Camps & Overnights

MLK Day Camp

From the Arctic to the Equator, explore the animals found in some of the most extreme habitats around the world, and how they survive in these harsh environments.

Camp runs from 9:00am-4:00pm!

MON • 1/15 

Members: $40 per day           Non-members: $45 per day

President's Day Camp

See who takes the gold, in the Zoo's version of Winter Olympics.  Discover the best animal athletes in the zoo in this fun day camp!

Camp runs from 9:00am-4:00pm!

MON • 2/19

Ages 5-12

Members: $40 per day           Non-members: $45 per day 

Kids’ Night Out

Parents enjoy a night off while we watch the kids!  Take the night off while the kids spend the evening at the zoo enjoying, games, crafts, and a chance to meet a live zoo animal! Parents drop off your kids at 6:00 pm and pick them up by 9:00 pm.  Pizza will be provided.

Ages 5-12

Members: $25            Non-members: $30

Available Dates: March 23, April 6

Looking for something fun to do over Spring Break?  Your child can join the Toledo Zoo at Spring Break Camp!  They will experience non-stop fun with exciting exhibit tours, amazing animal visitors, cool crafts and goofy games.  All camps run 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, and children can sign up for just one or more.  This is a great way to be active during a school break.   Participants must be ages 5-12years. 

Cool Cats

Check out all the zoo's cool cats in this fun day all about felines.  Tigers, cheetahs, cougars and leopards.  Its a big furry family full of cool adaptations.  

TUES • 3/27
TUES • 4/3

Animal Babies

From cubs and calves to tadpoles and chicks, springtime is all about animal babies!   Come see how these wild babies grow up at the zoo.
WED • 3/28
WED • 4/4

Backyard Safari

Go on an animal safari and discover some of the wonderful wildlife that you can find in your own backyard! Learn all about our Wild Toledo Department and the animals they are helping right her in Toledo such as the Monarch Butterfly, the Spotted Turtle and the Hellbender Salamander.  
THURS • 3/29
THURS • 4/5

Members: $40 per day            Non-members: $45 per day

Looking for something fun for the end of Summer?  Join us for a special encore of our Summer Safari Camps!  Our most popular activities, animal visitors, and experiences from the summer are being offered in single day versions August 13-17.  All camps run 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, and children can sign up for just one or more.  Participants must be ages 6-10 years.

Please note that there will not be camp t-shirts for these sessions.

Monday, August 13 -Powerful Predators

Tuesday, August 14 -Animal Giants

Wednesday, August 15 -Polar Opposites

Thursday, August 16 -Animal Ninja Warriors

Friday, August 17 -Flippers, Fins and Feathers

Members: $35 per day            Non-members: $40 per day

Born To Be Wild for 4 to 5 year olds

From calves to cubs, come and discover the zoos newest residents and how they grow up in this camp all about animal babies and the families that raise them!

• Session 1:  June 4-8  (9:00am-12:00pm)                               
• Session 2:  June 25-29  (9:00am-12:00pm)    

Session 3:  July 23-27  (9:00am-12:00pm)

Movin’ & Groovin’ for 4 to 5 year olds

Did you know that animals move in many different ways? Head on over to the zoo and join in on the fun by slithering like a snake, waddling like a penguin, or swinging like a monkey.

• Session 1:  June 11-15 (9:00am-12:00pm)
• Session 2:  July 9-13 (9:00am-12:00pm)
• Session 3:  July 30-August 3  (9:00am-12:00pm)

Once Upon a Zoo for 4 to 5 year olds

Watch all your favorite fairy tale animals come to life in this exciting story safari! Read and discover all about the story book stars that call the zoo home!

• Session 1:  June 18-22 (9:00am-12:00pm)
• Session 2:  July 16-20  (9:00am-12:00pm)
• Session 3:  August 6-10  (9:00am-12:00pm)

Rainforest Rangers for 6 to 10 year olds

Calling all rainforest rangers! Join us in this journey through the jungle! Work together to complete missions and learn how you can help the animals that call the rainforest home.

• Session 1:  July 9-13
• Session 2:  July 23-27
• Session 3:  August 6-10

Call of the Wild for 6 to 10 year olds

Hiss, howl and hoot in this fun camp about animal communication.  Explore the many different ways animals talk to each other from tail wags to dazzling displays.

• Session 1:  June 18-22
• Session 2:  July 16-20
• Session 3:  August 6-10

Zoo Olympics for 6 to 10 year olds

Go for the Gold in this camp about the champions of the animal kingdom, and discover the animal record holders to see how you compare!

• Session 1:  June 11-15
• Session 2:  July 16-20
• Session 3:  July 30-August 3

Animal Detectives for 6 to 10 year olds

In this camp you must use your detective skills to search for evidence that animals leave behind! Investigate animal tracks, scat and feathers to solve mysteries and figure out who the animal culprits are!

• Session 1:  June 4-8
• Session 2:  June 18-22
• Session 3:  July 9-13

Around the World for 6 to 10 year olds

Bon voyage! Travel to Asia, Africa, South America, the Arctic, Australia and more—all in one week! Experience exotic animals found all over the world, and discover the unique cultures that live with this wildlife. So pack your bags, grab your passport, and let the adventure begin!

• Session 1:  June 11-15
• Session 2:  June 25-29
• Session 3:  July 23-27

Catch Me If You Can for 6 to 10 year olds

Are you faster than a cheetah? Can you out smart a fox?  Explore some of the amazing ways that animals keep themselves safe from predators in this fun and exciting camp about predators and prey!

• Session 1:  June 4-8
• Session 2:  June 25-29
• Session 3:  July 30-August 3

Wild Artist for 6 to 7 year olds

Let’s create wild art! Using paint, paper, clay and other different materials make your own art masterpieces and exhibit them at the end of the week art show.

• Session 1:  June 4-8
• Session 2:  July 23-27

New! Zoo TV for 8 to 10 year olds

Lights, Camera, Action! See what life is like at the zoo behind the lens of a camera. Learn all about some of the zoos endangered species, and even create your very own commercial for conservation staring one of these animal ambassadors!

• Session 1:  June 18-22
• Session 2:  July 9-13
• Session 3:  August 6-10

Enrichment & Training for 8 to 10 year olds

Have you ever wondered how keepers keep animals at the zoo busy? Or how they get a polar bear to come inside? Discover the wonders of training and the importance of Enrichment in the zoo.

• Session 1:  June 11-15
• Session 2:  June 25-29
• Session 3:  July 16-20
• Session 4:  July 30-August 3

Junior Zookeeper II

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a zookeeper? In this section of Junior Zookeeper we will focus on Arctic Animals, the Aquarium and Birds.  Discover the challenges of working with an animals that can fly and some that are much larger than you. Dive into what it is like to work as one of the zoo’s aquarists.    You will get the chance to clean exhibits and prepare diets—even go behind the scenes!

• Session 1:  June 11-15
• Session 2:  June 25-29
• Session 3:  July 16-20
• Session 4:  July 30-August 3

Junior Zookeeper I for 11 to 14 year olds

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a zookeeper?  In this section of Junior Zookeeper we will focus on Reptiles, Elephants and Education Animals.   Find out what it is like to work in our Nature’s Neighborhood exhibit.  You will get the chance to clean exhibits and prepare diets—even go behind the scenes!

• Session 1:  June 4-8
• Session 2:  June 18-22
• Session 3:  July 9-13
• Session 4:  July 23-27
• Session 5:  August 6-10

New Additions! Leaders of the Pack for 12 to 15 year olds
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (M, T, F) Overnight Adventure (W 6pm- Th 10am)

Challenge yourself in this camp all about being a leader!  New this year you will get a chance to try our Ariel Adventure Course.  Join in on a conservation project, create your very own video for a zoo animal, and work with the education department to engage the public!  Also campers will be able to spend the night in the Toledo Zoo’s aquarium!

• Session 1:  June 12-16
• Session 2:  July 17-21
• Session 3:  July 31-August 4

Conservation Explorers for 11 to 15 year olds
Make a difference! Help Zoo staff with a conservation project, learn about the many ways the Zoo helps animals in the wild, and take a trip into the field for some first-hand conservation. 

• Session 1:  June 4-8
• Session 2:  June 18-22
• Session 3: August 6-10

Fishing Camp for 8 to 10 year olds
If you like to fish or have always wanted to try but have not had the opportunity, this camp is for you!  Learn the basics from rigging your pole to properly baiting your hook.  Daily trip to local ponds, a charter trip on Lake Erie and a fishing derby on Friday are part of the excitement.  Rods, reels and bait are provided but if you like, you may bring your own gear.

• Session 1:  June 11-15
• Session 2:  July 9-13

Fishing Camp for 11 to 14 year olds
If you like to fish, this camp is for you!  Daily trips to local ponds, a charter trip on Lake Erie, and a fishing derby are part of the excitement.  Rods, reels and tackle are provided but please feel free to bring your gear if you wish.

• Session 1:  June 25-29
• Session 2: July 23-28

Enjoy catered meals with wine or beer, exclusive behind the scenes tours and a night of fun before sleeping in our Aquarium or Tembo Trail.  Tents and cots will be provided for your sleeping comfort. This event is reserved for adults 21 and older due to the fact that alcohol will be served at dinner.  The overnight starts at 7:00 pm and concludes 10:00 am the following morning.