Seasonal Day Camps at the North Carolina Zoo provide the opportunity to dive into fun, nature-focused learning year-round! Camps will alternate age groups and provide a variety of themes.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. rain or shine
Price: $75 per camp (unless otherwise noted)
Maximum Number of Campers: 15 campers
Morning and afternoon snacks are provided. Lunch is not included.
Visit Frequently Asked Questions or email Amanda Helms for further questions.
Tickets for fall and December camps go on sale August 20th, 2025 at 6 p.m.
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Fall Day Camps
Furry & Feathery Friends
Age: Grades K-2nd
When: September 13th, 2025
From the tiniest of mammals to birds soaring high in the sky, come along and explore how our zoo friends spend their days! What do they eat? How do they play? We’ll investigate together!
Scaly & Slimy Squad
Age: Grades 3rd-5th
When: October 11th, 2025
Join us as we meet our hopping, wiggling, slithering and crawling friends! We will examine the differences and similarities between amphibians and reptiles. Let’s discover how we can help these important ectotherms!
Cool Companion Camp
*This camp is $100 per ticket, which includes one child and one adult.*
Age: Grades K-5th and an accompanying adult
When: November 22nd, 2025
This special day lets elementary campers bring their own adult (18+) with them! Parents, grandparents, or aunt/uncles are invited to join us in exploring the lives of social animals. A ticket to this program covers one child and one adult for a day filled with fun games, crafts, and animal visits!
Winter Day Camps
Arctic Awareness (Kidzu Camp)
*Kidzu camps are designed for 3rd-8th graders with Autism, ADHD, or campers who need a smaller group size and a more guided, sensory-sensitive experience!*
Age: Grades 3rd-8th
When: December 22nd, 2025
Brrrr! Spend the day at the Zoo as we learn about our Arctic animal friends. How do they stay warm? What do they eat? We’ll explore these questions and more through games, crafts, and habitat visits!
Animal Wrappings
Age: Grades K-2nd
When: December 23rd, 2025
Is it hair? Scales? Skin? Come and investigate how animals keep themselves covered and protected! We will end the day by wrapping a holiday take-home craft.
Looking Forward
Age: Grades 3rd-5th
When: December 29th, 2025
Predator or prey? Scavenger? Join us in exploring what adaptations relate to an animal’s role in the food chain. We will use our own forward-facing eyes to investigate!
Moving On
Age: Grades 6th-8th
When: December 30th, 2025
Time flies when you’re having fun! Or does it gallop? Swim? Climb? Before heading into the new year, join us to investigate how animals move their bodies!
* If you would like to be notified when camps for January 2026 and February 2026 are ready, please email Amanda Helms. *
Spring Day Camps
Please check back later for Spring 2026 Day Camps!
If you would like to be notified when these camps are ready, please email Amanda Helms.