About
Zoo Camp includes animal encounters, games, crafts, and STEAM-based lessons and activities. One page says camp activities are organized into three weekly sets of scheduled activities that repeatedly rotate throughout the summer.
Programs
- Summer Zoo Camp — 4-12 · Summer season
- Off-Season Zoo Camp — kindergarten and up; minimum age 5 · Off-season / when Lincoln Public Schools is not in session
- Fall Break Camp — kindergarten and up; minimum age 5 · Oct 15-16, 2026 · Campers must currently be in or have completed kindergarten, be a minimum of five years old, and be completely independent in the restroom.
At a glance
- Ages: 4–12 years old
- General schedule: Zoo Camp activities include animal encounters, games, crafts, and STEAM-based lessons and activities. One page says camp activities are organized into three weekly sets of scheduled activities that repeatedly rotate throughout the summer.
About the provider
Lincoln Children's Zoo was founded in 1959 and opened in the summer of 1965. The zoo says its mission is to enrich lives through firsthand interaction with living things, and it is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. The zoo was founded with help from community leaders, and its about page says educating children about animals and nature was very important.
Summer Zoo Camp is over for the 2026 season. If you want updates on the 2027 session, sign up for the newsletter. For the off-season camp page, all campers must currently be in or have completed kindergarten, be a minimum of five years old, and be completely independent in the restroom.
What families say
“He would be very impressed with how the Zoo has evolved.” — Sue Brouse, granddaughter of Arnott Folsom
“Educating children about animals and nature was very important to him and now there is a "High School at the Zoo" and summer classes for children.” — Sue Brouse, granddaughter of Arnott Folsom
Last updated October 16, 2026.
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