ZOO MINI CAMP
Registration will open for Fall 2025 Zoo Mini Camps on Monday, August 11th!
Join us for one or all of our "wild" Zoo Mini Camps! Based on our popular Summer, Spring Break, and Winter Break Zoo Camp Programs, each Mini Camp is based on a different theme and offers an opportunity for animal encounters, crafts, and games. Held on single no-school days following the MMSD school calendar.
Zoo Mini Camp Details
- Fee: $75 - Henry Vilas Zoo Members at the Family level or above receive a 10% discount
- Camps are geared toward students in 1st-4th grade
- Hours: drop off is between 8:00 - 8:30 am, camp activities are from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, pick up is between 3:30 - 4:00 pm
- Each day includes: a science challenge, thematic games and activities, and of course an up-close animal encounter!
- Lunch and snack are not provided. Please pack your own lunch and a snack that does not need refrigeration.
Fall 2025 Zoo Mini Camp Dates
If the camp you're interested in is full, click on REGISTER to add yourself to the waiting list. If there is high enough demand, we may be able to open up more spots.
- Thursday, October 16th - Soak Up the Sun
- Friday, October 17th - Go With the Flow
- Monday, November 3rd - Animal Grossology
- Tuesday, November 4th - Look Alive!
- Monday, December 1st - Captivating Carnivores
- Dates subject to change based on MMSD schedules
Scholarships Available
Note: completing this application does not guarantee a spot in camp. Scholarship funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.