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 12, 2026 at 10 AM.
March 30 – April 3
Half Day: 9 AM – 12 PM Price: $375/week, $325/week for SB Zoo Members Ages: 3 –12
Full Day: 9 AM – 3 PM Price: $425/week, $375/week for SB Zoo Members Ages: 3 –12
June 8 – August 14
Half Day: 9 AM – 12 PM
Price: $375/week, $325/week for SB Zoo Members
Ages: 3–12
Full Day: 9 AM – 3 PM
Price: $425/week, $375/week for SB Zoo Members
Hot lunch option: add $60/week
Extended day option (until 5pm): add $100/week
Aug 17-18 only
Price: $170/week, $150/week for SB Zoo Members
Hot lunch option: add $24/week
Full Day: 9 AM –3 PM Price: $460/week, $410/week for SB Zoo Members Hot lunch option: add $60/week Ages: 8 –12
Live a week in the life of an exotic animal veterinarian when you visit the Zoo's animal hospital and practice medical procedures.
Full Day: 9 AM – 3 PM Price: $425/week, $375/week for SB Zoo Members Hot lunch option: add $60/week Ages: 8 – 12
Campers get to be a zookeeper for the week, and will assist staff in caring for some of the Zoo’s exotic animals.
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 9 AM–3 PM **Thursday- Friday 3:30 PM – 12 PM (overnight) Price: $425/week, $375/week for SB Zoo Members Hot lunch option: add $36 (M–W only) Ages: 8-12
Train as a professional field biologist alongside the Zoo’s conservation team and learn about sustainable stewardship practices.