← All camps in Austin
Science & Innovation

Austin Zoo Summer Camps

Austin Zoo Summer Camps offer hands-on, unforgettable experiences for kids aged 6-12 at the only Zoological Association of America (ZAA) accredited zoo in the Austin area.

🔥 Elementary 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels
Visit website → ✉ Email camp

About this camp

Austin Zoo Summer Camps offer children ages 6-12 an immersive experience in wildlife and conservation. Campers engage in hands-on activities such as animal encounters, science experiments, and zookeeper chats. They learn about diverse animal habitats and ecosystems through zoo tours and nature-based activities. The program emphasizes connecting with animals and nature, fostering an understanding of conservation issues, and exploring what it takes to run a zoo. Activities also include crafts, active games, and creating enrichment items for the zoo animals. The camp aims to inspire curiosity, build persistence, and provide memorable, life-changing experiences.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day at Austin Zoo Summer Camp includes a zoo walk around 10:00 AM followed by a zookeeper chat at 10:30 AM, with other activities like animal encounters, science experiments, crafts, and games throughout the day.

Best suited for

This camp is best for children aged 6-12 who are enthusiastic about animals, nature, and wildlife conservation, and enjoy hands-on learning in an outdoor setting.

What you'll learn

Animal encounters Habitat and ecosystems Zookeeper experiences Wildlife conservation Science experiments Nature hikes Animal enrichment

Location

10807 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX 78736

Sponsored · Research Ignited

Important notice for parents and students

Austin STEM Summer Camps is a free directory service that aggregates publicly available information about STEM programs, summer camps, and educational opportunities. We do not operate, sponsor, endorse, accredit, certify, or have any affiliation with the camps and programs listed here unless explicitly stated.

All program details — including pricing, session dates, instructor credentials, curriculum, safety policies, refund terms, transportation, meal arrangements, and admission requirements — are sourced from publicly available information and may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. Listings are partially generated and updated using automated AI-assisted research, which can occasionally produce inaccurate details. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for independently verifying every detail directly with the camp before enrolling, paying, or relying on any information shown here.

We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness, suitability, safety, quality, availability, or fitness for any particular purpose of any camp, program, or information shown on this site. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages of any kind — including but not limited to financial loss, missed sessions, refund disputes, injury, child safety incidents, transportation issues, dissatisfaction with educational outcomes, or any other harm — arising from your use of this directory or your decision to enroll a child in any listed program. Your use of this site constitutes acceptance of these terms.

If you are a camp operator and notice any inaccurate information about your program, please contact us and we will review and update it. By submitting an inquiry via this site, you consent to the camp contacting you with information about their program.

← Back to all camps in Austin