Queens Zoo
School Break Camps
No School? Come to zoo camp! Join us for all new school break camps with hands-on activities, animal investigations, and plenty of fun. Scroll down to check out 1-Day Camps during MLK Day, Lunar New Year & Eid al-Fitr as well as 5-Day Camps for Mid-Winter & Spring Break!
1-Day Camps
Lunar New Year: Snakes
Scales, forked tongues, and powerful muscles: snakes are unique and wonderfully suited for survival! Celebrate the year of the snake as we explore the sensational serpent scene. Through crafts, exhibit visits, and up-close animal encounters, we’ll learn more about this misunderstood and marvelous animal.
Full day camp for children only. Campers will explore exhibits as well as do activities both in and out-doors. Caregiver must provide lunch and snack.
Grades K-5
| Price: | $112 members $140 regular |
| Dates: | Wednesday, 1/29/25 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
Animal Performances
From the elaborate dance of a peacock spider to the stunning impersonations of a lyrebird, animals around the world put on Broadway winning performances as part of their natural behaviors! Through animal demonstrations, games, and activities campers will discover the variety of behaviors that help animals survive in the wild.
Full day camp for children only. Campers will explore exhibits as well as do activities both in and out-doors. Caregiver must provide lunch and snack.
Grades K-5
| Price: | $112 members $140 regular |
| Dates: | Monday, 3/31/25 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
5-Day Camps
Wild Survivors
During this weeklong exploration, we'll examine how animals live their everyday lives. As humans, we get our food from the grocery store, we wear coats when we get cold, and we live in our homes. How do animals help us do these things? How do animals meet all their needs for survival? Find out through exciting activities with our WCS Educators! Meet some of our animals up close and learn about how they use their adaptations for survival.
Full day camp for children only. Campers will explore exhibits as well as do activities both in and out-doors. Caregiver must provide lunch and snack.
Grades K-5
| Price: | $495 members $550 regular |
| Dates: | Monday-Friday, 2/17/25 - 2/21/25 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
Backyard Explorers
Calling all Neighborhood Naturalists! Join us as we embark on a fun and informative journey exploring the nature that we can find in our own backyards! Join us in this five-day camp as we learn about the natural world that is right beneath our feet by getting hands-on experiences with the wildlife that we see every day!
Five-day camp during February Recess. Each day campers will explore a different animal group or habitat. Caregivers must provide lunch and snacks.
Grades K-5
| Price: | $495 members $550 regular |
| Dates: | Monday - Friday 4/14/25 - 4/18/25 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
