Peoria Zoo Summer Camp 2025 - "Zoofari Camp"
Come for a week of animals & fun! Join us for an expedition into Peoria Zoo as we learn about different species, their habitats, and the ways we can help them in the wild. The week will be filled with tours, animal presentations, crafts and games. Please select the camp based on the grade level for fall 2025 entry.
New this year, select weeks will include a Thursday Pizza Party. Pizza party includes: pizza dinner and an evening animal tour.
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 Tuesday, January 21 at 8:30 AM.
**Out of district registration opens Monday, January 27 at 8:30 AM.
PPD Camp Registration Link
Dates |
Ages |
Information |
Time |
Fee |
Purchase Tickets |
| Session 1 June 2-6 |
6/7/8th | For Zookids who will be entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. Bring a sack lunch; snack provided. Pizza Party Option Available on 6/5/25 | 9:00 am – 3:00pm | $220 members $230 non-members |
Click Here to Register |
| Session 2 June 9-13 |
2nd/3rd | For Zookids who will be entering 2nd or 3rd grade. Bring a sack lunch; snack provided | 9:00 am – 2:00pm | $170 members $180 non-members |
Click Here to Register |
| Session 3 June 16-20* |
K/1st | For Zookids who will be entering Kindergarten or 1st grade. Snack provided. *No Camp on June 19. | 9:00 am – 12:00noon | $110 members $120 non-members |
Click Here to Register |
| Session 4 June 23-27 |
2nd-5th | For Zookids who will be entering 2nd-5th grade. Bring a sack lunch; snack provided. Pizza Party Option Available on 6/26/25 | 9:00 am – 4:00pm | $240 members $250 non-members |
Click Here to Register |
| Session 5 July 7-11 |
4th/5th | For Zookids who will be entering 4th or 5th grade. Bring a sack lunch; snack provided | 9:00 am – 2:00pm | $170 members $180 non-members |
Click Here to Register |
| Session 6 July 14-18 |
6/7/8th | For Zookids who will be entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. Bring a sack lunch; snack provided. Pizza Party Option Available on 7/17/25 | 9:00 am – 3:00pm | $220 members $230 non-members |
Click Here to Register |
| Session 7 July 21-25 |
K/1st | For Zookids who will be entering Kindergarten or 1st grade. Snack provided. | 9:00 am – 12:00 noon | $140 members $150 non-members |
Click Here to Register |
Session 3 (K/1st grade, June 16-20) will not have camp on June 19 due to the holiday.
Sessions 1, 4, and 6 offer a 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
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