Overview
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden offers a variety of camps for children aged 4-8th grade. These camps provide an immersive experience where fun meets education, allowing children to explore the animal kingdom, engage in hands-on activities, and learn about conservation efforts. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the sign-up process and make the most of your child’s experience.
Types of Camps
The Cincinnati Zoo offers two main types of camps:
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Holiday Day Camps: These single-day camps are available on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents Day. They include hikes around the Zoo, visits from animal ambassadors, crafts, and more.
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Zoo Camp: This immersive experience includes thrilling Zoo hikes, hands-on activities, and crafts. Campers will engage with fascinating wildlife from around the globe and learn about conservation efforts.
Registration and Cost
- Registration: Registration is open now for summer camps, which begin on May 27. You can sign up on the Cincinnati Zoo’s website.
- Cost: Fees start at $300 for full-day camps.
Activities and Inclusions
- Hikes and Animal Encounters: Campers will embark on thrilling Zoo hikes, getting up close and personal with fascinating wildlife from around the globe.
- Hands-on Activities and Crafts: Campers will engage in a variety of hands-on activities and crafts, fostering creativity and curiosity while learning about conservation efforts.
- Snacks and Lunch: The Zoo provides a snack for all camp programs. Full-day campers must bring their own lunches.
- Before and After Care: Before Care is available from 8:00-9:00am, and After Care is available from 4:00-5:00pm. You can add these services to your order by contacting the Education Team.
Discounts and Refunds
- Discounts: There are no specific discounts mentioned for Zoo Camp registration.
- Refunds: Programs cancelled by the registrant at least two weeks in advance of the program date will receive a refund. Refunds or credits are no longer available for programs cancelled by the registrant within two weeks of the program date.
Accessibility and Support
- Accessibility: The Cincinnati Zoo strives to make environmental education accessible for all people. In-classroom resources such as visual schedules, fidgets, timers, noise-cancelling headphones, and more are available for participant use throughout the program. Educators receive training on how to support children of all need types.
Contact and Additional Information
- Contact: For more information or to cancel or reschedule a program, please call 513-559-7730 or email [email protected].
- Additional Information: You can find more details on the Zoo’s policies, FAQs, and program guides on their website.