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Wild Adventures Camp

Wild Adventures Camp

Students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 will discover something new at the Dallas Zoo during each of our camp experiences.

All Camps include

Guided tours of the Zoo

Animal encounters

Nature-based learning

Educational experiences

Camps for Every Season

June-August

Summer Camps

During the summer, campers can enjoy a full day at the Zoo through outdoor exploration, educational adventures, age-appropriate fun, and opportunities to learn about our animal families.

October-January

Fall and Winter Camps

When school is out for the Thanksgiving and winter breaks, bring your campers to the Zoo to experience weather-appropriate activities, including projects and games, educational tours, and animal encounters.

Explore our camps

Weeklong

Summer Camps

Weeklong summer camps offer full weeks of fun for campers, featuring themed educational experiences, Zoo tours, creative projects, and more. Campers are grouped by grade level according to their age in the fall and are led through the Zoo in small groups by our Zoo Guides.

Dates: Monday–Friday during June and July

Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., with AfterCamp Care available until 5 p.m.

Cost: $340 Public | $275 for Dallas Zoo Members

Member On Sale: Jan. 13, 2026
Public On Sale: Jan. 14, 2026

Single-Day Camps

Single-day summer camps offered on select days in July provide a day of adventure with Zoo tours, games, up-close animal encounters, and more. Campers are grouped according to their age in the fall and led through the Zoo in small groups by our Zoo Guides.

Dates: July 13, 14, 15, and 17

Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., with AfterCamp Care available until 5 p.m.

Cost: $70 Public | $63 for Dallas Zoo Members

Member On Sale: Jan. 13, 2026
Public On Sale: Jan. 14, 2026

Before You Register

Still have questions?

Contact our education department at 
Education@DallasZoo.com
or 469.554.7300.

Cancellation & Refund Policy
All camp sales are final. No refunds will be given for cancelled camp reservations or camp withdrawals. An education program credit may be issued based on circumstance. Credit will not be issued for cancellations made within 48 hours of start date or for no-shows. All programs will take place rain or shine. The Dallas Zoo reserves the right to cancel or change any program for reasons we deem appropriate. In the event that we cancel your program, a credit will be issued and individuals will be contacted directly.

Dallas Zoo’s Wild Adventures Camps are single-skill exempt camps not licensed by the State of Texas.