Step into the wild this Spring and explore, learn, and discover the wonderful world of animals. These exclusive camps will have your child interacting with real live animals, exploring the habitats at the zoo and learning from our animal experts! All while fostering a strong connection with our natural world.
Camp Description
Jr. Zoo will be an animal-driven outdoor experience camp. Campers will experience the zoo by exploring our forested spaces and building forts to help foster a connection with the natural world.
Come prepared to learn and explore in the 120 acres outdoors for our Jr. Zoo camps! We will be building forts and using the natural materials in the environment for fun crafts and activities. In addition, get up close and personal with some of the animals here at the zoo!
Jr Zoo outdoor camp FAQ
What are the hours of the camp?
Check in begins at 8:30AM, and all campers should be on site, ready to learn by 9:00AM.
What is an outdoor camp?
The Greater Vancouver Zoo is on 120 acres of beautiful, sprawling land. It is the ideal environment to get outdoors, away from the screens, and foster a relationship with nature through learning and adventure. Our camp will be facilitated entirely outdoors, rain or shine, in the fresh air. Picnic shelters and washrooms will be available to campers.
Where will the camp take place?
Our camps will have a "Base Camp" at our pavilion picnic area in the zoo's center. We will venture to different animal habitats from this location and visit our "Outpost."
Our "Out Post" will be a wooded nature space where campers can build forts, play in the dirt, and learn about our local forests.
What if it rains?
The outdoor camp will use outdoor shelters and encourage our campers to dress and prepare for all weather. Campers will learn how to build shelters and observe what animals do in the rain.
What if it is cold?
Our outdoor camp leaders are prepared to deal with various weather challenges. We encourage our campers to be dressed and prepared for all weather. In the case of cold weather, leaders can build campfires or provide warm tea.
What if it is hot?
The outdoor camp will use outdoor shelters for shade. Camp leaders will provide opportunities to cool off through water play and provide ample drinking water.
What will my child do at outdoor camp?
Campers will have the chance to experience all the animals at the zoo. Campers will get to do activities, crafts, and games that follow daily themes. We will meet special guests like Zookeepers, outreach animals, and surprise prehistoric guests. Our "Out Post" will provide opportunities to play in nature spaces, build forts, and learn about our native flora and fauna. The Jr Zoo outdoor camp will provide campers with space to play, explore, wonder, observe, solve, and be inspired by our natural world.
What to bring to camp?
Outdoor campers are to be dressed and prepared for all weather conditions. Upon registration, campers will receive a recommended packing list. A camper's backpack should always be ready for adventure
