Experience the WILDEST camps in town!

Denver Zoo Mini-Camps offer a fun and educational way to spend those days off of school, offered during school breaks October-February.  Spring Safari and Summer Safari are week-long camps during spring break and summer vacation.

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Denver Zoo Mini-Camps
A great alternative to sitting at home during those days out of school, Denver Zoo Mini-Camps provide FUN and learning at the WILDEST spot in town!  Participate in hands-on activities, animal encounters, crafts, games, stories and zoo tours. 

2010 Mini-Camp Sessions

Each mini-camp date offers programs from 9am-4pm, for children in Pre-K through 5th grade. When registering, please register your child for the camp that corresponds to their current grade in school.  Pre-K campers must be 4 years old.

Creepy Creatures, Oct. 28
Ewwww!  Get up close and personal with critters that creep and crawl. Explore strange animals with gross habits, and visit cool creatures of the night in this pre-Halloween camp.

Jaws, Paws & Claws, Oct. 29
Powerful predators with jaws, paws and claws are often misunderstood.  Meet these animal ‘beasties’ and see their not-so-scary side!  Wear your costume and celebrate with the wildest crowd around.

Feasts for the Beasts, Nov. 24
How do zoo animals celebrate the holidays?  With food and fun, just like you!  Act like a zookeeper and learn the tricks of the trade as you take a peek into Thanksgiving feasts for the beasts at Denver Zoo.

EARLY DROP-OFF SUPERVISION          8-9 a.m.         $10 per day
LATE PICK-UP SUPERVISION               4-5 p.m.         $10 per day

Scholarships are available.  If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, do not register online.  Download the Red Apple Scholarship Fund application from our website, email edsupport@denverzoo.org or call us at 303-376-4888, option 8 to have an application sent to you. 

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

• Denver Zoo Members MUST login in under their 6-digit Member ID number to receive discounted member rates for mini-camp.  Your password is your zip code, unless you have previously changed your password information in the online system.
• After registration is confirmed, the Denver Zoo adheres to a NO-REFUND, NO-CREDIT, NO-SUBSTITUTION policy.  If you are unable to attend, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation.

If I have questions regarding Mini-Camps, whom can I contact?
The easiest option is to email us at edsupport@denverzoo.org.  You may also call 303.376.4894 for assistance.