Education Programs
Connect with wildlife and nature in new and exciting ways! SF Zoo offers a variety of educational programs for different age groups and levels. With programs like Little Learners and Zoo Camp, there’s so much for your little one to learn!
Join our Holiday School Break Camps!
Thanksgiving Break
Fall Break (Thanksgiving Week) Camp – November 24-26
Join us for Autumn Adventures in the Animal Kingdom – Celebrate the season with an autumn – themed -camp exploring nature with art focused on indigenous stories of animal migrations, hibernation, and seasonal changes. Campers will explore the Zoo and learn about animals preparing for fall and winter.
Days: Monday-Wednesday
Groups:
- Pre-K (9:00 a.m. – Noon)
- Kindergarten (9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
- 1st and 2nd Grade (9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
- 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade (9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Cost: $450.00 non-members, $400 members
Member Discount Code: use WINTERMEM25 at checkout
Space is limited, Sign-up today!
Winter Break
Session 1 – December 22-24
Session 2 – December 29-31
Arctic Wild: From Snow Leopards to Penguins – A cold-weather themed camp where kids explore the lives of all your zoo’s colder-climate animals—penguins, snow leopards, wolves, and grizzly bears. It’s a “winter wonderland” theme with animals that thrive in snow and cold.
Days: Monday-Wednesday
Groups:
- Pre-K (9:00 a.m. – Noon)
- Kindergarten (9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
- 1st and 2nd Grade (9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
- 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade (9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Cost: $450.00 non-members, $400 members
Member Discount Code: use WINTERMEM25 at checkout
Space is limited, Sign-up today!
Little Learners Program is back this Fall!
Join us for our Little Learner program on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings starting this Fall.
The San Francisco Zoo’s Education team will host the A, B, C’s of our Zoo Animals with a focus on fun facts and connections to science following the education frameworks and recommendations for early learners from 3 to 5 years old.
Registration is now open!
Bilingual Camp
Join us for our Fall Adventures Bilingual Camps
This is a special time of year for animals, insects, birds and mammals. Campers will learn about the seasonal changes and animal adaptations in Fall. They will learn with science experiments and nature art, go behind the scenes for special animal encounters, and learn more about conservation in this fun Fall Camp.
Currently offering Spanish and English Groups only for Fall 2025
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- Saturdays: 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
- Capacity: Limit 10 campers per group
- Cost: $500
- Scholarships available to families with demonstrated need, email us at [email protected]
| Session 1 | Session 2 |
| September 13 | October 18 |
| September 20 | October 25 |
| September 27 | November 1 |
| October 4 | November 8 |
| October 11 | November 15 |
Conservation Camp for Summer 2026
Join us for our Conservation Camp with week-long Camps (Monday-Friday) with a focus on conservation, animal activism and hands-on art and science. Camp families can sign up for 1 or 2 weeks of animal/habitat exploration and wildlife fun with the team at SF Zoo and Gardens!
June 15th – August 7th
- Week 1: June 15 – June 19
- Week 2: June 22 – June 26
- Week 3: June 29 – July 3
- Week 4: July 6 – July 10
- Week 5: July 13 – July 17
- Week 6: July 20 – July 24
- Week 7: July 27 – July 31
- Week 8: August 3 – August 7
Registration will open for the 2026 Season in March, 2026!
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Have a Question? E-mail [email protected], call (415) 213-8148, check out our Frequently Asked Questions, or visit our app found in the App Store or Google Play.