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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 12, 2026 at 10 AM.

 

Fall Camps

Fall Zoo Camp: Half Day

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. 

Duration 1 Week
Register Now

Fall Zoo Camp: Full Day

November 24-28

No Camp on Thanksgiving Day, November 27

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)

The award-winning Zoo Camp you know and love, with games, crafts, train rides, and animal encounters. 

Duration 1 Week
Register Now

Winter Camps

Winter Zoo Camp Week 1: Half Day

December 22-26

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)

No Zoo Camp Thursday, December 25

The award-winning Zoo Camp you know and love, with games, crafts, train rides, and animal encounters.

Duration 1 week
Register Now

Winter Zoo Camp Week 1: Full Day

December 22-26 

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

The award-winning Zoo Camp you know and love, with games, crafts, train rides, and animal encounters.


Duration 1 Week
Register Now

Winter Zoo Camp Week 2: Full Day

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)

The award-winning Zoo Camp you know and love, with games, crafts, train rides, and animal encounters.


Duration 1 Week
Register Now

Winter Zoo Camp Week 2: Half Day

December 29-January 2

No Camp on New Year's Day, 1/1

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.

Duration 1 week
Register Now

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