Open Daily 9 am – 4 pm

Education • Conservation • Adventure • Community

Open Daily 9 am to 4 pm

Exploration, Adventures, Education…
It’s Zoo Camp at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo!

Grades K-4th

Weekly Cost Per Camper

$225/camper- Regular Registration

$200/camper- Zoo Member Registration

(discount code received in the member newsletter)

Registration Includes

1-Week Registration for 1 Camper

1 Camp T-Shirt

1 Kona Ice

1 Carousel Ride

1 Giraffe Feeding

1 Contact Barn Hay Cup

Registration Continues Through July 18th

Want to 

Register For All 6 Weeks? 

$1290/camper- Regular Registration

$1140/camper- Zoo Member Registration- Use code ALL6MEMBER at checkout

Camp Descriptions:
Students Must Have Completed Grades K - 4th

Camp Hours:
Mon-Fri- 8:30 am-3:30 pm

Extended Care Available At Registration:
Beginning 7:30 am
Ending at 5:30 pm

June 9-13: Week 1

Zoo-venture

What is a Zoo and What Does a Keeper Do?

The history of zoos, their modern function, and the job of a zookeeper.

June 16-20: Week 2

Not All Superheroes Wear Capes

Animal Abilities 

Define and describe adaptations, comparing animal and human talents.

June 23-27: Week 3

Predator vs Prey

What do Animals Eat?

Zoo nutrition, different animal diets, and the sustainability garden’s impact.

July 7-11: Week 4

Before They’re All Gone

Endangered Species and Conservation

Conservation efforts here at the zoo, define “endangered”, compare mythological creatures vs real.

July 14-18: Week 5

It’s a Zoo Around Here

Habitats vs Exhibits

Different environments around the world, how zoos keep the animals comfortable, safe, and healthy.

July 21-25: Week 6

Design-A-Zoo & Zookeeper Olympics

End of Camp Fun

Use the elements of a successful zoo to design your own park, 

and test your keeper skills in “Zookeeper Olympics.”

Junior Camp Counselor Volunteers

If you have a student who has finished 7th grade to 12th grade interested in participating as a Junior Camp Counselor. 

Contact Sonda Stokes, Education Programs Manager.

[email protected]

 

Already Registered – Here’s Some Helpful Reminders for Attending Camp

Parents make sure to complete your camper registration, and read the Parent Information Packet (sent with registration confirmation email).

 

Lunch/Snack/Water

Send 1 lunch and 2 snacks daily, along with a refillable water bottle. Due to allergies, please send nut-free choices.
Lunch may occur at various shaded spaces throughout the park, so please be sure no refrigeration or heating is required.


DROP OFF/PICK UP

Camp is from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Drop off is at the double gates on the west end of the parking lot. An adult must sign in your camper each morning with the counselors.

Pick up will be next to the main fountain, at the door in the back right. A photo ID is required for pick up. We must be notified in advance of anyone picking up a camper who is not on the approved emergency pick up list. Campers picked up after their designated pick-up time will incur a $15 late fee.

Extended care is available (pre-registration required) beginning at 7:30 am and until 5:30 pm


What to Wear and Bring:

Camp is an outdoor activity with breaks in shaded and indoor areas.
For safety, please be sure to send your camper wearing closed-toe shoes that cannot slip off.
Campers may also bring a hat and sunglasses, or a jacket and rain gear as needed. Label clothing and lunch gear.
AGCZ is not responsible for lost or damaged belongings. Items, toys, electronics or other lovies from home will not be allowed. Do not send any money with your child, it will not be needed.

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 Refund Policy

  • Non-refundable after the registration cut-off date, except in cases of AGCZ cancellation or closure.

    • Every effort will be made to reschedule campers to another week if necessary.

  • If a child is dismissed from camp due to not following behavioral expectations, there is no entitlement to a refund.

  • In the case a child is sick and misses camp, there will be no refund.

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June 9-13: Week 1

Zoo-venture

June 16-20: Week 2

Not All Superheroes Wear Capes

June 23-27: Week 3

Predator vs Prey

July 7-11: Week 4

Before They’re All Gone

July 14-18: Week 5

It’s a Zoo Around Here

July 21-25: Week 6

Design-A-Zoo & Zookeeper Olympics

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Adventures:

Weather Permitting

Tickets:

Open Daily 9 am – 4 pm

Adults (13-61):

$23.95

Seniors (62 & Older):

$20.95

Children (3-12):

$15.95

Children (2 & Under):

FREE