Zoo Camp Education Kids and Families
How to Register:

Online: A confirmation will be sent to you via e-mail once you have registered online for your desired program (click on the “Register Online” button for the program you are interested in). Questions? Call 952.431.9320.

By Mail:  If you need a registration form please click here. Mail-in registrations will receive a confirmation by U.S mail.



2009 Zoo Camp Fees

In order to receive the member rate, you must be a member at the time you register. Your member number and expiration date will be required. Please purchase or renew a membership prior to registration. You may purchase or renew your membership online.

Toddler Time ( Ages 2 and 3 with their favorite adults)
50-minute session $25 (Adult and child)* $20 for Zoo Members
*Each additional adult or child will be charged $15
Maximum of two children per one adult

Preschool ( Ages 4 – Children entering Kindergarten this fall)
Single Day Class $32 ($27 for Zoo members)
Week-long Class $140 ($120 for Zoo members)

Grades 1-6 (Register for grade in school next fall)
Week-long Class (half-day) $165 ($145 for Zoo members)
Week-long Class (full-day) $340 ($300 for Zoo members)

Grades 7-9 (Register for grade in school next fall)
Week-long Class (9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) $255 ($225 for Zoo members)

Grades 10 - 12 (Register for grade in school next fall)
Week-long Class (9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) $255 ($225 for Zoo members)
Marine Biology 201 – Field Experience Call 952.431.9260 for pricing
Mexico Sea Turtle Trip Call 952.431.9227 for pricing

Other Fees
MacPhail partnership classes $10 partnership fee (no member discount)
Zoo Safari $15 materials fee
Around the World: An IMAX Adventure $15 IMAX fee
Survival Training $25 overnight fee

Late Pick-Up Supervision (Not available for preschool or grades 7-12)
5 p.m.-5:30 p.m. $25/week

Full-day camp lunch supervision for grades 1 – 6 $10/week
For a full-day camp experience, register your child for both a morning and an afternoon session during the same week. A $10/week fee is included in the full-day price. We will walk your child from their morning class to a supervised lunch area and from there to their afternoon class. Full-day and 7-12 grade campers must provide their own bag lunch. No full-day camps are available for preschool.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Full and partial need-based scholarships are available for both half-day and full-day Zoo Camps, as funds allow. Call 952.431.9320 for an application.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
If you need to cancel your registration in a program, notify the Education Department at 952.431.9320 no less than 10 days prior to the programs for a refund of 75% of the program fee. No refunds will be made less than 10 days prior to the program. Refunds will not be issued for no-shows for any camp program regardless of cause. For weeklong preschool through grade 12 classes, a transfer fee of $15 will apply to anyone who wishes to transfer their registration from one class into another class or date. For Toddler Time and preschool single-day classes a $5 transfer fee will apply. Transfers need tobemademore than two business days prior to the class start date.

For your convenience, Zoo Camps based at the Wells Fargo Family Farm have a separate drop-off and pick-up location at the farm exhibit site (off of Galaxie Avenue). Please check your confirmation letter for details.