Children & Families

School Break Camps

Get ready trainers as we are about to head on an adventure! Through this one day camp, we will explore just all the amazing animals that inspire different creatures in some of our favorite franchises! From the warmest spots in the tropics full of birds to our coldest zones with our penguins, campers will meet animals up close and learn more about what it takes to see them all!

DATES: 9/23 & 9/24

$285 non-member / $258 member

Zoo-gwarts School is now enrolling! At this camp, our day is filled with meeting fantastic animals, concocting potions, and solving magical mysteries as we explore the Zoo. Spell casters-in-training apply today!

DATE: 10/2

$210 non-member / $185 member

Attention explorers! At Nature Explorers Camp, we'll get up-close to all the wonders Central Park has to offer, including flora and fauna, exhibit visits, and animal encounters. Warning - explorers might get messy!

DATE: 10/13

$210 non-member / $185 member

Are your suits and supplies prepped and ready for a trip? We are going to learn more about what makes some of these animals seem out of this world from the comfort of NYC! By exploring special animals around the zoo we’ll see some amazing adaptations from animals that will blow your minds! Campers will meet animals up close and engage in extra-terrestrial research to see if science-fiction might not be all that fictional!

DATE: 10/20

$210 non-member / $185 member

Join us for a one-day zoo camp where you will explore how animals make and inspire all kinds of art and create some art of your own. This day is filled with hands-on activities, scientific investigations, and animal encounters.

DATE: 11/11

$210 non-member / $185 member

Embark on a wild adventure with our one-day school break program! You will dive into beloved stories featuring animals, connecting literature to zoo and ambassador animals. From history to the classical tales, this one day camp will spark your imagination while fostering a deeper understanding of wildlife and the stories we tell.

DATE: 1/19

$210 non-member / $185 member

Being an Animal Scientist is a cool job! In this camp, we'll explore the amazing people who work closely with the animals in our zoo and around the world. We'll take a close look at a few different scientists who study animals and their habitats. Animal guests, Zoo visits, and hands-on activities are all part of this fun filled day camp!

DATES: 2/16 - 2/20

$700 non-member / $630 member

Being an Animal Scientist is a cool job! In this camp, we'll explore the amazing people who work closely with the animals in our zoo and around the world. We'll take a close look at a few different scientists who study animals and their habitats. Animal guests, Zoo visits, and hands-on activities are all part of this fun filled day camp!

DATES: 3/23 - 3/27

$700 non-member / $630 member

Faster, higher, stronger! Animals all over the world are capable of incredible feats of athleticism, from the agility of a snow leopard pouncing to the incredible speed of a penguin swimming. Through adrenaline inducing games, exhilarating animal encounters, and thrilling nature exploration we'll learn why human athletes strive to be strong as a zebu and nimble like a mongoose.

DATES: 4/6 - 4/10

$700 non-member / $630 member