DISCOVER THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF ANIMALS!
Join us every Spring and all Summer long for our Jr. Zoologist Camps!
Why be a Jr. Zoologist at the GVZoo?
While at Jr. Zoologist camp you’ll get to create enrichment for the animals, experience special encounters with some of our staff and animals, and of course enjoy playing games and making crafts.
Eco Explorers
Dates: July 4-8 and August 2-5 *No camp on BC Day*
Through engaging games and activities, discover how animals and their environment interact to create an ecosystem. At the zoo, we will explore diverse ecosystems that are home to animals from regions with grasslands, tundra, forests, and deserts!
Journey To The MesoZOOic
Dates: July 11-15 and August 8-12
Join us on a Mesozoic adventure that explores the exciting history of dinosaurs and the ways that they are still important to us today. From excavating fossils to meeting dinosaur descendants, the week is sure to be thrilling!
Conservation Cadets
Dates: July 18-22 and August 15-19
Keeping our planet happy and healthy is essential and requires us to be mindful. Over 5 days, discover some of the efforts the zoo makes to conserve wildlife and how we can help our planet through exciting crafts, animal encounters, and games!
Secrets of Survival
Dates: July 25-29 and August 22-26
Why do cheetahs have spots? What is stored in a camel’s hump? Members of the animal kingdom have adapted to be able to thrive in their environments. Join us for a fun-filled week of investigating the interesting ways different animals survive!