Jr. Safari Summer Zoo Camp
Moorpark College Zoo, 7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021
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Jr. Safari Summer Zoo Camp includes animal encounters, art projects, science projects, and traditional camp songs and games. Campers prepare diets, create enrichment, clean enclosures, learn about animal training, and take part in hands-on experiments that emphasize science, technology, engineering, art, and math. They also investigate habitats and track animal behaviors as part of the camp themes.
• Ages: 6–13 years old
• Schedule: Weeklong, full day camp sessions, running from 8:30am to 4:00pm
The program includes themes such as Zookeeping 101, Wildlife Detectives, S.T.E.A.M. in the Zoo, and Animal Dream Jobs. It is designed for campers entering grades 1st to 6th in Fall 2026, with designated weeks for 7th and 8th grade only, and a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program for students entering 9th–12th grade in Fall 2026. Each week of Jr. Safari Summer Camp must be registered in a separate transaction. A camp T-shirt is provided on the first day of camp, campers must wear their designated Jr. Safari Camp shirt daily, and they are allowed to add their own creative flair to their camp shirts.
All activities have been developed by professional zoo education staff. The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is the living classroom for students in the Animal Care and Training Program. The stated mission is to inspire conservation action by providing engaging connections with wildlife and those who care for them. The program notes that it is proudly accredited, with the specific accrediting body not stated in the provided text.
Last updated March 15, 2026.
• Ages: 6–13 years old
• Schedule: Weeklong, full day camp sessions, running from 8:30am to 4:00pm
The program includes themes such as Zookeeping 101, Wildlife Detectives, S.T.E.A.M. in the Zoo, and Animal Dream Jobs. It is designed for campers entering grades 1st to 6th in Fall 2026, with designated weeks for 7th and 8th grade only, and a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program for students entering 9th–12th grade in Fall 2026. Each week of Jr. Safari Summer Camp must be registered in a separate transaction. A camp T-shirt is provided on the first day of camp, campers must wear their designated Jr. Safari Camp shirt daily, and they are allowed to add their own creative flair to their camp shirts.
All activities have been developed by professional zoo education staff. The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is the living classroom for students in the Animal Care and Training Program. The stated mission is to inspire conservation action by providing engaging connections with wildlife and those who care for them. The program notes that it is proudly accredited, with the specific accrediting body not stated in the provided text.
Last updated March 15, 2026.
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