Explore the Zoo like never before! Get up close and personal with a majestic Indian rhino or nose-to-beak with a playful lorikeet. Learn from professionals what it takes to become a zookeeper, veterinarian or animal trainer. Get ready to experience VIP access, up-close animal encounters and soaking splashes on our water adventure, Roaring Springs. The fun is non-stop!
Children that have completed grades K-8.
As of Spring 2023
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday-Friday
Free extended care from
8-9 AM & 4-5 PM
Starting at $329 for Standard Camps
Starting at $389 for Premium Workshops
Prices are per week, per child
June 5th – August 4th
No camps the week of July 4th
For more information, contact us at:
Phone: 813-933-8093 | Email: EducationPrograms@ZooTampa.org
Please include the following information in an email:
K-1st
K-1st Grade Summer Camps are currently full. Please see the steps in the section above on contacting our Educational Programs team to add your child to the waitlist.
Birds, mammals, reptiles… oh my! Can you identify the many kinds of animals at the zoo? Find out what they have in common and how each group is different from the next. Then, put your newfound knowledge to the test to help sort out an animal mystery!
Are you ready to “Zoo-vive” the best week of camp ever? Learn about how animals survive in the wild, and how their amazing adaptations help them succeed. Then complete survival challenges of your own to see how much of a Zoo-vivor you have become!
Taking care of animals is a big job… are you up for the challenge? From zookeepers to veterinarians, and everyone in between, it takes a lot of people to keep the animals healthy and happy. Find out how they do it as you become a Dr. Zoo Little!
Ever wonder how an animal builds its home in the wild or how we make a home for them here at the zoo? Explore the many habitats at ZooTampa and learn how they meet our animals’ basic needs. Throughout the week, you’ll design all the elements to create your very own animal abode!
2nd-3rd
2nd-3rd Grade Summer Camps are currently full. Please see the steps in the section above on contacting our Educational Programs team to add your child to the waitlist.
Children must have completed 2nd or 3rd grade as of Spring 2023
Is it your dream to work with animals when you grow up? Then this camp is for you! Learn about the many people who provide the best care for our animals here at the zoo. From cleaning habitats to examining animals, you’ll get an insider look at a typical day for our zoo staff.
Grab your passport and get ready for adventure! Travel through ZooTampa one habitat at a time and discover how animals adapt to some of the most unique homes on the planet. Then, find out how you can become a Habitat Hero in your own backyard!
Did you know that a bird’s beak inspired the design of a train? Or that dog fur led to the invention of Velcro? We learn from animals to make our lives better, and here at the zoo, our inventions can make our animals’ lives better too! Get ready to explore, invent, and innovate alongside the animals during this weeklong adventure!
Get ready to become a fierce competitor! Learn about animals’ extreme survival strategies, how they compete for resources, and the challenges they face. Then use that same knowledge to complete your own challenges. Let the games begin!
4th-5th
4th-5th Grade Summer Camps are currently full. Please see the steps in the section above on contacting our Educational Programs team to add your child to the waitlist.
Children must have completed 4th or 5th grade as of Spring 2023
Did you know that the work we do at ZooTampa helps animals all around the world? Join our animal care professionals to see how they learn about animal behavior and then use that knowledge to help wildlife and wild places. Find out how you can join our conservation efforts as you become a part of our Junior Zoo Crew!
Have you dreamed of becoming an animal trainer? Work alongside our animal care professionals to learn the skills you need to succeed! Find out how our animals learn new behaviors and help them practice the behaviors they already know at training sessions throughout the week!
Discover what it’s like to be a zookeeper as you go behind-the-scenes with our animal care professionals! Find out how they care for over 1100 animals at ZooTampa, and join in to help them complete some of their daily tasks. See if you have what it takes to become the next Animal Care Apprentice!
6th-8th
6th-8th Grade Summer Camps are currently full. Please see the steps in the section above on contacting our Educational Programs team to add your child to the waitlist.
Children must have completed 6th, 7th, or 8th grade as of Spring 2023
Learning about animals and their behavior is a key component to protecting them at the zoo and in the wild. Work with our animal care team to study some of our rescued residents, and then create a rehabilitation plan for one of them. Find out if they are a good candidate for release and discover ways we can all help our Florida native wildlife!
Dive deeper into the field of zookeeping and see first-hand what it’s like to care for the animals at ZooTampa. From cleaning habitats and providing enrichment to monitoring animal health and delivering keeper chats, it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to be a true Animal Care Expert!
Did you know that our rhinos lend us an ear so that we can take a blood sample? Or that our elephants show us their feet in order to get pedicures? All of the training we do at ZooTampa helps us better care for our animals. Join the team as you learn the tools and techniques our trainers use, and test your own training skills throughout the week!
K-1st Grade Summer Camps are currently full. Please see the steps in the section above on contacting our Educational Programs team to add your child to the waitlist.
Birds, mammals, reptiles… oh my! Can you identify the many kinds of animals at the zoo? Find out what they have in common and how each group is different from the next. Then, put your newfound knowledge to the test to help sort out an animal mystery!
Are you ready to “Zoo-vive” the best week of camp ever? Learn about how animals survive in the wild, and how their amazing adaptations help them succeed. Then complete survival challenges of your own to see how much of a Zoo-vivor you have become!
Taking care of animals is a big job… are you up for the challenge? From zookeepers to veterinarians, and everyone in between, it takes a lot of people to keep the animals healthy and happy. Find out how they do it as you become a Dr. Zoo Little!
Ever wonder how an animal builds its home in the wild or how we make a home for them here at the zoo? Explore the many habitats at ZooTampa and learn how they meet our animals’ basic needs. Throughout the week, you’ll design all the elements to create your very own animal abode!
2nd-3rd Grade Summer Camps are currently full. Please see the steps in the section above on contacting our Educational Programs team to add your child to the waitlist.
Children must have completed 2nd or 3rd grade as of Spring 2023
Is it your dream to work with animals when you grow up? Then this camp is for you! Learn about the many people who provide the best care for our animals here at the zoo. From cleaning habitats to examining animals, you’ll get an insider look at a typical day for our zoo staff.
Grab your passport and get ready for adventure! Travel through ZooTampa one habitat at a time and discover how animals adapt to some of the most unique homes on the planet. Then, find out how you can become a Habitat Hero in your own backyard!
Did you know that a bird’s beak inspired the design of a train? Or that dog fur led to the invention of Velcro? We learn from animals to make our lives better, and here at the zoo, our inventions can make our animals’ lives better too! Get ready to explore, invent, and innovate alongside the animals during this weeklong adventure!
Get ready to become a fierce competitor! Learn about animals’ extreme survival strategies, how they compete for resources, and the challenges they face. Then use that same knowledge to complete your own challenges. Let the games begin!
4th-5th Grade Summer Camps are currently full. Please see the steps in the section above on contacting our Educational Programs team to add your child to the waitlist.
Children must have completed 4th or 5th grade as of Spring 2023
Did you know that the work we do at ZooTampa helps animals all around the world? Join our animal care professionals to see how they learn about animal behavior and then use that knowledge to help wildlife and wild places. Find out how you can join our conservation efforts as you become a part of our Junior Zoo Crew!
Have you dreamed of becoming an animal trainer? Work alongside our animal care professionals to learn the skills you need to succeed! Find out how our animals learn new behaviors and help them practice the behaviors they already know at training sessions throughout the week!
Discover what it’s like to be a zookeeper as you go behind-the-scenes with our animal care professionals! Find out how they care for over 1100 animals at ZooTampa, and join in to help them complete some of their daily tasks. See if you have what it takes to become the next Animal Care Apprentice!
6th-8th Grade Summer Camps are currently full. Please see the steps in the section above on contacting our Educational Programs team to add your child to the waitlist.
Children must have completed 6th, 7th, or 8th grade as of Spring 2023
Learning about animals and their behavior is a key component to protecting them at the zoo and in the wild. Work with our animal care team to study some of our rescued residents, and then create a rehabilitation plan for one of them. Find out if they are a good candidate for release and discover ways we can all help our Florida native wildlife!
Dive deeper into the field of zookeeping and see first-hand what it’s like to care for the animals at ZooTampa. From cleaning habitats and providing enrichment to monitoring animal health and delivering keeper chats, it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to be a true Animal Care Expert!
Did you know that our rhinos lend us an ear so that we can take a blood sample? Or that our elephants show us their feet in order to get pedicures? All of the training we do at ZooTampa helps us better care for our animals. Join the team as you learn the tools and techniques our trainers use, and test your own training skills throughout the week!
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