Zoo Camp

A: You must sign your child up according to the grade level they will be entering into in the Fall of 2012.

A: You register for Zoo Camp one week at a time, with a maximum of three weeks. In order to sign up for three weeks you must choose a different course (Course A, Course B, or Course C) for each week.

A: We offer three unique weeks of lesson plans. For information on the specific themes for your age group please see the brochure.

A: No, you may sign-up for a Course A, Course B and/or Course C session in any order that you wish.

A: Zoo Camp is filled with activities! There will be guided zoo tours, crafts, games, special activities and occasional behind-the-scenes experiences. Campers will spend the majority of their time out in the Zoo.

A: There are approximately 20 children in each camp, with one instructor, one intern and one to two high school volunteers. The maximum enrollment for the Pre-K / K class is 16 children.

A: Yes, children are never left unsupervised on Zoo grounds. Our staff are all background checked, have had a week of extensive training and they are all either CPR or First Aid trained.

A: No. For the benefit of the classes and the campers we follow strict guidelineson age ranges and grade levels.

A: Yes, when you register you will see a space available to write in a friend’s name. We will do our best to accommodate requests, but cannot make guarantees.

A: Privacy laws do not allow us to share that information.

A: Pre-K/K is $195 for members and $230 for non-members. 1st grade through 6th grade is $275 for members and $315 for non-members. 7th grade Conservation Camp is $560 for members and $660 for nonmembers.

A: Yes, there is a prompt during the registration process to add a membership on to your camp fees. If you would like to become a member before camp starts you may e-mail membership@sfzoo.org or stop by our Membership Services office on Zoo grounds.

A: Yes, scholarships are based on need and are chosen through a lottery system. Please
e-mail zoocamp@sfzoo.org for more information.

A: No. A Zoo Camp day is filled with many fun experiences and can be tiring for little ones; space and staffing restraints don't allow us any room for a rest period. So it is in the child's best interest to only offer half-day camps.

A: Absolutely. However, if you are not a member you will be required to pay admission.

A: Each week the camp class will experience a close encounter with an animal from our Animal Resource Center. There may be other occasions in which they will be able to see an animal up-close or have a unique opportunity to connect with an animal keeper. They will not be allowed to hold an animal, but will have the chance to touch one.

A: Extended care is a supervised playtime designed to accommodate guardians that need additional time to get to and from work and other commitments. Activities, although limited, are designed to suit all ages of children and will take place indoors in the Education Center. Registration is per week only,
unfortunately we cannot accommodate drop-ins nor pro-rate per day. Early drop-off and late pick-up services are available for 1st-7th grade. For a.m. Pre-K/K classes, you may register for early drop-off only. For p.m.. Pre-K/K classes, you may register for late pick-up only.

To be added to our Zoo Camp mailing list, please send an e-mail to zoocamp@sfzoo.org.

For more Zoo Camp Information: (415) 753-8135 or zoocamp@sfzoo.org