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.
March 24 – 28
Half Day: 9 AM – 12 PM Price: $350/week, $300/week for SB Zoo Members Ages: 3 –12 (campers must be self-sufficient in the restroom)
Full Day: 9 AM – 3 PM Price: $400/week, $350/week for SB Zoo Members Ages: 3 –12
Full Day: 9 AM – 5 PM Price: $500/week, $450/week for SB Zoo Members Ages: 5 –12
June 16 – August 15
June 16 – 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
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
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.
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.
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.