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.
November 24-28
No Camp on Thanksgiving Day, November 27
Half Day: 9 a.m. – noon Price: $350/week, $300/week for SB Zoo Members Ages: 3–12 (campers must be self-sufficient in the restroom)
The award-winning Zoo Camp you know and love, with games, crafts, train rides, and animal encounters.
Full Day: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (5pm for extended-day add-on) Price: $400/week, $350/week for SB Zoo Members Ages: 3–12 (campers must be self-sufficient in the restroom) Hot lunch option ($48/week)
December 22-26
No Zoo Camp Thursday, December 25
Full Day: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (5pm with extended day add-on) Price: $400/week, $350/week for SB Zoo Members Ages: 3–12 (campers must be self-sufficient in the restroom) Hot lunch option ($48)
No Zoo Camp on December 25
No Extended-day on December 24
December 29 - January 2
No Camp on New Year's Day,1/1
Full Day: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (5pm with extended-day add-on) Price: $400/week, $350/week for SB Zoo Members
Ages: 3–12 (campers must be self-sufficient in the restroom)
Hot lunch option ($48)
December 29-January 2
No Camp on New Year's Day, 1/1