School Break Camps

No school? Come to zoo camp! Our 1-day, 2-day and 5-day camps are offered on many school break days during the year. Campers experience up-close animal demonstrations, hands-on activities, and wildlife investigations led by our WCS Educators. Check out dates and themes below!


Booking Tips:

  • The Book Now button will bring you to our camp Parent Dashboard. If you already have an account, please enter your login information. If not, please create a new family profile (you will only have to do this once to enroll your camper(s).
  • Enter the camper's date of birth and select the grade they will enter this fall. This ensures that only camps appropriate for their age/grade level are available for purchase.
      • You cannot edit once you move on to the next step in registration.
      • If you entered the incorrect camper DOB and/or grade, please email cpzeducation@wcs.org.
  • WCS Members, please have your membership ID# ready. Entering it will unlock access to exclusive membership pricing.

MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9:00am - 3:00pm

March Spring Break: Animal Scientist

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

MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Spring Break: Zoolympics

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


Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call 800-433-4149 (press 1, then 2 when prompted) or email cpzeducation@wcs.org


Please visit the Central Park Zoo Know Before You Go page to review park policies.



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