Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

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. 

Campers on the train ride

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

To Register for Summer Safari Day Camp

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.