2010 Summer Camp Safari at the Virginia Zoo

The wonderful, weird and wild all can be found at Summer Safari Camp at the Virginia Zoo. From animal encounters to crafts, games and exciting discoveries, Virginia Zoo camp is for kids who love wild things and want to explore the world.

The weekly, five-day sessions begin June 21 and continue through the week of August 16.  Little campers who are 4 and 5 years old will enjoy half day sessions from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Older adventurers from 6 to 14 years old will enjoy a full day of fun and learning from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

From lions to zebras, we have it all. Campers can learn more about the natural world in their own backyards, be inspired to save the world through conservation, or learn more about the exotic world of animal science.

Cost For Each Weekly Session:       

• Half day camps -- $140 Zoo members/$165 non-members
• Full day camps -- $240 Zoo members/ $290 non-members
• Extended Care -- $25/day (available for full day camps only)

Registration: 

• Click here to download registration form.  Fill it out and send to us with payment.  For more information, call (757) 441-2374, ext. 229.

2010 Summer Safari Camp Schedule

Ages 4-5 (Half Day Camps)

August 16-20

• Backyard and Beyond: Where Animals Live: Discover the reasons why animals are where they are in the world starting with your own backyard.

Ages 6-7

August 16-20

• Disgusting or Fascinating? EEK! & Ewww! Animals: Explore nature’s fascinating aspects of things that are disgusting.  Or are they?  Why are insects good food?  Why do elephants eat their own dung without getting sick? Discover these natural wonders and more.