Provide the perfect adventure for your young animal fanatic! Camps feature animal experiences, zoo expeditions, and hands-on, camper-driven exploration. Escape the ordinary - go WILD with Safari Camp at Denver Zoo.
Summer Safari 2024 information will be available in late December - early January.
Step 1 of Registration: Purchase a spot for your camper in the week and camp title of your choosing. No camper details will be filled out at this time.
Step 2 of Registration: After purchasing a camp, click HERE to fill out general questions about your camper(s) in the Parent Portal, including a brief medical history, sign waivers, etc. Campers cannot attend camp until this step is complete!
Have the following information available for this step in the registration process:
2023 Summer Safari Camps are available at the above rates for both Denver Zoo members and the general public. We appreciate your support!
Service and Accommodation Fees
Running Weekly: June 5 - August 11,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A limited number of Late Care spots are available for pre-registered campers. Late Care occurs from 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
If your child requires emergency, prescription, or over-the-counter medication during camp, a parent/guardian and the child’s physician must complete and submit a Medication Administration Permission Form two weeks prior to your child’s first day of camp. Any medication for a chronic illness such as asthma, allergies, or diabetes must be accompanied by a Care Plan written and signed by the child’s physician. Upon review of your camper’s forms, it may be necessary to meet with the parent/guardian to develop a Health Plan.
Campers of all abilities are welcome to register for camp. In order to meet our goal of setting all campers up for success, we ask that you please contact us if your child has any special needs of which we should be aware. We happily work with parents/guardians to make Safari Camp accessible to children with varying needs in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities act; however, we are unable to provide one-on-one or supplementary services. If your child needs to attend camp with his/her full-time care provider, special arrangements can be made, but must be scheduled several weeks in advance for security purposes. After undergoing a background check, the adult caregiver may attend at no charge.
Scholarships are available through Denver Zoo’s Access to Awe Scholarship Fund.
Scholarships will only be awarded for one week of camp per child.
Questions or concerns? Contact us at safaricamps@denverzoo.org
**Campers must turn 5 years old by October 1, 2023
Explore the diverse places and habitats that animals and people call "home.” Travel to plains, mountains, rainforests, deserts, and oceans all without leaving Denver Zoo! Discover where children from other cultures live, learn, and play, and find out how we are all connected.
There’s no need to trek across the planet when the coolest creatures call Denver Zoo home! As a wildlife scientist, you’ll investigate animal characteristics - what makes a mammal a mammal, how reptiles are different, and more! Explore how animals survive, and thrive, and what makes them unique!
Your camper will have an unbe-LEAF-able week connecting with animals and the natural world in Denver Zoo’s nature play camp! Young explorers will engage their sense of wonder and discovery as they literally dig into nature on the Zofnass Barclay Family Nature Play Trail; climb under bushes, find bugs, balance on stumps, and get their hands dirty. This camp is sure to ROCK – come play with us!
Who’ll come out on top? Is it an elephant by a nose? An orangutan swinging into first place? In these games, we’ll examine physical advantages and adaptations, behaviors, and habitats to discover why some animals thrive while others can’t compete. No doubts about it - this camp is a winner!
Pack your bags for a zoo-wide animal expedition! Learn about diverse ecosystems, cultures, and animals from around the world. What wonders might you discover?
Your camper will have an unbe-LEAF-able week connecting with animals and the natural world in Denver Zoo’s nature play camp! Young explorers will engage their sense of wonder and discovery as they literally dig into nature on the Zofnass Barclay Family Nature Play Trail; climb under bushes, find bugs, balance on stumps, and get their hands dirty. This camp is sure to ROCK – come play with us!
The game’s afoot…or a-hoof! Hot on the Denver Zoo trail, campers will conduct their own investigations to get to the bottom of real animal mysteries. Gather evidence by observing creatures from around the globe and uncovering the connections they have with us and each other. Can you crack the case?
Join Denver Zoo in its commitment to save wildlife in this special camp. Meet conservationists at Denver Zoo and delve into the challenges, successes, and partnerships to save animals like bison, Lake Titicaca frogs, and big horn sheep. Then take your knowledge on the road! Do your part to build a world where wildlife thrives by participating in REAL field conservation in Colorado. One or two days of this camp involve field trips doing conservation work in the Denver metro area.
Does your camper dream of one day working in a zoo? There are a plethora of opportunities, but where to begin? From animal care and horticulture to field conservation and education, the roles at Denver Zoo are as diverse as the more than 3,500 animals we care for. Explore some of the many careers that work towards saving wildlife every day.
Join Denver Zoo in its commitment to save wildlife in this special camp. Meet conservationists at Denver Zoo and delve into the challenges, successes, and partnerships to save animals like bison, Lake Titicaca frogs, and big horn sheep. Then take your knowledge on the road! Do your part to build a world where wildlife thrives by participating in REAL field conservation in Colorado. One or two days of this camp involve field trips doing conservation work in the Denver metro area.
In this special week of camp, students entering 8th grade will interact directly with Denver Zoo’s animal care staff! Our team of Animal Ambassador zookeepers will teach campers the ins and outs of how they care for and train (small) animals. Campers will discover how keepers set goals for their animals, and how to create fun enrichment that helps our animals show off their impressive, natural behaviors. If your soon-to-be 8th-grader is curious about working at a zoo someday, this camp will demonstrate what caring for the animals is all about!
Denver Zoo follows local, state and federal guidelines when developing its programs, including the CDC Community Level prevention tool and COVID-19 Guidance for Children’s Day Camps. Additionally, Safari Camps collaborates with a contracted health professional to ensure best practice for camper health and wellness. Denver Zoo may adjust COVID-19 related policies or requirements of staff, volunteers, campers and families and will communicate those updates accordingly.