Peoria Zoo Spring Camp - "Bee the Reason"
4th - 8th grade (camper's current grade)
Monday, March 25-29, 2024 9:00am - 2:00 pm.
Campers will learn about the many different animal species that are important pollinators. We’ll look at what threats these animals face in the wild and how we can be the reason for their survival. Games, crafts, animal encounters, and more!
Each week includes: Animal Encounters, Tours, Crafts, Games, and more!
Cost: $170 non-members/$160 Zoo members
**ZOO MEMBERS Please call 681-3559 to receive your member discount code for registration.
- Registration through the Peoria Park District is required. To register, click on this link: https://peoriaparks.org/camps/
- Programs will fill quickly and are on a first come, first serve basis.
- Registration fees are non-refundable, and are required at time of registration.
- The Zoo reserves the right to cancel programs with insufficient registration.
A full refund will be given for programs cancelled due to low attendance.
- Programs are held rain or shine.
- Camp fees include one Zoo Camp t-shirt.
- A snack will be provided each day.
- Campers will need to bring a sack lunch.
PPD Camp Registration Link
Peoria Zoo Summer Camp 2024 - "Zoovivor Camp"
Do you have what it takes to be a Zoovivor? We’ll learn how animals outwit, outplay, and outlast! Campers will develop their Zoovivor skills with games, crafts, animal encounters, and more! We will be out exploring the Zoo each day of camp.
Our Zoo Camp sessions are especially designed to meet the needs, interests and expectations appropriate to the developmental stage of campers at a particular grade level, so it is important that these guidelines are followed. Please do not request to enroll children in other grade categories.
*Registration for Zoo Camp is through the Peoria Park District.
**Peoria Park District in-district registration opens Monday, January 16 at 8:30 AM.
**Out of district registration opens Monday, January 22 at 8:30 AM.
PPD Camp Registration Link
Dates |
Ages |
Information |
Time |
Fee |
Purchase Tickets |
Session 1 June 3-7 |
6/7/8th | For Zookids who will be entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. Bring a sack lunch; snack provided. Pizza Party Option Available | 9:00 am – 3:00pm | $210 members $220 non-members |
Click Here to Register |
Session 2 June 10-14 |
2nd/3rd | For Zookids who will be entering 2nd or 3rd grade. Bring a sack lunch; snack provided | 9:00 am – 2:00pm | $160 members $170 non-members |
Click Here to Register |
Session 3 June 17-21 |
K/1st | For Zookids who will be entering Kindergarten or 1st grade. Snack provided. | 9:00 am – 12:00noon | $110 members $120 non-members |
Click Here to Register |
Session 4 June 24-28 |
2nd-5th | For Zookids who will be entering 2nd-5th grade. Bring a sack lunch; snack provided. Pizza Party Option Available | 9:00 am – 4:00pm | $230 members $240 non-members |
Click Here to Register |
Session 5 July 8-12 |
4th/5th | For Zookids who will be entering 4th or 5th grade. Bring a sack lunch; snack provided | 9:00 am – 2:00pm | $160 members $170 non-members |
Click Here to Register |
Session 6 July 15-19 |
6/7/8th | For Zookids who will be entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. Bring a sack lunch; snack provided. Pizza Party Option Available | 9:00 am – 3:00pm | $210 members $220 non-members |
Click Here to Register |
Session 7 July 22-26 |
K/1st | For Zookids who will be entering Kindergarten or 1st grade. Snack provided. | 9:00 am – 12:00 noon | $130 members $140 non-members |
Click Here to Register |
Session 3 (K/1st grade, June 10-14) will not have camp on June 18 due to the holiday.
Sessions 1, 4, and 6 offer an optional pizza party on the Thursday of their camp session. Campers are welcome to stay at the Zoo until 7:00 pm to enjoy some good food and a night-time tour. Campers will be picked up at their normal pick-up location.
*Registration through the Peoria Park District is required
Our Zoo Camp sessions are specifically designed to meet the needs, interests and expectations appropriate to the developmental stage of campers at a particular grade level, so it is important that these guidelines are followed. Please do not request to enroll children in other grade categories.
Registration through the Peoria Park District is required. To register, click on this link: https://peoriaparks.org/camps/
Programs will fill quickly and are on a first come, first serve basis.
Registration fees are non-refundable, and are required at time of registration.
The Zoo reserves the right to cancel programs with insufficient registration.
A full refund will be given for programs cancelled due to low attendance.
Programs are held rain or shine.
Camp fees include one Zoo Camp t-shirt.
A snack will be provided each day.
Campers will need to bring a sack lunch.
Please call (309) 681-3559 with any questions
For more information please call (309) 681-3559 or