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 fall one-day camps, plus our weeklong camps for Mid-Winter & Spring Break!
1-Day Camps
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Winter Tales
The temperature is falling, the wind is howling, and snow gathers on the ground. How do animals survive in these harsh conditions? From hibernation to migration, animals have incredible ways to make it through the bleak winter. Join us as we discover the myriad ways animals survive in winter!
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: | Thursday, 12/26 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
Slumber 'til Spring
Snow days provide a wonderful time for a nap, but did you know that animals will sleep to survive? Cozy up at the Queens Zoo while we explore how animals hibernate through the winter.
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: | Friday, 12/27 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
Extreme Survivors
How do animals stay warm in the winter? They wear nice fur coats! Different animals will change their bodies to better suit a cold climate. From growing out a winter coat to building up blubber, animals have unique adaptations to fight the winter chill.
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, 12/30 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
Winter Vacation
Do you ever want to spend your winter break on a tropical island? Birds, butterflies, and more will look for greener pastures to avoid the winter wonderland every year. Together we will investigate the methods of migration and analyze the reasons animals migrate!
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: | Tuesday, 12/31 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
Beast Friends Forever
Did you know that different species of animals will work together to survive? Some animals have symbiotic relationships with each other. Let's discover the unique relationships between different animal species and learn more about how humans interact with animals!
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, 1/20/25 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
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 |
