Junior Naturalists
5-6 yrs old
Future Zoologists
7-9 yrs old
Wild Rangers
10-12 yrs old
Junior Naturalists
5-6 yrs old
Junior Naturalists
A half-day summer camp designed to help introduce 5 & 6-year-olds to animals around the world. Whether meeting a live animal or getting messy while crafting, students are bound to have lots of fun!
Future Zoologists
7-9 yrs old
Future Zoologists
Your student will be entertained in this full-day summer camp when they take their animal knowledge to the next level. This camp will build off of existing knowledge through animal meet and greets, games, crafts, and other activities.
Wild Rangers
10-12 yrs old
Wild Rangers
Take learning to the next level with more advanced lessons and experiments during this full-day summer camp. Observe and interact with animals while learning about animal care, research, and conservation.
Zoo camp scholarships are available to families with financial assistance needed. The number of scholarships are limited and are awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis. Scholarships are available for the following weeks of zoo camp:
Wild Rangers (Ages 10-12)
August 13th – 16th
Families must provide proof of financial need and annual household income with one of the following documents: first page of federal tax return, W-2, year-end pay stub, or proof of unemployment for they year of 2017. Families with an annual household income below $60,000 may qualify for a zoo camp scholarship. To register for a scholarship, please call (574) 235-9070.
Evening Safari: Family Programs
Around the World
Join us for our summer safari series for a trip around the world! Learn about exotic animals and the environments in which they reside. Meet an ambassador animal, make enrichment, and much more! These programs are great for the whole family!
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM (see the zoo after hours!)
| Sunday, August 19 | Saturday, October 6
Sunday, October 14 |
Cost: $6/participant (Members)
$8/participant (Non-Members)
Children under 2 get in for free
Evening Safari: Family Programs
Around the World
Join us for our summer safari series for a trip around the world! Learn about exotic animals and the environments in which they reside. Meet an ambassador animal, make enrichment, and much more! These programs are great for the whole family!
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM (see the zoo after hours!)
| Session 1 – Australia | Session 2 – Africa | Session 3 – Asia | Session 4 – Europe | Session 5 – Americas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, May 5
Sunday May 20 |
Saturday, June 2
Sunday June 24 |
Saturday, July 7
Sunday, July 22 |
Saturday, August 4
Sunday, August 19 |
Saturday, October 6
Sunday, October 14 |
Cost: $6/participant (Members)
$8/participant (Non-Members)
Children under 2 get in for free
Zoo To You
Let Potawatomi Zoo bring some of the Zoo to you with Zoo-to-You Outreach Program. The Potawatomi Zoo’s ZooMobile can travel to your location with edZOOcators and animals for a fun, educational experience!
Zoo To You
Let Potawatomi Zoo bring some of the Zoo to you with Zoo-to-You Outreach Program. The Potawatomi Zoo’s ZooMobile can travel to your location with edZOOcators and animals for a fun and educational experience!
Conservation Scouts
Conservation Scouts is a two-hour program that allows scouts to get involved with the Zoo and to talk about conservation. After completion of the program, each scout will be awarded a Potawatomi Zoo Conservation Scout patch!
Conservation Scouts
The Conservation Scouts program allows scouts to get involved with the Zoo and wildlife conservation. After completion of the program, each scout will be awarded a Potawatomi Zoo Conservation Scout patch!
Field Trips
Take learning beyond the classroom by visiting the Potawatomi Zoo for a fun-filled, edZOOcational field trip!
Field Trips
Take learning beyond the classroom by visiting the Potawatomi Zoo for a fun-filled field trip! Add an EdZOOcational class to your trip for up-close encounters with zoo animal ambassadors. Call or e-mail the Education Department for more information on field trip classes: (574) 235-7621 or zooeducation@potawatomizoo.org.
Zoo Snooze Sleepover
At a Zoo Snooze Sleepover you can stay overnight with your favorite zoo animals! Experience the zoo when the sun goes down with after-hours animal encounters, activities,behind -the-scenes, and more. Zoo Snooze Sleepovers are a great way to celebrate a special occasion, have a family reunion, or bond with your scout group!
Zoo Snooze Sleepover
At a Zoo Snooze Sleepover you can stay overnight with your favorite zoo animals! Experience the zoo when the sun goes down with after-hours animal encounters, activities,behind -the-scenes, and more. Zoo Snooze Sleepovers are a great way to celebrate a special occasion, have a family reunion, or bond with your scout group!