Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Education

Winter Camps

Day-long programs for children ages 6-8 and 9-12. All programs take place at the Education Center, from 9 am - 4 pm each day.

Special Holiday Offer: Book 2 programs and receive 10% off! To receive this discount, the same child must be booked for the programs.

Ages 6-8

Fees: $45 members / $50 non-members per session

December 20: Entertaining Enrichments

Help prepare fun treats and toys for some of our wildest and coolest animals at the zoo!

December 21: Winter Wonders

Learn all about how our animals get ready for the winter through wild close encounters and fun games!

December 27: Cool Cats and Wild Wolves

Meet the superstars of the zoo-wolves, tigers and leopards to name a few!

December 28: Extreme Team

Point Defiance Zoo is home to some of the most extreme critters on the planet-meet some super animals as we explore the zoo from top to bottom!

Ages 9-12

Fees: $60 members / $70 non-members per session
Small Class Sizes: 6 maximum!

December 20: Junior Zookeeper

Find out what it's like to be a zookeeper! Spend a day at the zoo and gain hands-on experience as you help us take care of the animals.

December 21: Junior Aquarist

Dive into the daily life of an aquarium biologist and get your hands wet as you take care of some cool marine animals.

December 27: Treasure Hunters

Explore Point Defiance Park from one end to another as we search the wilds for hidden treasure in this geocashing adventure!

December 28: Junior Zookeeper

Find out what it's like to be a zookeeper! Spend a day at the zoo and gain hands-on experience as you help us take care of the animals.


Call (253) 591-5333 to register, and review these policies and procedures before bringing your child to Zoo Camp.

Download the Program Participant Form