Programs

Programs includes Stroller Safari for ages 0-2, Early Explorers for ages 2-3, Preschool Pals for ages 3-5, L.I.O.N. Classes for ages 6-14, Schools Out Day Camps for 6-11-year-olds, and Kinder Safari half-day one-day camps for 4-5-year-olds. Stroller Safari includes a stroller and requires one adult to attend. L.I.O.N. Classes list Ready Set Vet, Vet Science: Medical Care, and Veterinary Science, and Schools Out Day Camps include animal and habitat activities, animal behavior study, and experiments.

Programs

• Stroller Safari — Ages 0-2 · Each session runs from 10:30-11:00 a.m. · Bring your stroller. One adult is required to attend and is included in the program fee.
• Early Explorers — Ages 2-3 · Each session runs from 10:30-11:15 a.m. · One adult is required to attend and is included in the program fee.
• Preschool Pals — Ages 3-5 · Programs are offered from 10:30-11:30 a.m. · One adult is required to attend and is included in the program fee.
• L.I.O.N. Classes — Ages 6-14 · Programs are offered from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. · 6-8 year old class selections: Ready Set Vet; 9-11 year old class selections: Vet Science: Medical Care; 12-14 year old class selections: Veterinary Science.
• Schools Out Day Camps — 6–11-year-old · All camps run 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. · Explore animals and their habitats, study animal behaviors, conduct fun experiments and become the envy of your friends at Zoo Camp.
• Kinder Safari (half day) One-Day Camps — 4–5-year-olds · All half day camps run 8:45 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. · Campers must be fully potty trained to attend this camp.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–14 years old
• Current session: Stroller Safari: Animals at Night (Oct 6–Oct 6, 2026); Stroller Safari: Animal Families (Nov 3–Nov 3, 2026); Early Explorers: Whooo’s Awake at Night (Oct 13–Oct 13, 2026); Early Explorers: Animal Appetites (Nov 10–Nov 10, 2026); Preschool Pals: Little Vet Friends (Sep 19–Sep 19, 2026); Preschool Pals: Creatures of the Night (Oct 20–Oct 20, 2026)
• Facility hours: Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Buildings and grounds close at 6 p.m.

About the provider

The mission statement says, "At the Omaha Zoo, education is where curiosity meets purpose."

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Campers must fall within age ranges of each respective camp. Credits or refunds will not be issued for no-shows, days missed, or cancellations. Campers must be fully potty trained to attend Kinder Safari. One adult is required to attend Stroller Safari and Early Explorers and is included in the program fee.

Last updated September 15, 2026.