ZOO MINI CAMP
Registration now open for Zoo Mini Camps Fall 2024!
Join us for one or all of our "wild" Zoo Mini Camps! Based on our popular Summer, Spring Break, and Winter Break Zoo Camp Programs, each Mini Camp is based on a different theme and offers an opportunity for animal encounters, crafts, and games. Held on single no-school days following the MMSD school calendar.
Zoo Mini Camp Details
- Fee: $70 - Henry Vilas Zoo Members at the Family level or above receive a 10% discount
- Camps are geared toward students in 1st-4th grade
- Hours: drop off is between 8:00 - 8:30 am, camp activities are from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, pick up is between 3:30 - 4:00 pm
- Each day includes: a science challenge, thematic games and activities, and of course an up-close animal encounter!
- Lunch and snack are not provided. Please pack your own lunch and a snack that does not need refrigeration.
Fall 2024 Zoo Mini Camp Dates
If the camp you're interested in is full, click on REGISTER to add yourself to the waiting list. If there is high enough demand, we may be able to open up more spots.
- Thursday, October 3rd - Scale Tales
- Friday, October 4th - There's No Place Like Home
- Monday, November 4th - Critter Keeper
- Tuesday, November 5th - SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction
- Wednesday, November 27th- Feasts for the Beasts
- Monday, December 2nd - Animal Superheroes
- Dates subject to change based on MMSD schedules
BONUS Zoo Mini Camp Details
- We are once again offering a few weekend afternoon drop-off camps prior to the holidays to provide families with a little extra kid-free time to make their holiday preparations.
- Fee: $40 - Henry Vilas Zoo Members at the Family level or above receive a 10% discount
- Camps are geared toward students in K-5th grade
- Hours: drop off is at 1:00 pm, pick up is at 5:00 pm
- Each afternoon includes some animal encounters, a craft, and games.
- Lunch is not provided. Please feed your campers a good lunch before bringing them to the Zoo. We will provide a small snack during the afternoon.
Winter 2024 BONUS Zoo Mini Camp Dates
If the camp you're interested in is full, click on REGISTER to add yourself to the waiting list. If there is high enough demand, we may be able to open up more spots.
- Saturday, December 7th - BONUS MINI CAMP - Kids Fun Day at the Zoo!
- Sunday, December 8th - BONUS MINI CAMP - Kids Fun Day at the Zoo!
- Saturday, December 14th - BONUS MINI CAMP - Kids Fun Day at the Zoo!
Scholarships Available
Note: completing this application does not guarantee a spot in camp. Scholarship funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.