Pre-registration is required at least two weeks prior to the start date of camp.
Please email edureservations@lvzoo.org or call 610-799-4171, ext. 247 or 228.
Please call our education department at edureservations@lvzoo.org or call 610-799-4171 and dial extension 247 or 228.
Lehigh Valley Zoo invites campers for an exciting week of nature discovery, animal adventures and Smart FUN! Week-long camps run from 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for ages 4-5 and 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for ages 6-11.
Each camp is adapted to the theme of the week as well as the varying age groups. Campers of all ages will enjoy age appropriate activities, adventures and games. Between up close encounters with our Ambassador Animals and visits to our zoo animals, campers will become fully immersed in zoo life and will leave camp wanting to come back! Each camp will include a presentation on Friday at the graduation ceremony where the campers will share a project that they will have worked on as a team all week. Each camp will also include hikes, creek trips, and many more adventures.
All campers receive a snack, camp t-shirt to wear each day, and a certificate of participation. For full day camps, campers need to provide their own lunch. Additional T-shirts are available for purchase.
2019 Zoo Camps will take place during the following dates:
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(Ages 4-5 years old)
Price: $175.00 (Zoo members save $25.00/participant)
2019 Pre-Zoo Camps will run July 8-12 and August 5-9.
Save the date and come back soon for information on these programs!
How do I register?
Please contact our education department at edureservations@lvzoo.org or call 610-799-4171 and dial extension 247 or 228.
When should I register?
Camp sessions can fill up quickly, so call as soon as possible! Payment for the camp is due two weeks before the session begins. If there is space available within the two weeks of camp and you wish to register, payment is due immediately.
Can I register for just a day or two of camp?
Camps are designed to be a full week learning experience so we recommend attending the full session. If you are unable to do so, the camp is still full cost.
Can I pick up my camper early?
Any arrangements for early departure should be made with your Camp Counselor on the day of. Please keep in mind that camps involve learning about working as a team, and you should do your best to not withdraw your camper early.
Can I register for multiple camps?
Yes, Pre-Zoo (ages 4-5) has two camp sessions, and Bugs and ‘Roos have seven unique camp sessions. In each session, campers will learn new and exciting topics while still encountering animals and learning what it’s like to be a zookeeper.
Can they bring a cell phone?
If you would like your child to have a cell phone for communication purposes, they may bring it with, but they must keep it in their bags unless designated otherwise. If you need to reach your child, you may do so through 610-799-4171. If your child is using the cell phone or any other technology at inappropriate times, it will be confiscated by the counselor until the end of the day.
Will they go swimming?
Weather permitting, each camp will include a Creek Day with time spent in the Jordan Creek. Please send your camper with a change of clothes and a towel as well as closed toed shoes for entering the creek, i.e. water shoes or old sneakers. Sandals or bare feet are not permitted. Your camper may wear a swimsuit on this day too. The creek is shallow enough to be wading and splashing while exploring the aquatic ecosystem rather than fully swimming.
Who is running the camp?
Camp Counselors are seasonal staff trained by the Education Department with a background in natural sciences and environmental education. All counselors have their PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check (ChildLine), and FBI Criminal Background Check (fingerprinting).
Will the campers have contact with animals during camp?
How do I register for Extended Care?
Please call the Education Department as soon as you know you will require extended care or at least two weeks in advance of the camp at 610-799-4171 ext. 228 or ext. 247. Extended care is $15/camper/hour/day from 7:30am-9:00am and $10/camper/hour/day from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Extended care is not extended camp, but we will keep your camper occupied until your arrival.
Have another question not listed here?
For more information, please contact our education department at edureservations@lvzoo.org or call 610-799-4171 and dial extension 247 or 228.
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