Zoo Camp

All sessions foster an appreciation and understanding of wildlife and nature through animal interactions and observations, games, arts and crafts, and other exciting activities.

Summer Zoo Camp Details are tentative and pending the Zoo's opening

Thank you for your interest in ZooCamp!

At this time, we are still working on confirming the details and dates for re-opening the Zoo. Once we have approval and guidance from local leaders to open, we will also be evaluating when we can resume all of our programs, including ZooCamp.

We want to make sure that when we welcome campers back to ZooCamp, that we are doing so in a way that keeps staff, guests and campers healthy. Our staff is working hard to make these plans. We will not be running the first 4 weeks of camp and will be reevaluating the rest of our summer plans as more information becomes available. We hope this will give our staff adequate time to prepare for campers, providing a fun and education experience while also making health and safety a top priority.

Dear Camp Families,

We are currently planning for our 2020 camp season and registration is now open.  While the zoo is currently closed, we are planning ahead and hope to be fully operational for the beginning of our camp season.  Should that plan change, we want our families to know we are relaxing our refund and exchange policy to allow for you to make whatever choice is best for your family during this ever-changing time. My staff and I are working diligently to incorporate any necessary changes to our safety protocols, and we may be adding additional daily questions about your camper’s health to our check-in process.  We will update you as we know more of what processes will be required.  In the meantime, do not hesitate to contact us with any questions at education@fresnochaffeezoo.org for questions.

We are honored that you choose the Zoo as one of your child’s summer activities and we can’t wait to welcome the campers back for a summer full of animal encounters, activities, crafts and games.

Please tell your campers that I honestly can’t wait to sing Baby Shark with them very soon and I’m spending this time working on my new dance moves for Dance Party Friday.

Take care,

Ms. Liz

Education Program Manager

Educational Camps

Fresno Chaffee Zoo offers Zoo Adventures for children ages 3-17 during school breaks. Fall, Winter and Spring Zoo Adventures are single-day educational experiences at your Zoo, while Summer Zoo Adventures are week-long courses with a different theme each week.

Extended Care

An extended care camp schedule is provided for those families that need an early start or late pick-up from zoo camp. The extended day allows for early campers to begin arriving at 7:30 am and late afternoon pick-ups until 5:30 pm. Afternoon care is not available for Cubby Campers. Additional fee applies.

Cubby Camp

Ages 3-5
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Come learn at the Zoo with games, art, stories, and fun! Each day will include a visit from ambassador animals and adventures in the zoo. A snack will be provided. Children must be potty trained. Please bring a change of clothes. Morning extended care is available for an additional fee. Extended care in the afternoon is not available for Cubby Campers.

Summer Camp Classes

Members: $135 per week
Non-members: $150 per week
Week of 6/26 – 7/2: No camp on July 3rd.
Members: $108, Non-Members: $120

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Adventure Camp

Ages 5-11
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Explore the animal kingdom through crafts, artifacts, games, and other hands-on activities. All camps include behind the scenes adventures, art projects, and visits from ambassador animals. Each session will include a morning and afternoon snack. Campers bring their own lunch. Campers will be grouped by age. Extended care is available for an additional fee.

Summer Camp Classes

Members: $230 per week
Non-members: $245 per week
Week of 6/26 – 7/2: No camp on July 3rd.
Members: $184, Non-Members: $196

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Young Naturalists

Ages 12-17
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Jr. Marine Biology · Jr. Zookeeper · Jr. Zoo Art Academy

Dive deep into your animal knowledge, dig up adventure, feed your curiosity, and create memories with our Young Naturalist programs. A morning and afternoon snack will be provided. Campers bring their own lunch. All campers must be 12 years old by the date of their camp.

Summer Camp Classes

Note: Space is extremely limited.

Members: $285 per week
Non-Members: $300 per week

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