zoo Fledglings Mini Camp: morning session: 10am-11am and Zoo Fledglings Mini Camp: afternoon session: 1:30pm-2:30pm. All camps run 5 days per week with the exception of June 15th week, when camps run Mon to Thurs.
| June 1 — June 5 |
Zoo Fledglings Our Summer Zoo-cation
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| June 8 — June 12 |
Zoo Fledglings Our Summer Zoo-cation
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| June 15 — June 18 |
Kinderzoo: Animal Senses (K-1st grade) *4-day camp
Week of Wildlife: Who dun it? (2nd-3rd grade) *4-day camp |
| June 22 — June 26 |
Kinderzoo: Animal Senses (K-1st grade) Week of Wildlife: Who dun it? (2nd-3rd grade) |
| June 29 — July 3 |
Kinderzoo: Animal Senses (K-1st grade) Zoo Explorer: ZooMazing Race (4th-6th grade) |
| July 6 — July 10 |
Week of Wildlife: Who dun it? (2nd-3rd grade) Zoo Explorer: ZooMazing Race (4th-6th grade) Wild Safari Half Day: Backyard Biologists (1st-3rd grade) |
| July 13 — July 17 |
Kinderzoo: Animal Senses (K-1st grade) Zoo Explorer: ZooMazing Race (4th-6th grade) Wild Safari Half Day: Backyard Biologists (1st-3rd grade) |
| July 20 — July 24 |
Kinderzoo: Animal Senses (K-1st grade) Conservation in Action: Global Conservationists (7th-9th grade) Wild Safari Half Day: Backyard Biologists (4th-6th grade) |
| July 27 — July 31 |
Week of Wildlife: Who dun it? (2nd-3rd grade) Conservation in Action: Global Conservationists (7th-9th grade) Wild Safari Half Day: Backyard Biologists (4th-6th grade) |
| Aug 3 — Aug 7 |
Kinderzoo: Animal Senses (K-1st grade) Conservation in Action: Global Conservationists (7th-9th grade) |
| Aug 10 — Aug 14 |
Week of Wildlife: Who dun it? (2nd-3rd grade) Zoo Explorer: ZooMazing Race (4th-6th grade) |
| Aug 17 — Aug 21 |
Week of Wildlife: Who dun it? (2nd-3rd grade) Zoo Explorer: ZooMazing Race (4th-6th grade) |
| Aug 24 — Aug 28 |
Kinderzoo: Animal Senses (K-1st grade) Zoo Explorer: ZooMazing Race (4th-6th grade) |
Camp Pricing
$280 members / $312 regular (Zoo Fledglings toddler camp)
$580 members / $646 regular (4-day camp)*
$585 members / $650 regular (5-day half day camp)
$725 members / $806 regular (5-day camp)
*Prorated price the week of June 15 - June 18 only & for half-day camps
Booking Tips:
- If you attended camp last summer, update your family and camper(s) profile in the Parent Dashboard or create a New Family Profile now so you’ll be set when registration opens.
- Enter the camper's date of birth and select the correct grade. This ensures that only summer camps appropriate for their age/grade level are available for purchase.
- You cannot edit once you move onto the next step in registration.
- If you entered the incorrect camper DOB and/or grade, please email cpzeducation@wcs.org.
- Sessions are expected to fill quickly, so be sure to plan ahead and have backup camp dates and sessions ready.
- WCS Members, please have your membership ID# ready. Entering it will unlock access to exclusive membership pricing.
Ages 2 - 3 w/ Caregiver
Monday - Friday, 1 hour (morning or afternoon)
Zoo Fledglings Mini Camp - Our Summer Zoo-cation
Join us on an around-the-world adventure right here at the Zoo! Discover a variety of habitats and their animal representatives in this hands-on, interactive 1 hour camp for toddlers and their caregivers. Up-close animal encounters, art experiences, hands-on investigations, and zoo exploration are part of this week-long experience.
DATES
6/1/2026 - 6/5/2026 MORNING (10:00am - 11:00am)
6/1/2026 - 6/5/2026 AFTERNOON (1:30pm - 2:30pm)
6/8/2026 - 6/12/2026 MORNING (10:00am - 11:am)
$312 non-member / $280 member
K - 1st Grade
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:00 pm
KindeZoo - Animal Senses
Are you ready to test your own Animal Sense? From super sniffers to hyper-hearing, campers will investigate adaptations like these through hands-on exploration, scientific investigations, and up-close animal encounters every day!
DATES
6/15/2026 - 6/18/2026 *4-day camp week (Juneteenth)
6/22/2026 - 6/26/2026
6/29/2026 - 7/3/2026
7/13/2026 - 7/17/2026
7/20/2026 - 7/24/2026
8/3/2026 - 8/7/2026
8/24/2026 - 8/28/2026
$806 non-member / $725 member
*$646 non-member / $580 member (Juneteenth week)
1st - 3rd Grade
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Wild Safari - Backyard Biologist
Warning: this camp contains nature! Summer campers will get messy as they learn, play, and explore in the Zoo! They’ll meet animals up close, complete nature-based challenges and discover wildlife right here in our neighborhoods and around the world!
DATES
7/6/2026 - 7/10/2026
7/13/2026 - 7/17/2026
$650 non-member / $585 member
2nd - 3rd Grade
Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Week of Wildlife - Who dun it?
Fancy yourself a detective? The Zoo needs your help solving a puzzling mystery! Campers will participate in hands-on activities, scientific investigations, and animal encounters while working out this who-dun-it mystery!
DATES
6/15/2026 - 6/18/2026 *4-day camp week (Juneteenth)
6/22/2026 - 6/26/2026
7/6/2026 - 7/10/2026
7/27/2026 - 7/31/2026
8/10/2026 - 8/14/2026
8/17/2026 - 8/21/2026
$806 non-member / $725 member
*$646 non-member / $580 member (Juneteenth week)
4th - 6th Grade
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Wild Safari - Backyard Biologist
Warning: this camp contains nature! Summer campers will get messy as they learn, play, and explore in the Zoo! They’ll meet animals up close, complete nature-based challenges and discover wildlife right here in our neighborhoods and around the world!
DATES
7/20/2026 - 7/24/2026
7/27/2026 - 7/31/2026
$650 non-member / $585 member
4th - 6th Grade
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Zoo Explorer - ZooMazing Race
Across the globe, animals and humans share some extreme homes! We’ll race around the world to visit these unique habitats and investigate wild interactions through clue investigation, hands-on activities, and up-close encounters. As we trek through the jungle and brave the freezing cold, we’ll discover how humans can help animals, and learn from them, too!
DATES
6/29/2026 - 7/3/2026
7/6/2026 - 7/10/2026
7/13/2026 - 7/17/2026
8/10/2026 - 8/14/2026
8/17/2026 - 8/21/2026
8/24/2026 - 8/28/2026
$806 non-member / $725 member
7th - 9th Grade
Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 3:00PM
CiA - Global Conservationists
Interested in a career in wildlife conservation? Put your skills to the test during this hands-on, interactive week exploring the role of zoos in the city and around the world. See what it takes to work in the field of conservation as we spend time getting up close to animals, meeting zookeepers, and learning about global conservation efforts and projects.
DATES
7/20/2026 - 7/24/2026
7/27/2026 - 7/31/2026
8/3/2026 - 8/7/2026
$806 non-member / $725 member
Accessibility
Campers will spend plenty of time outdoors during a range of weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and precipitation, as well as travel over uneven, natural surfaces. Accommodations may be available. Please visit the Central Park Zoo Accessibility website for more details, or contact us at CPZeducation@wcs.org with questions.
