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Camp Zoofari offers an immersive, hands-on learning experience where campers take part in activities such as basic orienteering skills using compasses and maps, hands-on wildlife saving activities, and guided tours. Campers participate in interactive lessons, conduct experiments, observe animal behavior, and learn about conservation techniques, along with special keeper chats, behind the scenes looks, animal demonstrations, and special animal presentations. Camp Zoofari also includes opportunities to feed giraffes, ride the carousel, and have interactions with experts in the field, with activities and experiences tailored to the camper’s age and each topic including exclusive camp experiences that are not offered to the public and are not guaranteed to include hands-on opportunities with animals.
• Ages: 6–12 years old
• Schedule: Week-long day camp sessions offered during the summer, Monday–Friday, with camp days running from 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
• Price: $410 for Nature's Navigators (Ages 8-9); $410 for Extreme Biomes (Ages 8-9); $410 for Wildlife Science (Ages 8-9); $410 for Expedition Wildlife (Ages 6-7); $410 for Awesome Adaptations (Ages 6-7); $410 for Habitat Heroes (Ages 6-7); $525 for Wild Careers (Ages 10-12); $525 for Back from the Brink (Ages 10-12); $1,200 for Ultimate Zoofari (Ages 10-12)
The program’s age requirements are not negotiable and are strictly enforced, and campers must fall within the specified age category on the first day of the camp session they are attending. Registrants may register once per topic per age group, up to three weeks of attendance per camper, and sessions are limited to the specialty Ultimate Zoofari (ages 10–12) only on select weeks. Each topic includes exclusive camp experiences that are opportunities designed specifically for the camp audience and may include special keeper chats, behind the scenes looks, and animal demonstrations.
The Houston Zoo is home to over 4,300 permanent residents (animals) and is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. The Houston Zoo turned 100 in 2022 and states its mission as: “Connect communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife.” The organization reports collaborating with 52 organizations in 17 countries around the world to save wildlife and notes that every time someone visits the Zoo, that visit helps save animals in the wild.
The leadership team includes Lisa Peterson, President & CEO; Lisa Marie Avendaño, Chief Operating Officer; Nick Espinosa, Chief Philanthropy Officer; Kristin Finney, Chief Human Resources Officer; Jennifer Garcia, Chief Financial Officer; Creighton Kahoalii, Chief Brand & Experience Officer; Kevin Hodge, Vice President, Animal Programs; Ben Jones, Vice President, Conservation and Education; Audra Jesudason, Vice President, Philanthropy and Membership; Adrian Cavazos, Vice President, Guest Engagement and Experiences; and Jackie Wallace, Assistant Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs.
Last updated July 23, 2026.
• Ages: 6–12 years old
• Schedule: Week-long day camp sessions offered during the summer, Monday–Friday, with camp days running from 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
• Price: $410 for Nature's Navigators (Ages 8-9); $410 for Extreme Biomes (Ages 8-9); $410 for Wildlife Science (Ages 8-9); $410 for Expedition Wildlife (Ages 6-7); $410 for Awesome Adaptations (Ages 6-7); $410 for Habitat Heroes (Ages 6-7); $525 for Wild Careers (Ages 10-12); $525 for Back from the Brink (Ages 10-12); $1,200 for Ultimate Zoofari (Ages 10-12)
The program’s age requirements are not negotiable and are strictly enforced, and campers must fall within the specified age category on the first day of the camp session they are attending. Registrants may register once per topic per age group, up to three weeks of attendance per camper, and sessions are limited to the specialty Ultimate Zoofari (ages 10–12) only on select weeks. Each topic includes exclusive camp experiences that are opportunities designed specifically for the camp audience and may include special keeper chats, behind the scenes looks, and animal demonstrations.
The Houston Zoo is home to over 4,300 permanent residents (animals) and is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. The Houston Zoo turned 100 in 2022 and states its mission as: “Connect communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife.” The organization reports collaborating with 52 organizations in 17 countries around the world to save wildlife and notes that every time someone visits the Zoo, that visit helps save animals in the wild.
The leadership team includes Lisa Peterson, President & CEO; Lisa Marie Avendaño, Chief Operating Officer; Nick Espinosa, Chief Philanthropy Officer; Kristin Finney, Chief Human Resources Officer; Jennifer Garcia, Chief Financial Officer; Creighton Kahoalii, Chief Brand & Experience Officer; Kevin Hodge, Vice President, Animal Programs; Ben Jones, Vice President, Conservation and Education; Audra Jesudason, Vice President, Philanthropy and Membership; Adrian Cavazos, Vice President, Guest Engagement and Experiences; and Jackie Wallace, Assistant Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs.
Last updated July 23, 2026.
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