camp group

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium offers over 2,000 programs and reaches more than 300,000 participants annually.

Programming includes ZooKids preschool classes, summer day camps, winter break day camps, overnight programs, and more. Since accessibility plays a large part in our mission to inspire the next generation of conservationists, scholarships are available for many of our educational programs. We also offer self-guided activities for field trips, activities for home or school use, and Girl Scout and Cub Scout self-guided activities for badges.

Educational Resources

Kids looking at Manatee
ZooKids
The ZooKids program is specially-designed for kids ages 3-5 and includes hands-on activities, Zoo walks, and a snack.
nature materials exploration table
Little Explorers Base Camp
Discovery through puzzles, books, tools, activities and more!
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Summer Camp
Campers will enjoy hands-on educational activities, art projects, special animal experiences, songs, games, and a lot of time outside enjoying the Zoo.

Zoo School - Delaware Area Career Center

The Zoo School program is designed to give High School Juniors and Seniors a greater insight and understanding of the excitement and demands of science. Program curriculum is zoology driven, research focused, rich in the use of technology, and application based. Student qualities include self-motivated/directed learner, responsible, reliable and curious with a desire to produce high-quality work. Students spend 2.5 hours of each school day at the Zoo and earn high school credits in science, math and an elective. College credits are also available.

Request information:

Phone: (614) 724-3608

Website: www.DelawareAreaCC.org

Duration: School Year

Cost: $75 lab fee covers both semesters