Summer Safari Camp

Experience the amazing world of animals with Summer Safari Camps at the Virginia Zoo! Safari camps are an exciting opportunity for rising 1st-8th grade students to dive into nature in a safe, hands-on, and age-appropriate setting while the Early Explorers camp caters to rising Kindergarteners. Campers of all abilities and learning styles can enjoy a fun, action-packed week where they will encounter animals up close, express their creativity, and explore the entire Zoo. With behind-the-scenes adventures and games galore, Safari Camp is a new way to discover the natural world.

All Safari Camp programs support Virginia Standards of Learning and Next Generation Science Standards. A summary of learning topics for each program is available upon request.

For additional information on Safari Camp, email the Education Department or call 757.441.2374 (232). 

SUMMER SAFARI CAMP IS SOLD OUT FOR 2022!

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A Typical Camp Week Includes:

• Hikes through the Zoo

• Meet and greets with animal ambassadors

• Crafts

• Games

• Behind the scenes experiences

• Learning activities

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Safari Camp instructors are thoroughly prepared to provide your campers with an awesome day of camp! They are excited to share animals and nature with kids of all ages, and are trained in conservation education, classroom management, special needs, and First Aid/CPR.

Our camp programs are inclusive and encourage campers of all abilities and learning styles to learn at their own pace. A few activities may be overstimulating for campers who are sensory-sensitive. If you have concerns about whether Safari Camp is a good fit for your camper, please contact the Virginia Zoo Education Department.

COVID-19 Policies:

To ensure the safety of all Safari Camp participants, all program participants and staff should stay home when sick. The Virginia Zoo Education Department reserves the right not to admit a person who poses a communicable disease threat to others or refuses to comply with the request to wear a facial covering. The Virginia Zoo's Education Department is closely following all local, state, and federal guidelines regarding COVID-19 safety and will be updating procedures as appropriate. Due to rapidly changing guidance, final safety protocols will be sent out to all campers at least 2 weeks prior to camp start.  While we continue to monitor the situation with COVID-19, registration fees will be refunded for any program missed due to illness.