On-Site Summer Camps
Click the link of the camp you'd like to register your child for. If registering for multiple camps, a separate registration must be made for each camper. Please select the number of campers who will be attending the same camp. You will need to complete two separate registrations for each. Data does not carry-over between registrations. Once completed, both registrations can be added to your shopping cart.
Akron Zoo member discounts will appear once you are logged in. Please make sure to log in to secure your member-only pricing. We do have a new online system and all guests will need to create a new account if they have not done so already this year.
Camp activities include a tour of the zoo, a chance to meet zoo staff and animal keepers, animal encounters, a t-shirt, crafts and activities.
Campers may be signed up for the camp that reflects their age as of the first day of the camp they wish to attend. Children must have completed kindergarten by June 2024 to participate in these camps.
Five-Day Camps – Half Day
Prices
- $150 for Akron Zoo Members
- $170 Non-members
Campers are encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottle and snack should they need it during the day. No Before Care is offered for half-day camps
Ages 6-8 years
Roar Lion Roar
June 10 - 14
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Lions roar, Bald Eagles screech, and Frogs ribbit or do they? Sometimes animals surprise us with the sounds they actually make vs what we think they sound like! The zoo is filled with so many different sounds! This week campers will join the herd, learn about different animal sounds, and make some noise of their own!
Celebration Safari
August 5 – 9
9am -12pm or 1pm - 4pm
How do different cultures celebrate animals? We will look at stories, art and history as we explore how cultures from around the world celebrate wild life and wild places. And we will learn what people are doing to help protect and conserve the species they love!
Five-Day Camps – Full Day
Prices
- $220 for Akron Zoo Members
- $245 Non-members
All Five-Day camps run 9am – 4pm. Campers are encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottle and snack should they need it during the day. Campers are required to bring a packed lunch with them. We will NOT be offering Meal Deals through the Zoo Café. Before Care ONLY is available 8am to 9am.
Ages 6-8 years
Color Me Wild
June 17 – 21 or July 22 – 26
9am - 4pm
Animals come in all shapes, sizes, and COLORS! Join us as we learn all about the Art of Nature. From camouflage, bright colors, frills, bills, feathers, fur and more. Learn about our many colorful creatures, each day focusing on different colors and ways nature makes and uses it! – This week is recommended for Campers who love arts & crafts!
SOLD OUT
Weird and Wild
June 24 – 28 or July 29 – August 2
9am - 4pm
Featuring the odd balls of the animal world. Did you know a chameleon can look in different directions? Is the Patagonian Mara half rabbit, half deer? Is coral a plant or an animal? Join us as we have fun figuring out what is what amongst the weird here at the Akron Zoo!
SOLD OUT
Celebration Safari
9am - 4pm
How do different cultures celebrate animals? We will look at stories, art and history as we explore how cultures from around the world celebrate wild life and wild places. And we will learn what people are doing to help protect and conserve the species they love!
SOLD OUT
Roar Lion Roar
July 15 - 19
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lions roar, Bald Eagles screech, and Frogs ribbit or do they? Sometimes animals surprise us with the sounds they actually make vs what we think they sound like! The zoo is filled with so many different sounds! This week campers will join the herd, learn about different animal sounds, and make some noise of their own!
SOLD OUT
Ages 9-12 years
Roar Lion Roar
June 10 – 14 or July 15 – 19
9 a.m. – 4 p.m
Lions roar, Bald Eagles screech, and Frogs ribbit or do they? Sometimes animals surprise us with the sounds they actually make vs what we think they sound like! The zoo is filled with so many different sounds! This week campers will join the herd, learn about different animal sounds, and make some noise of their own!
Color Me Wild
9am - 4pm
Animals come in all shapes, sizes, and COLORS! Join us as we learn all about the Art of Nature. From camouflage, bright colors, frills, bills, feathers, fur and more. Learn about our many colorful creatures, each day focusing on different colors and ways nature makes and uses it! – This week is recommended for Campers who love arts & crafts!
SOLD OUT
Weird and Wild
June 24 – 28 or July 29 – August 2
9am - 4pm
Featuring the odd balls of the animal world. Did you know a chameleon can look in different directions? Is the Patagonian Mara half rabbit, half deer? Is coral a plant or an animal? Join us as we have fun figuring out what is what amongst the weird here at the Akron Zoo!
SOLD OUT
Celebration Safari
July 8 – 12 or August 5 – 9
9am - 4pm
How do different cultures celebrate animals? We will look at stories, art and history as we explore how cultures from around the world celebrate wild life and wild places. And we will learn what people are doing to help protect and conserve the species they love!
One Day Family Camp
July 1, 2, & 3
9am–12pm
For Families ages 3 years and up.
Registration MUST include at least one adult with any children registrations.
Prices
- $35 Akron Zoo Members
- $45 for Non-members
Explore the zoo in a new way as a family and join a family camp. Investigate animals up close and discover what you can do at home to help our native wildlife.
Junior Keeper Experience
June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 19, 25, August 1 & 8
9am -12pm or 1pm - 4pm
SOLD OUT dates: June 13
Ages 12 -16
Prices
- $75 for Akron Zoo Members
- $100 Non-members
Limited Space!
Ever wonder what it is like to be a zookeeper? This program offers teens the chance to work with our keepers in non-dangerous animal areas. For this special half-day program, join us either in the morning or afternoon getting hands on what Zoo Keepers do. Limit 3 participants per session. For safety reasons, proper attire and closed toed shoes MUST be worn.
*A t-shirt is included with the registration fee of Summer Kids ZooCamps. (Does not include Family Camp or Jr Keeper) Purchase additional t-shirts for $15 each while supplies last!
Akron Zoo’s Spring Break Camp!
March 25 - 29 (sold out)
April 1 - 5 (sold out)
For Children 6 to 12 year olds.
Join us for Akron Zoo’s Spring Break Camp! A Week Long Camp Program while your kids are out of school for Spring Break! 9am to 4pm Monday through Friday. Enjoy crafts, games and other educational fun activities, as well as, animal experience(s), animal encounters and you'll even get to tour the zoo!
Our Theme is: Migration Mysteries! Birds aren't the only species that migrate! Journey with the zoo's Migrating Masters as we explore their migration patterns and the factors affecting their migrations. Play games to find out what dangers animals face during these seasonal movements. Explore the world to see just where and how far animals will travel!
Prices:
- Akron Zoo Members: $220
- Non-Members: $245
Spring Break Camp is SOLD OUT.