Santa Barbara Zoo - Summer Zoo Camp

Zoo Camp Menu

Zoo Camp Summer 2013 Schedule

3-year-olds
4-year-olds
5-year-olds

6-year-olds
7-year-olds
8-year-olds

9-year-olds
10 - 12-year-olds

Eagle Camp: 3-year-olds

Growing Up Wild

Do your parents think you're a wild animal? If so, this is the place for you. Explore the ways that your favorite zoo animals are just like you, and uncover a few ways they are different.

Available Dates:

Week 1 – 6/17–6/21
Week 3 – 7/1–7/5
Week 5 – 7/15–7/19
Week 7 – 7/29–8/2
Week 9 – 8/12–8/16

Standard Day: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $185/week
Non-members: $225/week

Extended Day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $245/week
Non-members: $295/week

Lunch package available: $45/week

My CA Backyard

Are your neighbors a little wild? If you live in California they are! Embark on an adventure to discover the furry, scaly, and feathered creatures in your own backyard.

Available Dates:

Week 2 - 6/24-6/28

Week 4 - 7/8-7/12
Week 6 - 7/22-7/26
Week 8 - 8/5-8/9
Week 10 - 8/19-8/23

Standard Day: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Zoo Members: $185/week
Non-members: $225/week

Extended Day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $245/week
Non-members: $295/week

Lunch package available: $45/week

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Fox Camp: 4-year-olds

Growing Up Wild

Do your parents think you're a wild animal? If so, this is the place for you. Explore the ways that your favorite zoo animals are just like you, and uncover a few ways they are different.

Available Dates:

Week 1 – 6/17–6/21
Week 3 – 7/1–7/5
Week 5 – 7/15–7/19
Week 7 – 7/29–8/2
Week 9 – 8/12–8/16

Standard Day: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $185/week
Non-members: $225/week

Extended Day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $245/week
Non-members: $295/week

Lunch package available: $45/week

My CA Backyard

Are your neighbors a little wild? If you live in California they are! Embark on an adventure to discover the furry, scaly, and feathered creatures in your own backyard.

Available Dates:

Week 2 - 6/24-6/28

Week 4 - 7/8-7/12
Week 6 - 7/22-7/26
Week 8 - 8/5-8/9
Week 10 - 8/19-8/23

Standard Day: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $185/week
Non-members: $225/week

Extended Day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $245/week
Non-members: $295/week

Lunch package available: $45/week

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Condor Camp: 5-year-olds

Growing Up Wild

Do your parents think you're a wild animal? If so, this is the place for you. Explore the ways that your favorite zoo animals are just like you, and uncover a few ways they are different.

Available Dates:
Week 1 – 6/17–6/21
Week 3 – 7/1–7/5
Week 5 – 7/15–7/19
Week 7 – 7/29–8/2
Week 9 – 8/12–8/16

Standard Day: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Zoo Members: $185/week
Non-members: $225/week

Extended Day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $245/week
Non-members: $295/week

Lunch package available: $45/week

My CA Backyard

Are your neighbors a little wild? If you live in California they are! Embark on an adventure to discover the furry, scaly, and feathered creatures in your own backyard.

Available Dates:

Week 2 - 6/24-6/28

Week 4 - 7/8-7/12
Week 6 - 7/22-7/26
Week 8 - 8/5-8/9
Week 10 - 8/19-8/23

Standard Day: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $185/week
Non-members: $225/week

Extended Day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $245/week
Non-members: $295/week

Lunch package available: $45/week

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Gibbon Camp: 6-year-olds

Animal Zooper Heroes

Have you ever met a real superhero? This is your chance to meet the real superheroes behind your favorite comic book stories, wild animals. Explore the amazing talents of the creatures in the Zoo and become inspired to create a superhero of your very own.

Available Dates:

Week 1 – 6/17–6/21
Week 3 – 7/1–7/5
Week 5 – 7/15–7/19
Week 7 – 7/29–8/2
Week 9 – 8/12–8/16

Standard Day: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $185/week
Non-members: $225/week

Extended Day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $245/week
Non-members: $295/week

Lunch package available: $45/week

Safari Adventures

Join us for an around-the-world adventure and be home in time for dinner! Prepare for an exciting safari as we investigate the different places that animals call home and learn what it takes to survive in the wild.

Available Dates:

Week 2 - 6/24-6/28

Week 4 - 7/8-7/12
Week 6 - 7/22-7/26
Week 8 - 8/5-8/9
Week 10 - 8/19-8/23

Standard Day: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $185/week
Non-members: $225/week

Extended Day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $245/week
Non-members: $295/week

Lunch package available: $45/week

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Elephant Camp: 7-year-olds

Animal Zooper Heroes

Available Dates:

Week 1 – 6/17–6/21
Week 3 – 7/1–7/5
Week 5 – 7/15–7/19
Week 7 – 7/29–8/2
Week 9 – 8/12–8/16

Standard Day: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $185/week
Non-members: $225/week

Extended Day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $245/week
Non-members: $295/week

Lunch package available: $50/week

Safari Adventures

Available Dates:

Week 2 - 6/24-6/28

Week 4 - 7/8-7/12
Week 6 - 7/22-7/26
Week 8 - 8/5-8/9
Week 10 - 8/19-8/23

Standard Day: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $185/week
Non-members: $225/week

Extended Day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $245/week
Non-members: $295/week

Lunch package available: $45/week

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Lion Camp: 8-year-olds

Ick, That's Gross

Challenge your senses as we investigate the slimy, stinky, and delightfully disgusting side of zoo science. You'll get the chance to create your own fake blood and become certified dung detectives.

Available Dates:

Week 1 – 6/17–6/21
Week 3 – 7/1–7/5
Week 5 – 7/15–7/19
Week 7 – 7/29–8/2
Week 9 – 8/12–8/16

Standard Day: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Zoo Members: $185/week
Non-members: $225/week

Extended Day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $245/week
Non-members: $295/week

Lunch package available: $45/week

Mission: Survival

Could you survive a night in the Amazon with no supplies? Could you beat the heat of the Serengeti with no shelter? Explore the amazing ways that wild animals conquer these challenges, and many more, every day.

Available Dates:

Week 2 - 6/24-6/28

Week 4 - 7/8-7/12
Week 6 - 7/22-7/26
Week 8 - 8/5-8/9
Week 10 - 8/19-8/23

Standard Day: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $185/week
Non-members: $225/week

Extended Day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $245/week
Non-members: $295/week

Lunch package available: $45/week

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Gorilla Camp: 9-year-olds

Ick, That's Gross

Challenge your senses as we investigate the slimy, stinky, and delightfully disgusting side of zoo science. You'll get the chance to create your own fake blood and become certified dung detectives.

Available Dates:

Week 1 – 6/17–6/21
Week 3 – 7/1–7/5
Week 5 – 7/15–7/219
Week 7 – 7/29–8/2
Week 9 – 8/12–8/16

Standard Day: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $185/week
Non-members: $225/week

Extended Day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $245/week
Non-members: $295/week

Lunch package available: $45/week

Mission: Survival

Available Dates:

Week 2 - 6/24-6/28
Week 4 - 7/8-7/12
Week 6 - 7/22-7/26
Week 8 - 8/5-8/9
Week 10 - 8/19-8/23

Standard Day: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $185/week
Non-members: $225/week

Extended Day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $245/week
Non-members: $295/week

Lunch package available: $45/week

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Snow Leopard Camp: 10 - 12-year-olds

Santa Barbara Zoo Tycoon

Do you have what it takes to run the zoo? Take a peek behind the scenes as you uncover the secrets to running a successful zoo. You will master the art of designing everything from a diet for an elephant to a new exhibit for a condor.

Available Dates:

Week 1 – 6/17–6/21
Week 3 – 7/1–7/5
Week 5 – 7/15–7/19
Week 7 – 7/29–8/2
Week 9 – 8/12–8/16

Standard Day: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Zoo Members: $185/week
Non-members: $225/week

Extended Day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $245/week
Non-members: $295/week

Lunch package available: $45/week

Jr. Zoo Crew

Do you have what it takes to be a zookeeper? Find out as we go behind the scenes to work side-by-side with our keeper staff. Discover everything that goes on in the background to ensure that the animals in the Zoo stay safe, healthy, and happy.

Available Dates:

Week 2 - 6/24-6/28
Week 4 - 7/8-7/12
Week 6 - 7/22-7/26
Week 8 - 8/5-8/9
Week 10 - 8/19-8/23

Standard Day: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $185/week
Non-members: $225/week

Extended Day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zoo Members: $245/week
Non-members: $295/week

Lunch package available: $45/week

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