The Texas Zoo
The Texas Zoo
Events and News

Events and News

Regularly Scheduled Events:

Keeper Chats:  Daily 2pm & 3pm

Zoosdays (fun and educational activities for younger kids):  Tuesday 10am

Gator Feeding & Program:  Wednesday & Saturday 12pm

Lion Training:  Thursday & Saturday 12pm

Animal Shows: Saturday & Sunday 1pm

 

Upcoming Events:


2013 Summer Camps

2013 Summer Camp Registration


Pre-K 4 —Second Grade Camps

 

Zoo Friends—June 24-28  9-12 p.m. Pre-K—Kindergarten  $60 pass holders & $75 general public 

Get your tiny tot geared for school with a camp full of animal encounters, crafts, games, stories, and much more all designed to get them a hands on welcome to the world of Biology.

 

Reptiles Rock—June 24-28 1-4 p.m. 1-2nd Grade $60 pass holders & $75 general public

Let your kids slither and stomp their way into the awesome world of reptiles in this week long half day camp.

 

Zoo Crew—July 8-12 9-12 p.m. 1-2nd Grade $60 pass holders & $75 general public

Give your student a chance to stay on track and keep ahead in school with this week long camp full of animal encounters, games, crafts, and writing activities designed to get them learning about the Animal  Kingdom, habitats, adaptations, and much more.

 

ZooMu—July 29-August 2 9-12 p.m. 4-8 years old $100 pass holders & $120 general public

Joins us and the Children’s Discovery Museum in a week long camp of fun art and activities.

 

Third—Sixth Grade Camps

 

Zoo Explorers—June 17-21 9-4 p.m. 4-6th Grade $100 pass holders & $125 general public

Bring your kiddo in for a week long in depth keeper view of what it takes to work in a Zoo.

 

MuZooUm Trot—June 18-20 9 –12 p.m. 3-6th Grade$75 pass holders & $90 general public

Join the Zoo, Museum of the Coastal Bend, and the Nave Museum for a 3 day camp of Texas native art and fun.

 

Texas Our Texas—July 8-12  1-4 p.m. 3-4th Grade $60 pass holders & $75 general public

Introduce your 3rd or 4th grader to the wonders of their very own backyard in this week long Texas based camp.

 

Zoo Warriors—July 15-19 9-4 p.m. 3-4th Grade  $100 pass holders & $125 general public

Give your warrior a week at the Zoo full of animal encounters, games, activities, crafts, and much more all designed to help them stay ahead in the areas of the Animal Kingdom, habitats, weather patterns, the water cycle, metamorphosis, and a whole lot more of Biology fun!

 

Conservation Rangers—July 22-26 9-4 p.m. 5-6th Grade $100 pass holders & $125 general public

Do you have a child who loves to be green? Sign them up for Conservation Rangers where we’ll spend a week exploring different kinds of power, different ways to conserve, the importance of recycling, and have lots of green themed games, crafts,  activities, and more.

 

Sixth Grade—High school Camps

 

 Camp Zoology—July 29-August 2 9-4 p.m. 6th-12th grade $175 pass holder & $200 general public

Spend a week traveling with us as we visit sites all over the area, including the Texas State Aquarium, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, and more to get in depth in Biology!

 

Drawn to Animals—August 5-9 9-12 p.m.6-9th grade $100 pass holders & $125 general public

Join us for a brand new arts camp this summer for older students interested in developing their artistic talents and interests. The focus will be on traditional media, gesture & sketchbook drawing, and still life works. Art supplies included.

 

Girl Scouts & Overnight Camps

 

Girl Scouts Camp & Overnight—August 19-23 9am—4pm Daisies, Brownies, Juniors $135 pass holders & $155 general public

Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to earn badges while having fun in and around the Zoo.  Crafts & Activities.  To wrap up this camp, girl scouts will have the opportunity to spend the night in The Zoo. 

 

 

Creatures of the Night Overnight Adventure  - June 28th 7pm—7am 4th & 5th grade $35 pass holders &

$50 general public

Come spend the night with the zoo

animals and be part of the noise. The Adventure includes lessons on nocturnal animals, outdoor movie, night tour, star program, crafts, snacks, dinner and breakfast. 

 

General Camp Information

Camps are TEKS and STAAR aligned, Snacks are provided for every camp,

Campers are required to bring their own lunch for full day camps—No kitchen appliances will be available,

Before and After Camp Care is available for most camps

 

 

Registration Information

Pre-Registration is mandatory for all camps

To Register: Visit the Gift Shop or Download Registration Form On The Website and send it in.

 

*Registration includes a $20 non-refundable fee & No refunds will be given once registration closes.