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!
Zoo Camp for Summer 2026
Join us for our Zoo 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!
- 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 is now open!
Wild Nights
Experience a unique overnight adventure at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens! Bring your crew and enjoy an educational, fun, and memorable experience while cultivating a greater respect and appreciation for animals. Join us for a night of adventure and awe!
Get your Little Learners ready for Kinder with our Little Learners ABC’s education program
Join us our Little Learner program on Thursday and Saturday mornings starting in September, 2026.
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 will open June 1, 2026.
Fall 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, Cantonese, and English Groups for Fall 2026
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- Saturdays: 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
- Capacity: Limit 15 campers per group
- Cost: $550
- Scholarships available to families with demonstrated need, email us at zoocamp@sfzoo.org
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Have a Question? E-mail zoocamp@sfzoo.org, call (415) 213-8148, check out our Frequently Asked Questions, or visit our app found in the App Store or Google Play.