Mill Mountain Zoo’s popular summer camps are a terrific way to introduce your child to the animal kingdom or to foster an existing interest in the feathered, furry and scaly critters living on our planet.  Each camp is designed to encourage a child’s respect and enthusiasm for the natural world through hands-on, fun and educational activities. Besides shadowing and assisting keepers, campers will experience up-close animal encounters, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, scientific explorations, and OH SO MUCH MORE!  

Summer Camp is designed for students ages 6-15. All camps will run for 5 days from 9-4 daily. Camps are outdoors and occur rain or shine, so students must dress appropriately, closed-toed shoes are required (no Crocs!). Campers should bring a lunch that does not require refrigeration, and a water bottle.  The zoo will provide water and a snack during the day.

Summer Camps offered:

• June 16-20 for ages 6-8, Critter Camp: Animal Kingdom Adventures is a fun-filled journey through the diverse world of animals! Each day, campers will explore a different class of the Animal Kingdom—Reptiles, Birds, Mammals, Amphibians, and Fish—through hands-on activities, games, crafts, and up-close animal encounters. This engaging camp encourages curiosity and critical thinking while helping campers discover what makes each group unique! Register HERE!

• June 23-27 for ages 10-13, Wildlife Detectives Camp invites campers to become nature’s detectives! They’ll learn how to identify common native wildlife by exploring tracks, calls, and scat. Through engaging hands-on activities, games, crafts, and up-close animal encounters, campers will discover how to read the clues animals leave behind, unlocking the mysteries of the natural world around us! Register HERE!

• July 14-18 for ages 9-11, Jr. Zoo Crew Camp gives campers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of zookeeping! Through engaging activities, games, and hands-on experiences, they’ll explore what it takes to care for animals—like creating diets, cleaning exhibits, and learning about animal behavior. Zookeeping is a challenging but rewarding job, so get ready to get your hands dirty! Register HERE!

• July 21-25 for ages 12-15, Zookeeper Academy is the next step for campers ready to take their zookeeping skills to the next level! In this advanced camp, campers will dive deeper into the world of animal care with more complex tasks and critical thinking activities. They’ll work on creating diets, managing animal enrichment, observing behaviors, and more, all while gaining hands-on experience with our dedicated staff. This camp challenges campers to think like true animal caretakers! Register HERE!

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Registration is required and will be closing a week before your chosen camp is occurring.  

‍The Emergency Medical Form and the Liability Form will be emailed to you upon receipt of your registration form. Please return forms by the start date of camp.

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Pricing:

Members of the Zoo: $200

Non-members: $250

All camps are non-refundable unless camp is cancelled by Mill Mountain Zoo.

Mill Mountain Zoo’s popular summer camps are a terrific way to introduce your child to the animal kingdom or to foster an existing interest in the feathered, furry and scaly critters living on our planet.  Each camp is designed to encourage a child’s respect and enthusiasm for the natural world through hands-on, fun and educational activities. Besides shadowing and assisting keepers, campers will experience up-close animal encounters, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, scientific explorations, and OH SO MUCH MORE!  

Summer Camp is designed for students ages 6-15. All camps will run for 5 days from 9-4 daily. Camps are outdoors and occur rain or shine, so students must dress appropriately, closed-toed shoes are required (no Crocs!). Campers should bring a lunch that does not require refrigeration, and a water bottle.  The zoo will provide water and a snack during the day.

Summer Camps offered:

• June 16-20 for ages 6-8, Critter Camp: Animal Kingdom Adventures is a fun-filled journey through the diverse world of animals! Each day, campers will explore a different class of the Animal Kingdom—Reptiles, Birds, Mammals, Amphibians, and Fish—through hands-on activities, games, crafts, and up-close animal encounters. This engaging camp encourages curiosity and critical thinking while helping campers discover what makes each group unique! Register HERE!

• June 23-27 for ages 10-13, Wildlife Detectives Camp invites campers to become nature’s detectives! They’ll learn how to identify common native wildlife by exploring tracks, calls, and scat. Through engaging hands-on activities, games, crafts, and up-close animal encounters, campers will discover how to read the clues animals leave behind, unlocking the mysteries of the natural world around us! Register HERE!

• July 14-18 for ages 9-11, Jr. Zoo Crew Camp gives campers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of zookeeping! Through engaging activities, games, and hands-on experiences, they’ll explore what it takes to care for animals—like creating diets, cleaning exhibits, and learning about animal behavior. Zookeeping is a challenging but rewarding job, so get ready to get your hands dirty! Register HERE!

• July 21-25 for ages 12-15, Zookeeper Academy is the next step for campers ready to take their zookeeping skills to the next level! In this advanced camp, campers will dive deeper into the world of animal care with more complex tasks and critical thinking activities. They’ll work on creating diets, managing animal enrichment, observing behaviors, and more, all while gaining hands-on experience with our dedicated staff. This camp challenges campers to think like true animal caretakers! Register HERE!

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Registration is required and will be closing a week before your chosen camp is occurring.  

‍The Emergency Medical Form and the Liability Form will be emailed to you upon receipt of your registration form. Please return forms by the start date of camp.

‍

Pricing:

Members of the Zoo: $200

Non-members: $250

All camps are non-refundable unless camp is cancelled by Mill Mountain Zoo.