1st & 2nd Grade Graduates
Fees: $105 members/$120 non-members per session (unless otherwise listed)
Cats & Dogs
*June 21-25, 9 am - 12:30 pm
August 2-6, 9 am - 12:30 pm
Are cats really catty? Is a wolf's bark worse that its bite? Find out all about the cats and dogs here are the zoo and spend a lot of time hanging out at our newly opened Red Wolf Woods!
Backyard Buddies
*June 21-25, 1 - 4:30 pm
*July 19-23, 9 am - 12:30 pm
There are lots of interesting animals right under our noses! From bugs to owls and spiders to snakes we will investigate the animals that live in our backyards and spend some time exploring the wilds of Point Defiance Park.
All Around the Zoo
*July 5-9, 9 am - 12:30 pm
*August 9-13, 1 - 4:30 pm
Each day we'll learn something special about how the zoo runs area by area. Find out how exhibits work, what we do to care for and enrich the animals' lives, and of course, make new animal friends during surprise close encounters!
Animal Detectives
*July 5-9, 1 - 4:30 pm Session Full - Taking Wait List
*July 26-30, 1 - 4:30 pm Session Full - Taking Wait List
Help us solve the mystery of the missing zoo animal! Gather evidence, conduct experiments and interview suspects to solve the crime in this super-sleuthing zoo camp adventure.
Under the Sea
*July 19 - 23, 1 - 4:30 pm FULL - Taking Wait List
*August 9-13, 9 am - 12:30 pm
From kelp to clams and seals to seahorses, we'll cover it all! Discover how important oceans are, make shell prints, fell shark skin and explore the beach at low tide in this splashing sea adventure.
Featured Creatures
*July 26-30, 9 am - 12:30 pm
*August 16-20, 9 am - 12:30 pm
Each day brings a new creature that we feature. Riddles, puzzles and clues abound while surprise animal encounters astound!
1 Day Camps
Fees: $40 members/$45 non-members
Walrus Whisperers
June 28, 9 am - 4:30 pm
Learn the secrets of this ocean giant, meet the zookeepers who train our three magnificent and intelligent walruses, prepare some frozen treats for your new animal friends and meet some of the other critters that live nearby.
In the Zone
June 29, 9 am - 4:30 pm
This camp is a kid's dream come true! Spend all day in and around the Kids' Zone exhibit, meet lemurs, meerkats and more as we search out all the animals in the ultimate kids' exhibit.
Animal Trackers
June 30, 9 am - 4:30 pm Session Full - Taking Wait List
Discover the secrets of tracking animals through games and activities, then head out into the forest to put your knowledge to the test. Meet cool forest animals up close and make your own plaster cast of a real animal track to take home.
Fabulous Families
July 1, 9 am - 4:30 pm
Frolic around the zoo exploring our fabulous families! Learn all about our social animals with hands-on activities, animal observations and close encounters that spotlight our unusual animal families.
Schooling Around
July 2, 9 am - 4:30 pm
School may be out for us, but some animals at the zoo are in schools year-round! Learn about fascinating fish who spend their whole lives in "class" and the animals that they're trying to fool.
All-Day Adventures
Fees: $200 members/$230 non-members
*This symbol next to a program date means you can combine these programs for an all-day experience. Please provide a sack lunch for your child, we will provide lunchtime supervision.
The following is a complete list of our All-Day Adventures for 1st & 2nd Grade Graduates:
June 21-25
Cats & Dogs 9 am - 12:30 pm
Backyard Buddies 1 - 4:30 pm
July 5-9
All Around the Zoo 9 am - 12:30 pm
Animal Detectives 1 - 4:30 pm Session Full - Taking Wait List
July 19-23
Backyard Buddies 9 am - 12:30 pm
Under the Sea 1 - 4:30 pm
July 26-30
Featured Creatures 9 am - 12:30 pm
Animal Detectives 1 - 4:30 pm Session Full - Taking Wait List
August 9-13
Under the Sea 9 am - 12:30 pm
All Around the Zoo 1 - 4:30 pm
