ENROLLMENT STARTS HERE...
Important enrollment information! To help you build your cart and enroll faster, please follow the below steps:
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Find the first camp you'd like to enroll in. If this is the only camp you'd like to enroll in, click on the enroll button and finish enrollment.
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If you want to add additional camps to your cart, you can click on multiple dates to open new tabs. Your newest tab should show all selected dates.
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Once all your camps are added, go to the newest opened tab and continue with registration and payment.
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To receive your member discount, login when on the check-out page using the "my membership" button at the top right of your screen. Once you log in, your membership discount will be applied automatically.
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If you don't have your membership number, you can use the self-service portal at okczoo.org/membership. Enter the PRIMARY CARDHOLDER’s email and Last Name. If you're unsure what email was used, click "Verify with your email address instead.” You will receive an email with your membership number; click VERIFY MEMBERSHIP. You will automatically be signed in. If you still have trouble, call the ZOOfriends Membership Office at 405-425-0618. You can also find your membership number on your eMembership Card.
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HELPFUL HINT: If using a mobile device, click the menu button on the top left of your screen to receive your membership discount. Then click on the "My membership" option to log in.
Summer Camp General Information:
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Each camper must bring a morning and afternoon snack and lunch unless they are half-day campers, in which case they only need one snack and lunch. Campers are also encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle, which is easiest to transport with the child on Zoo grounds.
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Class sizes are limited to 15-20 per class. If you want your child to be in the same group as a friend, please respond to the camp welcome email that is sent out the week before camp.
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Drop off and pick up are curbside - no need to park and walk up. Just pull in front of the education building.
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If you know you will pick up your child early, please let staff know at drop-off so we can have your child ready at your desired pick-up time. Unplanned pick-ups may take longer as your child may be on Zoo grounds.
If you have any enrollment issues, please call us at 405-425-0218 or education@okczoo.org.
Our Zoology in Action camp for 13–17-year-olds has been cancelled.
Click the drop-down boxes below to start enrollment!
Our Parent/Guardian Handbook for 2024 can be found here.
Our entire summer camp brochure with information for each camp can be found here.
Week 1: June 3-7, 2024
5-6 FULL DAY: BOO BOO ZOO (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
What happens when a rhino gets a skinned knee... or a giraffe goes achoo?! Our veterinary team knows just what to do! Your little vet will learn all about fixing boo boos at the Zoo!
7-8 FULL DAY: BOO BOO ZOO (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
What happens when a rhino gets a skinned knee... or a giraffe goes achoo? Our veterinary team knows just what to do! Your little vet will learn all about fixing boo boos at the Zoo!
9-12 FULL DAY: WILDLIFE WARRIORS (10 spots left!)
Every snake, bee, and tree needs people like you and me! Join the Zoo as we learn about the challenges wildlife and wild places face.
Week 2: June 10-14, 2024
5-6 FULL DAY: ANIMALS OF PRIDE ROCK (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
Join our pride as we learn about African animals and the circle of life! It's sure to be a safari that you don't want to miss!
7-8 FULL DAY: ANIMALS OF PRIDE ROCK (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
Join our pride as we learn about African animals and join the circle of life! t's sure to be a safari that you don't want to miss!
9-12 FULL DAY: ON THE PROWL (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
Claws, jaws, and venomous bites, the Zoo's predators sure are a sight! Learn what it takes to be an apex predator and even transform into one yourself!
Week 3: June 17-21, 2024
5-6 FULL DAY: MIGHTY MINIONS (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
There's nothing despicable about being teeny tiny! Join us as we learn about animals that are small but mighty.
7-8 FULL DAY: ANIMAL KINGDOM (7 spots left!)
From the king of the jungle to the queen of the hive, animals have unique hierarchies. Learn about what it takes to be alpha in the animal world!
9-12 FULL DAY: ANIMAL KINGDOM (7 spots left!)
From the king of the jungle to the queen of the hive, animals have unique hierarchies. Learn about what it takes to be alpha in the animal world!
Week 4: June 24-28, 2024
5-6 FULL DAY: ZOOLYMPICS (10 spots left!)
Whether your speed or strength are a sight to behold, chances are there's animal who would actually take the gold! Put your skills to the test as we compare human and animal personal bests!
7-8 FULL DAY: ZOOLYMPICS (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
Whether your speed or strength are a sight to behold, chances are there's an animal who would actually take the gold! Put your skills to the test as we compare human and animal personal bests!
9-12 FULL DAY: ZOOLYMPICS (11 spots left!)
Whether your speed or strength are a sight to behold, chances are there's an animal who would actually take the gold! Put your skills to the test as we compare human and animal personal bests!
Week 5: July 1-3, 2024
5-6 FULL DAY: KUNG ZOO PANDA (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
Do you have what it takes to become a Kung Zoo guru? Join us to hone your knowledge and skills as we explore the mysteries of Asian wildlife and wild places.
7-8 FULL DAY: KUNG ZOO PANDA (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
Do you have what it takes to become a Kung Zoo guru? Join us to hone your knowledge and skills as we explore the mysteries of Asian wildlife and wild places.
9-12 FULL DAY: KUNG ZOO PANDA (4 spots left!)
Do you have what it takes to become a Kung Zoo guru? Join us to hone your knowledge and skills as we explore the mysteries of Asian wildlife and wild places.
Week 6: July 8-12, 2024
5-6 FULL DAY: ON THE PROWL (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
Claws, jaws, and venomous bites, the Zoo's predators sure are a sight! Learn what it takes to be an apex predator and even transform into one yourself!
7-8 FULL DAY: ON THE PROWL (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
Claws, jaws, and venomous bites, the Zoo's predators sure are a sight! Learn what it takes to be an apex predator and even transform into one yourself!
9-12 FULL DAY: MOST EXTREME: ANIMAL EDITION (10 spots left!)
Some can shoot blood from their eyes and others can withstand temperatures of 700°F! Animals really do take it to the extreme!
13-17 HALF DAY: ASSISTANT ZOOKEEPER (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
Think you want to be an animal caretaker? Explore the wild world of animal caretaking by working alongside our experts. Our half day camps run from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Week 7: July 15-19, 2024
5-6 FULL DAY: ZOO'S CLUES (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
Follow the footprints and head to the Zoo. We have an animal mystery for you! Was it a bear or maybe a shrew or could it have even been a cockatoo? Animals leave behind all kinds of clues.
7-8 FULL DAY: ZOO'S CLUES (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
Follow the footprints and head to the Zoo. We have an animal mystery for you! Was it a bear or maybe a shrew or could it have even been a cockatoo? Animals leave behind all kinds of clues.
9-12 FULL DAY: CREATURE CLASSIFICATIONS (17 spots left!)
Reptiles, birds, and mammals... OH MY! Animals have changed as the centuries have gone by! Find out what makes each branch of taxonomy unique as we explore key animal characteristics.
Week 8: July 22-26, 2024
5-6 FULL DAY: WILD DISCOVERIES (6 spots left!)
What's under a fallen log? How about up in a tree? Grab your binoculars and get ready for an adventure as we explore the natural world around us.
7-8 FULL DAY: WILD DISCOVERIES (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
What's under a fallen log? How about up in a tree? Grab your binoculars and get ready for an adventure as we explore the natural world around us.
9-12 FULL DAY: ZOO DONE IT? (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
There's mischief afoot... but no eyewitness. Can you use your investigative skills to find out who's behind all this funny business?
Week 9: July 29-August 2, 2024
5-6 FULL DAY: ZOORASSIC PARK (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
Some say dinosaur means terrible lizard, but there's more to this prehistoric tale! Journey through time as we explore animals of the past while seeing their modern-day relatives!
7-8 FULL DAY: ZOORASSIC PARK (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
Some say dinosaur means terrible lizard, but there's more to this prehistoric tale! Journey through time as we explore animals of the past while seeing their modern-day relatives!
9-12 FULL DAY: READY, SET, VET! (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
Who answers the call when animals are sick! VETS! We'll learn the ins and outs of keeping the Zoo's animals healthy while practicing our own skills in the wildest setting around.
Week 10: August 5 - 9, 2024
5-6 FULL DAY: ZOO-VENTURES AROUND THE WORLD! (SOLD OUT - Click here to join the waitlist!)
Jetset around the world without ever leaving the Zoo! We'll explore the cultures, landscapes, and of course, animals from distant lands.
7-8 FULL DAY: ZOO-VENTURES AROUND THE WORLD! (19 spots left!)
Jetset around the world without ever leaving the Zoo! We'll explore the cultures, landscapes, and of course, animals from distant lands.
9-12 FULL DAY: ZOO-VENTURES AROUND THE WORLD! (19 spots left!)
Jetset around the world without ever leaving the Zoo! We'll explore the cultures, landscapes, and of course, animals from distant lands.
Camp Parent/Guardian Resources
Click here to fill out the required camper paperwork!
- Paperwork must be submitted before your child attends camp.
- The paperwork must be current and within the calendar year. Exceptions will be made for paperwork filled out in December and campers attending January camps.
- Please update the paperwork if there is a medical or behavioral note that you did not previously disclose.
- Each child you are registering must have their own paperwork.
Please note that this paperwork does not mean you are enrolled in a camp! You must use the individual links for each camp to enroll.
If you need help enrolling, are curious about the most recent paperwork submission, or have general questions, please call 405-425-0218.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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To cancel your child's enrollment or request a refund, email education@okczoo.org or call 405-425-0218.
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Cancellations for a full refund must be made at least 7 days before the Monday of your camp week.
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The Zoo reserves the right to cancel classes if registration is below the minimum required. Registration fees will be refunded if your camp is cancelled.
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Programs are held "rain or shine" unless the Zoo is closed due to severe weather conditions.