Looking for something fun for your kids to do during school break?
Bring them to the Utica Zoo for our highly educational and immersive zoo camps!
Zoo camps at Utica Zoo are a great place for students of all ages to learn about the natural environment and have fun doing it!! We introduce campers to an inquiry-based learning environment, with STEAM activities that encourage group collaboration and learning. Camps are interactive that always include informational presentations from zoo educators, ambassador animal experiences, enrichment projects, zoo tours, hands-on crafts, and more.
Please note that pre-registration is required for all camps and only a certain number of students are allowed to register. Spots fill up fast! This is a drop-off style program. Sign-in and out will be required for drop off and pick up. Parents wishing to remain on zoo grounds while their child enjoys the zoo camp are welcome, but will be required to pay their own general zoo admission.
All educational zoo camps are generously sponsored by First Source.
2026 Blooming April Break Zoo Camp
Zoo camps are in bloom! Enjoy April break away from the typical classroom and make the zoo their new classroom for the week! Friday, April 3rd and from Monday April 6th to Friday April 10th, Utica Zoo’s educators have an exciting list of spring topics to share with the next generation of conservation warriors. This camp is available for students k-5.
Each day brings a new interesting topic, like Pollinator Power or Magnificent Migration. Find the full list of topics below.
Camp days are from 9:00am to 4:00pm with drop off starting at 8:30am and pick-up by 4:00pm.
Packed lunches are recommended but Polly’s concessions at the Utica Zoo will be available as well!
2026 Zoo Summer Camp Dates & Topics
Utica Zoo camps for the 2026 summer will operate from June 29th to August 28th. Each week is dedicated to a specific theme, educational topic, and caters to a certain age group.
Age groups include K-12 with topics ranging from beautiful biomes, becoming a zookeeper, wildlife conservation guardians, sensational senses, and many more!
If you need to cancel your reservation for any reason, we must be contacted at least 14 days prior to the camp start date in order to be eligible for a refund. There is a $25 non-refundable convenience fee charged for each transaction. If you cancel less than 14 days prior to the first day of your camp session, your registration fee is non-refundable, unless the class is cancelled by zoo staff.
