Summer Safari Day Camp
Your child can spend a wild week at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo’s Summer Safari Day Camp! Now in its 24th year, Summer Safari Day Camp fosters a love of nature and animals while encouraging teamwork and friendship. We’ll explore the zoo, meet friendly zoo animals, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Summer Safari Day Camps
Below is the Summer Safari Day Camp schedule. Those with a Status of FULL are no longer available.
Click here to see descriptions of each camp.
| Camp Name | Fee | Starts | Days | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-36 months (with parent) | |||||
| Walkin' & Rollin' | $40.00 | 6/18 | Tu,Th | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | FULL |
| Walkin' & Rollin' | $40.00 | 7/9 | Tu, Th | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Open |
| Walkin' & Rollin' | $40.00 | 7/23 | Tu,Th | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Open |
| Ages 3-4 (with parent) | |||||
| Me & You at the Zoo | $55.00 | 6/17 | M,W,F | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | FULL |
| Me & You at the Zoo | $55.00 | 7/1 | M,Tu,W | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | FULL |
| Me & You at the Zoo | $55.00 | 7/8 | M,W,F | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Open |
| Me & You at the Zoo | $55.00 | 7/22 | M,W,F | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | FULL |
| Ages 4-5 | |||||
| Animal Alphabet | $92.00 | 6/10 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Open |
| Animal Alphabet | $92.00 | 6/24 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Open |
| Animal Alphabet | $92.00 | 7/15 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Open |
| Animal Alphabet | $92.00 | 7/29 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Open |
| Count the Zoo* | $56.00 | 7/1 | M,Tu,W | 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Open |
| Count the Zoo* | $56.00 | 7/1 | M,Tu,W | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Open |
| Ages 5-6 | |||||
| Rumble in the Jungle | $147.00 | 6/10 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | FULL |
| Rumble in the Jungle | $147.00 | 6/24 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Open |
| Rumble in the Jungle | $147.00 | 7/8 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | FULL |
| Rumble in the Jungle | $147.00 | 7/29 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Open |
| Monkey See, Monkey Do* | $88.00 | 7/1 | M,Tu,W | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Open |
| Who's Who at the Zoo | $147.00 | 6/17 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | FULL |
| Who's Who at the Zoo | $147.00 | 7/15 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Open |
| Who's Who at the Zoo | $147.00 | 7/22 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | FULL |
| Ages 7-8 | |||||
| Design a Zoo | $147.00 | 6/10 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Open |
| Design a Zoo | $147.00 | 6/24 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | FULL |
| Design a Zoo | $147.00 | 7/15 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | FULL |
| Design a Zoo | $147.00 | 7/29 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | FULL |
| Positively Predators* | $88.00 | 7/1 | M,Tu,W | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | FULL |
| World Traveler | $147.00 | 6/17 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | FULL |
| World Traveler | $147.00 | 7/8 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Open |
| World Traveler | $147.00 | 7/22 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | FULL |
| Ages 9-12 | |||||
| Photo Safari | $157.00 | 6/24 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | FULL |
| Photo Safari | $157.00 | 7/15 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Open |
| NEW! Wild Writers* | $88.00 | 7/1 | M,Tu,W | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Open |
| Animal Artists | $157.00 | 7/29 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Open |
| Ages 9-10 | |||||
| Survivor | $147.00 | 6/17 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Open |
| Survivor | $147.00 | 7/22 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Open |
| Zoo Detective | $147.00 | 6/10 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Open |
| Zoo Detective | $147.00 | 7/8 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Open |
| Ages 11-12 | |||||
| Animal Training 101 | $147.00 | 6/10 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Open |
| Animal Training 101 | $147.00 | 7/29 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Open |
| Junior Zoo Keepers** | $173.00 | 6/17 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | FULL |
| Junior Zoo Keepers** | $173.00 | 7/8 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Open |
| Junior Zoo Keepers** | $173.00 | 7/22 | M-F | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Open |
| *Special 3-day camp for
week of July 4. **includes Thursday night sleepover |
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To Register for Summer Safari Day Camp
- Register Online
- Print and fax registration form with credit card payment to 260-427-6820
- Print and mail or bring registration form with check or cash payment to the Education Department, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Registration Information and Cancellation Policy
Programs are held rain or shine. You will receive e-mail confirmation. Openings are limited, so register early to avoid disappointment. Children must meet age requirements on the first day of all programs (no exceptions). Refunds (minus a 10% processing fee) are available if you cancel at least 2 weeks before your session begins. The zoo reserves the right to cancel programs with insufficient registration. In this event, a full refund will be issued.
Questions? Call the Zoo Education Department at 260-427-6808 or e-mail education@kidszoo.org.
Summer Safari Campership Fund
Help sponsor an underprivileged child’s week at Summer Safari! A contribution to our Summer Safari Campership Fund will help provide an unforgettable experience for a child. Simply add your donation when you check out.
For information on receiving a Summer Safari Campership for your child, please contact the Zoo Education Department at 260-427-6808 or education@kidszoo.org for a Campership Application Form.
Before and After Camp Care
Before and after-camp care is available for Summer Safari only. For more
information, call the Education Department at 260-427-6808 or email
education@kidszoo.org.
