Camps
Spring Break Mini-Camp: Grades 2-5 Only!
April 3-6 9:00am-2:00pm
Do you love animals, science, or just plain old having fun? Spring Break Mini-Zoocamp is a 4 day camp for children with a focus on learning about animals, both at the zoo and in the wild. Zoocamp will include animal encounters, science activities, crafts, outside exploring, storytelling, games, and more!
Bring a sack lunch; snack and drink provided.
Animal Encounters, Science Activities, Crafts, Outside Exploring, Story Telling, Games, and more!
Registration MUST be done by March 26th!
Cost: Member $90, Non-Member $100
*Registration for Zoo Camp is through the Peoria Zoo only.
Please call 681-3559 or contact us to register
Zoo Camp 2018: Around the World, Zoo Camp!
Looking for an EXCITEMENT this summer?
Pack your bags, Zoocampers - you are about to travel around the world! Spend an exciting week exploring animals across the globe, learning about the various habitats they live in and the fantastic adaptations they have that help them survive.
Each weekly program includes:
Animal Encounters, Science Activities, Crafts, Games, and more!
Registration begins March 1st
*Registration for Zoo Camp is through the Peoria Zoo only.
Please call 681-3559 or contact us to register
*Registration is required
Programs will fill quickly and are on a first come, first serve basis.
Registration fees are non-refundable. The Zoo reserves the right to cancel programs with insufficient registration. A full refund will be given for program cancellations. Programs are held rain or shine.
Snacks and beverages will be provided. Campers in sessions 1,2,3, 6, 7 and 8 need to bring a sack lunch.
*Camps for 4th through 8th graders include a Zoo Snooze from 7pm Thursday to 9am Friday. A bonus day of camp on Friday is available for an additional cost. Please call for more information. The camp session for these weeks (Sessions 1, 2, 7, & 8) will officially end at 9am Friday morning.
Each Zoo camper will be experiencing a program especially designed to meet the needs, interests and expectations appropriate to their age and developmental stage, so it is important that the age guidelines are followed. Please do not request to enroll children in other age categories.
*Note: Each grade level has two session dates to choose from. The materials covered are the same for both sessions.
Age |
Dates |
Time |
Fee |
| Sixth/Seventh/Eighth Grade (Session 1 & 8) For Zookids who will be entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. Bring a sack lunch; snack and drink provided. |
June 11-14 |
9:00 am – 3:00pm Monday - Thursday
|
$150 members |
| Fourth/Fifth Grade (Session 2 & 7) For Zookids who will be entering 4th or 5th grade. Bring a sack lunch; snack and drink provided. |
June 18-21 |
9:00 am – 2:00pm Monday - Thursday
|
$140 members |
| Second/Third Grade (Session 3 & 6) For Zookids who will be entering 2nd or 3rd grade. Bring a sack lunch; snack and drink provided. |
June 25-29 |
9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
$125 members |
| Kindergarten/First Grade (Session 4 & 5) For Zookids who will be entering kindergarten or 1st grade. Snack and drink provided. |
July 9-13 |
9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
$115 members |
MINI-CAMP for Homeschoolers
No need to take the summer off from Peoria Zoo Homeschool! This camp is designed for Homeschool children to explore the animal world and bridge the summer gap between Homeschool classes! Each day will be a different topic to explore!
| Homeschool Mini-camp (5-13 years old)Snack and drink provided. |
July 24-July 26 |
9:00 am 12:00 noon |
$80 members |
To register, please call (309) 681-3559 or
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