THE WILDEST DAY CAMP!
Wildlife is all around us. Discover the wildlife in your neighborhood and explore ways to live along side these animals.
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Woodland Park Zoo Camps inspire children to make conservation a priority in their lives by advancing their STEAM skills, building connections to nature, and exploring the animals of our world.Woodland Park Zoo offers school-year break camps and summer camp. Camp dates follow Seattle Public Schools' calendar.Camps are divided into tiers by camper age. Each tier offers developmentally appropriate curricula that support Next Generation Science Standards. Curricula themes are centered around the zoo's mission to save wildlife and inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.
Learn about the world of animals through exploration. Camp curricula focus on early learning best practices and school readiness.
Dive deeper into the world of animals as a scientist. Camp curricula focus on developing tools for scientific inquiry.
Go beyond the zoo to learn about global wildlife conservation and become a part of the solution. Camp curricula align with NGSS and youth development best practices.
Please review the Camp Guide prior to the start of camp. This guide includes important guidelines as well as a chart with drop-off and pick-up locations for each camp.
Read the Camp Guide
The zoo offers an Extended Day program for the convenience of parents and caretakers. Afternoon Extended Day is available year-round, and both morning and afternoon Extended Day are offered in summer.
Find out more about Extended Day
Find answers to frequently asked questions and details on the zoo's safety policies.
Read the FAQ and Safety Policies
Instructions for changing or cancelling camp sessions and details on the zoo's refund policy.
Read the zoo's Cancellation Policy
Woodland Park Zoo is pleased to provide limited scholarship opportunities for eligible families toward zoo classes or camp programs. Scholarship forms for Woodland Park Zoo Summer Camps are accepted starting January 1. These applications will be reviewed together and awards sent out in early February. All forms received after February 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.
If you have additional questions or need assistance regarding camp offerings, please contact our registration office by email or by calling 206.548.2424 ext 3. Email is recommended so that we may track your request more accurately.
ATTENTION: We will be closing at 2:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 26, 2020.