ZooCamp
the wildest summer ever
2024 ZooCamp registration opens February 13 at 9 am.
There’s no better way to spend the summer than interacting with the sights and sounds of animals during ZooCamp at Great Plains Zoo. We offer a variety of topics so every child can participate in something they enjoy. Parents love the flexible schedules and choosing the one that works best for them. The camp experience is customized based on the program, but all kids can look forward to games, crafts, snacks, zoo tours, animal encounters, and rides on the carousel!
Every camper receives a ZooCamp t-shirt and can enroll in half or full-day sessions. We offer morning camp, covering 9 am - 12 pm, afternoon camp from 1 pm – 4 pm, or full-day options from 9 am – 4 pm.
Before and after camp care is available for families that need it, and there is an opportunity for an overnight for those who want a really exciting experience!
Browse the dates and topics below.
ZooCamp Policies
Click here to download our cancellation policy and other ZooCamp policies.
*Campers must be at least 4 years old on the first date of the session to attend ZooCamp. No exceptions.ZooCamp Hours
- Morning ZooCamp: 9 am - noon
- Afternoon ZooCamp: 1 - 4 pm
- Full-Day ZooCamp: 9 am - 4 pm
- Four Day/Overnight ZooCamp: Monday - Wednesday from 1 - 4 pm and 1 pm on Thursday - 9 am on Friday
- This camp includes four afternoon sessions and a Thursday night overnight. Campers will sign in at 1 pm on Thursday and will be picked up at 9 am on Friday.
- Before- and After-Camp Care: Available for full-day sessions
ZooCamp Pricing
All prices include sales tax.Half Days
1 Half Day
$34 Members / $40 Non-Members3 Half Days
$80.75 Members / $95 Non-Members5 Half Days
$123.25 Members / $145 Non-MembersFull Days
1 Full Day
$63.75 Members / $75 Non-Members5 Full Days
$212.50 Members / $250 Non-MembersSpecialty
Four Day/Overnight
$182.75 Members / $215 Non-MembersBehind the Scenes Camp
$293.25 Members / $345 Non-MembersLunch Bunch
5 for $25Before & After Camp Care
One Day Camps
$15Five Day Camps
$40Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch bundles are available for ages 6-8 on June 3-7, June 17-21, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29 - August 2 and August 5-9. Combine the morning and afternoon camps and add lunch supervision!
Five days of lunch supervision is $25. Lunch Bunch is only available in a package with morning and afternoon camps in the same week.
Please Note: Lunch Bunch includes lunchtime supervision only. Campers will need to provide their own lunches.
ZooCamp Topics
For more information about ZooCamp, contact [email protected].
To be added to a waiting list, please call 605.367.8313 x233 or email [email protected].