Provide the perfect adventure for your young animal fanatic! Camps feature animal experiences, zoo expedition and hands-on, camper-driven exploration. Escape the ordinary - go WILD with Safari Camp at Denver Zoo.
$75 per camper/day
Service and Accommodation Fees
Single-day camp experiences offered:
Each camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Early or Late Care are not offered during Winter Safari Camp.
• Important Information PDF
• Policies and Procedures
• Illness Policy
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 aMedication Administration Permission Form three 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. Please apply for financial assistance when registering online.
Questions or concerns? Email the Camp Team at safaricamps@denverzoo.org.
Full-Day camp session for each program and date are provided or campers currently in Grades K-2 and 3-5.
Play Date at Denver Zoo Series
Here at Denver Zoo, we take PLAY seriously! Why? PLAY helps keep humans and our Denver Zoo residents happy & healthy. Using “enrichment” like puzzle feeders, stinky perfumes, art lessons, and more, we make life- from mealtime to checkups – playful and engaging for all the animals in our care! Play alongside us in this enriching camp!
Curriculum and animal focus are different each day. Campers are welcome to attend one, some or all available sessions.
Happy, Healthy Zoo Series
Did you ever wonder how Denver Zoo keeps its more than 3,000 animals happy and healthy? Well, you’re in luck! Together, we’ll uncover the incredible science behind the care DZ provides. You HERD right! Campers will explore real-world animal challenges with a different zooprise animal each day as they learn some of the unique ways our keepers, veterinarians, nutritionists, and exhibit designers meet the challenges of caring for our one big WILD family.
Curriculum and animal focus are different each day. Campers are welcome to attend one, some or all available sessions.
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!
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Learn about the other seasonal camps and mini-camps we offer.