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Zoo Camp

 

 

Let your child spend some time on the wild side! Santa Barbara Zoo’s camps offer children ages 3-12 the opportunity to explore animals and science in a safe, beautiful environment. Zoo Camps are offered seasonally, and all camps have a lunch option available.

Registration for summer Zoo Camp opens Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10 AM.

 

Traditional Summer Camps

Zoo Camp: Traditional Half Day

June 16 – August 15

Half Day: 9 AM – 12 PM
Price: $350/week, $300/week for SB Zoo Members
Ages: 3–5 
Duration 1 Week
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Zoo Camp: Traditional Full Day

June 9 – August 15
Full Day: 9 AM – 3 PM 
Price: $400/week, $350/week for SB Zoo Members
Hot lunch option: add $60/week
Ages: 3–12 

 

Duration 1 Week
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Zoo Camp: Traditional Extended Day

June 16 – August 15
Extended Day: 9 AM – 5 PM 
Price: $500/week, $450/week for SB Zoo Members
Hot lunch option: add $60/week
Ages: 5–12 

 

Duration 1 Week
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Specialty Camps

Zoo Camp: Jr. Vet

Full Day: 9 AM –3 PM    
Price: $460/week, $410/week for SB Zoo Members 
Hot lunch option: add $60/week
Ages: 9 –12 

Live a week in the life of an exotic animal veterinarian when you visit the Zoo's animal hospital and practice medical procedures. 

 

Duration 1 week
This camp is full

Zoo Camp: Jr. Zookeeper

Full Day: 9 AM – 3 PM 
Price: $400/week, $350/week for SB Zoo Members 
Hot lunch option: add $60/week
Ages: 9 – 12   

Campers get to be a zookeeper for the week, and will assist staff in caring for some of the Zoo’s exotic animals.

 

Duration 1 week
This camp is full

Zoo Camp: Backyard Biologist

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 9 AM–3 PM  **Thursday- Friday  3:30 PM – 12 PM (overnight)
Price: $400/week, $350/week for SB Zoo Members
Hot lunch option: add $36 (M–W only) 
Ages: 9-12

Train as a professional field biologist alongside the Zoo’s conservation team and learn about sustainable stewardship practices. 

Duration 1 Week
This camp is full