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Lincoln Children's Zoo

Zoo Camp is back and better than ever for 2024! Every day is a new adventure that offers a unique and engaging experience to connect campers with wildlife. Each camp includes interactive learning opportunities and activities. Register Now!

Enjoy brand new behind-the-scenes experiences, animal encounters and STEAM activities! 

5-Day Camps • $260 Members | $299 Non-Members
*4-Day Camps • $205 Members | $240 Non-Members
Camps are 5 days long unless otherwise noted. Shortened 4-day are only offered during the weeks of Memorial Day and 4th of July. 

Camp Dates

  • Week 1 (May 27-30): Super Scientist – What is it like to be a biologist, veterinarian, or zookeeper? Campers will learn about environmental, ecological, and life sciences while exploring real-life applications in the zoo industry. *This is a 4-day week due to the Memorial Day holiday.   
  • Week 2 (June 2-6): Habitats & Homes – Why does a beaver create a dam? How do bees make a hive? Campers will explore an array of animal homes around the world, including here at the Zoo! 
  • Week 3 (June 9-13): Amazing Adaptations – Animals have so many “superpowers” that help them thrive in a variety of conditions and environments! Campers will learn about different species’ special traits and what makes them so important to their ecosystems. 
  • Week 4 (June 16-20): Super Scientist 
  • Week 5 (June 23-27): Habitats & Homes 
  • Week 6 (June 30-July 3): Amazing Adaptations – *This is a 4-day week due to the Independence Day holiday.  
  • Week 7 (July 7-July 11): Super Scientist 
  • Week 8 (July 14-18): Habitats & Homes 
  • Week 9 (July 21-25): Amazing Adaptations 
  • Week 10 (July 28-August 1): Super Scientist 

Each week of summer camp includes a variety of activities and experiences so campers can enjoy attending multiple weeks of camp. While there are not weekly themes, each week will not be identical.

If the camp group/date you are looking for does not appear during registration, that group/date is sold out. Register HERE.

Camp Time

Camps are from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.
Check-in: 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. outside the front gates
Check-out: 4:15 to 4:30 p.m. in the Nest 529 Greenspace by the front gates 

Camp Age Groups


*Campers must sign up for their current grade
Kindergarten & 1st grade (Two groups of 20 campers each)
2nd & 3rd grade (Three groups of 20 campers each)
4th and 5th grade (Two groups of 25 campers each)
6th and 7th grade (One group of 25 campers)