Zoo Camps

At Lincoln Park Zoo camps, kids in grades preK–8 go wild for nature. Through hands-on activities and visiting the animals, campers uncover all the ways the zoo—and the Earth!—is an amazing place.

As part of our commitment to serving all who want to participate in our programs, scholarships are available for most of our programs.

In-person Camps

Conservation Camp

Rising Grades PreK–5
June–August
General Registration opens in early March.

Campers will explore the zoo and learn about animals and how we care for them. They’ll also make new friends and spend time outdoors.

Campers must be at least 4 years old on their first day of camp to attend.

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Zoo Crew

Rising Grades 6–8
June–August
General Registration opens in early March.

Through team-building and immersive learning, campers entering grades 6–8 in the fall will explore the relationships between animals, humans, and ecosystems.

Zoo Crew sessions are two weeks long and include weekly field trips, conversations with zoo experts, and a Late Stay at the Zoo on the last Wednesday of each session.

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Winter Break Camp

Grades PreK–5
December 30–31, 2024 and January 2–3, 2025
Registration is open

Campers chase their curiosity while discovering the awe-inspiring world of wildlife—engaging with the animals, places, and people that make the zoo an amazing place!

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Inclusion at Summer Camp

At Lincoln Park Zoo, we value the inclusion of campers of all abilities. To achieve this, we have an Inclusion Specialist at summer camp who can communicate with families and camp staff to develop accommodations for campers with diverse needs.

Learn about Inclusion