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Zoofari Summer Camp

MAKE THIS SUMMER AWESOME BY ATTENDING ZOOFARI SUMMER CAMP AT THE MONTGOMERY ZOO! Make summer vacation a wildlife adventure that you will never forget. Join kids of similar ages and interests for a fun-packed, educational experience. See daily live animal presentations; get up close and personal with some of the Educational animals at the Montgomery Zoo; enjoy scavenger hunts; craft time; classroom time; playtime, train, and sky lift rides; participate in animal encounters with the giraffes, river otters, parakeets and our collection of petting zoo animals; see behind the scene tours and visits with our zookeepers, and other staff members.

Join us for Zoofari Summer Camp at the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum.  The perfect way for your camper to enjoy a WILD summer. Summer camp is designed for boys and girls to enjoy a full-day zoo experience filled with adventure and fun.   

Your camper will experience a fun and educational week here at the Montgomery Zoo. Each day will follow an animal theme and will include coordinating activities.  Camp activities will include, but not limited to:

  • scavenger hunts,
  • indoor and outdoor games
  • animal and summer crafts
  • behind the scene zoo tours
  • live animal presentations
  • animal encounters and feeding sessions
  • insightful keeper talks
  • enrichment projects
  • STEAM activities
  • and other exciting activities

Each day we will also provide snacks and lunch. Summer camp is divided into seven one-week sessions for ages 5-12. Please select the camp that is appropriate for your camper.  All campers will receive a summer camp T-shirt. There is limited space, so register your camper today!

Camps and Dates

Select from camp dates and ages below to reserve your camper spot.

  • June 3-7 week5-6 year olds
  • SOLD OUTJune 10-14 week:  5-6 year olds
  • SOLD OUTJune 17-21 week: 7-8 year olds
  • SOLD OUTJune 24-28 week: 7-8 year olds
  • SOLD OUTJuly 8-12 week: 9-10 year olds
  • July 15-19 week9-10 year olds
  • SOLD OUTJuly 22-26 week: 11-12 year olds

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Camp hours
     -- Full day experience: 8:30am - 4:30pm
     -- Drop-off times: 8am - 8:30am
     -- Pick up times: 4:30pm - 5pm
                -- Extended hours: 7:30am - 8am and 5pm - 5:30pm 
                -- Should your schedule need to changed, please make the camp counselor aware of any changes. 

Tuition
     -- Montgomery Zoo Members: $210/week
     -- Non-Zoo Members: $230/week
     -- Extended care: $25/week
     -- Download PARENT INFORMATION PACKET
     -- Advanced reservations required. This allows the opportunity to prepare for the proper number of participants.  Thank you for your cooperation. 
     NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT! 

Tuition must be received at the point of registration. Any cancellations will result in a $25 processing fee. No phone reservations will be accepted.

Montgomery Zoo members may begin registration on Feb 15 @ 9am CST. 
Non-Montgomery Zoo members may begin registration on April 18 @ 9am CST.



Lunch and snacks
Lunch is served at the Overlook Cafe at 12pm (noon) daily.   If your camper will not eat the lunch provided for the day, you may send an alternate lunch with them.  Snacks will be provided daily, but you may send an alternate snack as well.  Please see the daily menu below.  
 
     -- Monday: Hot Dog Combo 
     -- Tuesday: Pizza Combo 
     -- Wednesday: Hamburger Combo 
     -- Thursday: Ham/Cheese Wrap Combo 
     -- Friday: Chicken Nugget Combo   

Note:  All combos include chips, cookies and drinks (lemonade or water). On Friday, the cookie will be substituted for an ice cream sandwich.
  
Snacks will vary daily.  One snack and drink (no sodas) will be provided in mid-morning, and one snack and drink (no sodas) will be provided in mid-afternoon. 

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Summer heat: Let us remind you, that many of our activities will be held outside. Please dress your camper appropriate for daily the temperatures and make sure to bring a water bottle. Also, if your camper has any special dietary needs, please make us aware and it may be best for you to provide the appropriate food and snacks for your camper.  

Please note: For insurance reasons and for the safety of all involved, the campers will not have any direct contact with the zoo animals.

Need More Info?

Contact our Education Department at
     -- (334) 625-4909
     -- zooinfo@montgomeryal.gov.