ZOO CAMP

Zoo Camp offered to all elementary school age children, ages 5 to 11, in a full day session (9am to 3pm) conducted by licensed teachers and trained volunteers. Campers will explore animal life here at the Zoo, partake in animal enrichment activities, meet our zoo keepers, and even greet some of our animal residents personally. They will also participate in age-specific games, arts and crafts projects and special zoo-related events. There will be plenty of hands-on educational and fun activities carried out in a safe and educational environment.

Zoo Camp is a collaborative effort within our community to create a rewarding, educational, and fun experience for everyone. We do hope you can be a part of this year's session!

CAMPERS

Zoo Camp is registration opens in March and all details including pricing and forms are made available at that time. Zoo Camp is always the last full week in June, Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

COUNSELORS

Assisting the our dedicated team of teachers is both fun and rewarding! If you have a teenager who is interested in being a counselor for this year's zoo camp session, and earn service hours for various clubs/scholarships, please contact us to see how they can be a part of this amazing experience!

TEACHERS

For the last 18 years, Zoo camp has been a fun and educational program hosted by the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo for children all over our country. Since “The Little Zoo That Could” aired on Animal Planet®, our camp has gotten bigger and bigger and we really need your help!!

“The goal of zoo camp is to give children the opportunity for an enriching hands-on experience that will help them develop a deeper understanding and respect for animals,”

-- Patti Hall, Zoo Director.