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Zoo Mini Camp

ZOO MINI CAMP

Registration now open for Zoo Mini Camps Spring 2024!

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.

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Zoo Mini Camp Details

  • Fee: $70 – 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.

BONUS Zoo Mini Camp Details

  • Fee: $40 – Henry Vilas Zoo Members at the Family level or above receive a 10% discount
  • Special for the holiday season. Let us entertain your campers aged 5 to 11 while you check items off your to-do list!
  • Hours: drop off at 1:00 pm, pick up at 5:00 pm
  • Each afternoon includes: games, crafts, and activities, and of course an up-close animal encounter!
  • Please feed your camper a healthy lunch before drop-off. We will provide a small snack during the afternoon.

2023-2024 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.


Scholarships Available

Note: completing this application does not guarantee a spot in camp. Scholarship funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.


HELP US MAKE HENRY VILAS ZOO EDUCATION PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS BY MAKING A DONATION TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP FUND!


Questions about Zoo Camp? 

Email the Education Department at education@henryvilaszoo.gov