Reservations: Required—fill out, print, and mail or fax a registration form.
Questions: Education Department or call 619-557-3969
Audience: Ages 4 and 5
Location: San Diego Zoo
Includes free T-shirt!
Duration: Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–noon
Dates & Themes: See schedule below

Calendar: Cub Camp—NEW!

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At the San Diego Zoo

For ages 4 and 5

Youngsters with a yen for animals can spend one or two weeks at this fun new day camp. The half-day program offers two topics and includes animal encounters, crafts, drawing, cooking, music, and more.

Program fees:

Applications are processed by postmark/fax date. A confirmation letter will be sent to you upon enrollment. If the program you registered for is sold out, your payment will be returned. Sorry, no refunds on cancellations with less than two weeks' notice or on fees less than $30. We retain a $10 cancellation fee per person, per program. Please note that some elements of all classes are subject to change due to weather, animal illness, availability, etc. Prices subject to change without notice.

Who Runs the Zoo?

Cub Campers get a sneak peek at how Zoo employees take care of plants, animals, and Zoo visitors.

July 14–18
July 28–August 1 sold out

Playtime!

Animals play just like kids do. Cub Campers explore how playing helps animals grow up and survive in the wild.

July 21–25 sold out
August 4–8 sold out