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Peoria Zoo Spring Camp 2025 – “Zoodunit”


4th – 8th grade (camper’s current grade)

Monday, March 31 – April 4, 2025        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 here.
  • 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.

Peoria Zoo Summer Camp 2025 – “Zoofari 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.

Zoovivor 2025 Sessions


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

9:00am – 3:00pm

$220 members
$230 non-members

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

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

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

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

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

9:00am – 3:00pm

$220 members
$230 non-members

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

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 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.


Important Information


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 here
  • 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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