9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Members: $125, Non-Members $135 per child per week
All Pre-Zoo Camps run one week and include crafts, animal encounters, story times, games, snacks, live keeper talks, Lorikeet feedings and a Creek Day!

June 16 - June 20: Little Keepers - Do you want to work at the zoo when you grow up? Learn what animals at the zoo eat and how to take care of them. Meet some of our zoo keepers and watch them feed the animals.

June 23-June 27: Animal Babies - Learn about many types of animal babies. Those born alive and those hatched and babies that can take care of themselves from the start and babies that need their parent's help!

July 7 - July 11: Call of the Wild - How do animals communicate? Find out if a Prairie Dog really barks, why the Barred Owl has different calls and how to talk to a River Otter. Discover how our Zoo animals use their sounds, movements and posturing to send messages to us and to each other!

July 14 - July 18: Tiny Tadpoles - Let us show your preschoolers how nature is your neighbor whether you live in the city or in the country. This camp features water play and science at Jordan Creek, a private tour of our new Amphibian Collection and instructive games such as "The Life Cycle Shuffle" and "Back to the Pond Habitat"

July 28 - August 1: Little Keepers - Do you want to work at the zoo when you grow up? Learn what animals at the zoo eat and how to take care of them. Meet some of our zoo keepers and watch them feed the animals.

August 4 - August 8: Hoot and Howl - Can you hoot like a Barred Owl or howl like an Arctic Wolf? Come explore the fascinating lives of owls and wolves. From chicks and cubs to nests and dens, we'll have fun learning all about these captivating animals.

August 18 - August 22: Creepy, Crawly Critters - Would you like to have 4 legs, 6 or even 8? Or how about no arms or legs at all? There are so many unique creatures in the Animal Kingdom - come learn about and meet some of the more unusual ones

9:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Members: $200, Non-Members $220 per child per week

June 23 - June 27: The Art of Nature - Explore nature and art together in the zoo! Learn how to sketch, paint and sculpt your favorite zoo animals while having fun at the zoo - we will enjoy animal encounters, play games, attend keeper talks and explore the creek!

July 21 - July 25: Froglets - This camp promises to engage the imagination and intellect of any fun-loving environmentalist. This is an entertaining program designed to introduce children to the natural awesomeness of amphibians through a variety of art, science and math activities. The program also includes a genuine field study - the campers will get to enter their own data onto a central database! Don't miss out.

August 4 - August 8: Feathered Friends - Learn how you can create a bird sanctuary in you own yard! Experience the thrill of holding a bird on your arm! This camp features keeper talks at the Lorikeet Landing, Scarlet Macaw and a behind the scenes field trip to the Birds of Prey. The action fills out with an art sculpture project, games and a play presentation.

Safari Camp (For children entering 3rd and 4th grades)

9:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Members: $200, Non-Members $220 per child per week

July 21 - July 25: Amphibian Amigos - Embark on an amphibian adventure and discover the fascinating world of frogs, toads and salamanders. Campers will learn fun facts about amphibian characteristics, life cycles, habitats and what they can do to help protect amphibians from extinction through games, crafts and exploring our very own amphibian habitats here at the Lehigh Valley Zoo.

August 11 - August 15: Kamp Kilimanjaro - Join us on an African adventure through all aspects of our new Wanyama Africa exhibit. Campers will experience African wildlife and its importance in African culture with zoo keeper talks, animal encounters, interactive games and creative crafts.

Explorer Camp (For children entering 5th and 6th grades)

9:00 AM- 3:00 PM (Thursday overnight until Friday 12:00PM)
Members: $240, Non-Members $265 per child per week

July 7 - July 11: Nature's Transformers - Don't miss this fun and engaging camp - amphibian encounters will be a highlight during the week! Learn how these amazing animals change and transform during their lifecycle as campers explore metamorphosis, adaptations and more. Tours, hikes, a project of the week and an overnight on Thursday are just some of the week's adventures. Camp ends at noon on Friday.

August 11 - August 15: Zoovivor - Learn how animals survive some of the toughest conditions and test your own survival skills during this fun and exciting week at camp. Tours, hikes, a project of the week and an overnight on Thursday are just some of the week's adventures. Camp ends at noon on Friday.

Junior Camp (For children entering 7th and 8th grades)

9:00 AM- 3:00 PM (Thursday overnight until Friday 12:00PM)
Members: $240, Non-Members $265 per child per week

July 14 - July 18: So You Want to be a Zookeeper... - Do you dream of working with animals? Would you love to work at a zoo? During this week, campers will meet keepers, and other members of the Lehigh Valley Zoo team to learn what it takes to run a zoo. Tours, hikes, a project of the week and a special overnight on Thursday are just some of the week's adventures. Camp ends at noon on Friday.

July 28 - August 1: Amphibian Ambassadors - Become an ambassador for the amphibian species! Learn about frogs, toads, salamanders, caecilians and more and what you can do to communicate to others and ensure the survival of these fascinating creatures. Listen to the frogs speak as we camp outdoors during a special overnight adventure on Thursday. Camp ends at noon on Friday.

December 29; 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Members: $12 per child, Non-Members $17 per child

December 30; 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Members: $17 per child, Non-Members $22 per child