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Zoo camps and zoology camps give kids and teens an opportunity to deepen their love for animals and nature. There are camps found across the country that are put on by actual zoos. You'll also find camps below that offer a concentrated zoology curriculum. Many of these camps give kids experiences with animals they will remember the rest of their lives. Some camps listed further below will offer a variety of activities associated with traditional kids’ day camps. This may include outdoor living skills, arts and crafts, tree climbing, sports and campfires. Read more

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Camps below offer specialized education and programming for kids who specifically want to learn more about animals. Look for “zoo camp” in the name to find camps that are put on by actual zoos. (Note that some camps offer only zoology-related sessions.) View camp listings to get more details.

	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
Safari Zoo Camp The only residential summer camp of its kind in the world, participants work hands on alongside professional animal care staff to care for a variety of animals, many rare and endangered. [View Profile] Clarington Science: Zooology/Animals Ages 6 to 17 Coed Overnight from $850/week view all sessions	Overnight Coed	850	6-17	0	Clarington, Ontario
Niagara Christian Collegiate Give your child a fun-filled learning adventure at any of NCC's Summer Camps. Or get a head start on your studies during our August Credit Program! [View Profile] Fort Erie Traditional (multi activity) Ages 11 to 17 Coed Day, Overnight from $3,550/session view all sessions	Day, Overnight Coed	3550	11-17	1	Fort Erie, Ontario
Toronto Zoo - Zoo Camp Located at the Toronto Zoo, Zoo Camp offers unique adventures to stimulate kids' interest in the natural world. Go behind-the-scenes at Canada's largest zoo. [View Profile] Rouge, Toronto Science: Zooology/Animals Ages 4 to 16 Coed Day from $280/week view all sessions	Day Coed	280	4-16	2	Rouge, Toronto, Ontario
Toronto Zoo Serengeti Bush Camp A uniquely wild adventure camp in the GTA, where families ( ages six and up) stay overnight and explore the African Savanna right in Toronto. [View Profile] Rouge, Toronto Science: Zooology/Animals Ages 6 to 100 Coed Overnight, family from $95/night view all sessions	Overnight, family Coed	95	6-100	3	Rouge, Toronto, Ontario
Bricks 4 Kidz Woodbridge With several camp themes, your child will be sure to have an experience they will never forget. We do two structured builds a day, along with games and art and crafts related to our theme of the week. [View Profile] Vaughan; Woodbridge Education (multi) Ages 4 to 10 Coed Day, Program from $175/week view all sessions	Day, Program Coed	175	4-10	4	Vaughan, Ontario, Woodbridge, Ontario
Claremont Nature Centre Nature based summer day and overnight camp led by Ontario Certified Teachers. Spend days outdoors exploring ponds, creeks, wetlands meadows and forests! [View Profile] Pickering Traditional (multi activity) Ages 5 to 18 Coed Day, Overnight, family from $180/week view all sessions	Day, Overnight, family Coed	180	5-18	5	Pickering, Ontario
Harbourfront Centre Camps Since 1979, Harbourfront Centre Camps has provided a a unique setting in which learning and fun intersect. Our campers gain life skills through meaningful participation and in all facets of arts and contemporary culture. [View Profile] Harbourfront, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 16 Coed Day, Overnight from $250/week view all sessions	Day, Overnight Coed	250	4-16	6	Harbourfront, Toronto, Ontario
Kortright Summer Nature Day Camp An outdoor adventure day camp surrounded by nature just north of Toronto for ages 4 to 14. [View Profile] Vaughan Education (multi) Ages 4 to 14 Coed Day, Program, family from $216/week view all sessions	Day, Program, family Coed	216	4-14	7	Vaughan, Ontario
Earthbound Kids An unforgettable outdoor day camp that includes: Athletics, Swimming, Horseback Riding, Animal Care, BMXing, Zip Lines, Gardening, Cooking, Drama, Crafts, Leadership for young teens and more! [View Profile] Whitchurch - Stouffville; Newmarket Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 14 Coed, Girls Day, Overnight from $355/week view all sessions	Day, Overnight Coed, Girls	355	4-14	8	Whitchurch - Stouffville, Ontario, Newmarket, Ontario
Township of King With a mixture of sports, arts, and nature based programs, you are sure to find the perfect camp or program for your child! High Five and OCA Certified. Visit www.king.ca for more information. [View Profile] Ontario (7) Traditional (multi activity) Ages 2 to 18 Coed Day, Program, family from $4/week view all sessions	Day, Program, family Coed	4	2-18	9	King, Nobleton

Camps below offer some curriculum related to animals that may include, for example, a zoo visit. View their listings in full to learn what they offer.

	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Day Camps Summer camp at the Toronto Ripley's Aquarium offers your kids an exciting learning experience into the wonderful world of water and aquatic life. For kids aged 5 to 13. [View Profile] Downtown West, Toronto Science: Marine Biology Ages 5 to 13 Coed Day from $260/week view all sessions	Day Coed	260	5-13	0	Downtown West, Toronto, Ontario
Kidnetix Be creative, have fun and meet new friends in our March break and Summer camps in Brampton and Toronto. Dynamic programming includes: Lego Robotic's, sports, arts & crafts, workshops, field trips & indoor playground fun! [View Profile] Brampton; Downsview, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 15 Coed Day from $150/week view all sessions	Day Coed	150	4-15	1	Brampton, Ontario, Downsview, Toronto,
Northwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping Programs Wilderness canoe adventures with heart & meaning in separate boys, girls and coed programs. Trips weave together challenge, community and confidence to connect youth to the land, each other, and their own unique spirit. [View Profile] Temagami Adventure: Wilderness Out-tripping Ages 10 to 17 Coed, Girls, Boys Overnight from $1,200/week view all sessions	Overnight Coed, Girls, Boys	1200	10-17	2	Temagami, Ontario
Encounters with Canada A leadership program, where teens develop civic leadership skills, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, and explore exciting career options [View Profile] Ottawa Education (multi) Ages 14 to 17 Coed Overnight from $750/week view all sessions	Overnight Coed	750	14-17	3	Ottawa, Ontario
Rotherglen Summer Camp Summer Camps will include Robotics, STEM, Drama, Art, Sports and Cooking Camps, all taking advantage of our beautiful new state of the art facility. [View Profile] Oakville Traditional (multi activity) Ages 6 to 14 Coed Day from $325/week view all sessions	Day Coed	325	6-14	4	Oakville, Ontario
Fire Fly Stables Learn to ride English on well trained horses. Daily riding lessons, theory & practical in the barn, arts/crafts, team building and of course a few camp traditions. Year round lessons with all weather riding facilities. [View Profile] Hamilton Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian Ages 6 to 18 Coed, Girls Day, Overnight, Program, family from $350/week view all sessions	Day, Overnight, Program, family Coed, Girls	350	6-18	5	Hamilton, Ontario
The Michelangelo Code With valuable contributions from Industry leader David Pacheco, Creative Director of The Walt Disney Company, Mr. G, a STEM Instructor and former GANZ game developer passes on key techniques used by his production team! [View Profile] Brampton; Vaughan; Mississauga Traditional (multi activity) Ages 5 to 18 Coed Day, Program, family from $150/month view all sessions	Day, Program, family Coed	150	5-18	6	Brampton, Ontario, Vaughan, Ontario, Mississauga, Ontario
Kidz Kare Camp Exciting themed camps offered throughout the year at our downtown facility, including weekly field trips, guest speakers and delicious home cooked meals and snacks! Before and after care is also available. [View Profile] Downtown West, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 12 Coed Day, Program from $200/week view all sessions	Day, Program Coed	200	4-12	7	Downtown West, Toronto, Ontario
Idea Lab Kids Oakville Innovative programming with a focus on STEM. Summer camp, after school, birthdays and more. Courses for all ages in coding, game design, circuitry, toy engineering, the arts, VR, robotics, 3D printing, cooking and more! [View Profile] Oakville Education: STEM Ages 4 to 14 Coed Day, Program from $154/week view all sessions	Day, Program Coed	154	4-14	8	Oakville, Ontario
Appleby College Summer Programs A huge variety of programming options for campers and students ages 4-17. We offer 50+ Camp programs, academic day and boarding programs and travel credit courses! [View Profile] Oakville; International Education (multi) Ages 4 to 17 Coed Day, Overnight from $328/week view all sessions	Day, Overnight Coed	328	4-17	9	Oakville, Ontario, International,
The Wylde Swan Grow into a citizen of the world with this unique summer camp offering international travel, sailing aboard a tall-ship, education in geography, environmental sciences, leadership, communication skills, and so much more! [View Profile] International Sport: Sailing/Marine Skills Ages 14 to 25 Coed Overnight from $1,599/session view all sessions	Overnight Coed	1599	14-25	10	International, Other, International,
HUMBER ARBORETUM NATURE CAMPS A nature-focused exploration and adventure camp set within a beautiful urban green space. This hands-on camp helps children foster an appreciation for the the many wonders of the natural world. [View Profile] Rexdale, Toronto Science: Nature/Environment Ages 4 to 13 Coed Day from $245/week view all sessions	Day Coed	245	4-13	11	Rexdale, Toronto, Ontario
Oxford Learning High Park Oxford means a personalized learning experience for your child. Brain Camps explore creative themes through engaging activities and field trips. Tutoring takes a fun turn. Our students are excited to learn! [View Profile] High Park, Toronto Education (multi) Ages 4 to 12 Coed Day from $400/week view all sessions	Day Coed	400	4-12	12	High Park, Toronto, Ontario
Science North Camps Science North has offered innovative and stimulating summer camps that introduce children to the worlds of science, technology, engineering and math. Camps are available for 4-11 year olds in communities across Ontario. [View Profile] City of Thunder Bay; Sudbury Science (multi) Ages 4 to 14 Coed Day from $153/week view all sessions	Day Coed	153	4-14	13	City of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Sudbury, Ontario
Zodiac Day Camp Zodiac Day Camp offers variety-based and specialty programs for campers 2-15 years old. Zodiac is located in central Toronto and runs 7 1-week Summer sessions. Daily instructional swim along with other great activities! [View Profile] Forest Hill, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Ages 2.5 to 15 Coed Day from $190/week view all sessions	Day Coed	190	2.5-15	14	Forest Hill, Toronto, Ontario
Idea Lab Kids Calgary Idea Lab provides classes, camps ranging from Cooking, Robotics, 3D Art, Engineering and Science. At Idea Lab children learn through hands-on-activities utilizing Critical-thinking Skills and a great deal of IMAGINATION! [View Profile] Calgary Education: STEM Ages 3 to 14 Coed Day, Program from $30/week view all sessions	Day, Program Coed	30	3-14	15	Calgary, Alberta
Camp Hurontario A traditional overnight camp with a variety of activities and sports including sailing, arts and crafts, leadership building and more. [View Profile] Mactier Traditional (multi activity) Ages 6 to 16 Boys Overnight from $900/week view all sessions	Overnight Boys	900	6-16	16	Mactier, Ontario
Shadow Lake Centre A summer camp for children, youth, and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Accessible activities that include sports, swimming, arts and crafts, and lots of music. [View Profile] Whitchurch - Stouffville Traditional (multi activity) Ages 7 to 65 Coed Day, Overnight, Program, family from $1,575/week view all sessions	Day, Overnight, Program, family Coed	1575	7-65	17	Whitchurch - Stouffville, Ontario
York University; Science Engagement Science Engagement Programs offers interactive and hands-on STEM experiences for youth in grade 3-12. Elementary programs include Science Saturdays, March Camp, and SciX. Secondary programs include Helix and Spark Lab. [View Profile] Bathurst Manor/Clanton Park, Toronto; Sentinel Park, Toronto Education: STEM Ages 8 to 18 Coed, Girls Day, Overnight, Program from $195/week view all sessions	Day, Overnight, Program Coed, Girls	195	8-18	18	Bathurst Manor/Clanton Park, Toronto, Ontario, Sentinel Park, Toronto, Ontario
Ajax Riding Academy The Ajax Riding Academy offers camps for Christmas, March Break, and Summer. In each camp, camper's riding ability will be assessed and then riding groups of five or less and of similar age group and level are formed. [View Profile] Ajax Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian Ages 6 to 100 Coed Day, Program, family from $200/week view all sessions	Day, Program, family Coed	200	6-100	19	Ajax, Ontario
Laurus Summer Camp Montreal & Laval's #1 lifestyle summer day camp that blends fun, education and specialty training in arts, academics and sports! Weekly program for kids ages 3 to 15! Registration is Open for 2019! [View Profile] Westmount; Laval; Beaconsfield Traditional (multi activity) Ages 3 to 15 Coed Day from $150/week view all sessions	Day Coed	150	3-15	20	Westmount, Québec, Laval, , Beaconsfield,
Snapology of Halton-Mississauga Our classes & camps use LEGO® bricks & K'Nex® to offer STEAM programs in Engineering, Science, Robotics, Animation, Drones, Video Game Design and more,..plus fun themes like Pokemon, Ninjas, Star Wars and Minecraft®. [View Profile] Milton Science: LEGO Ages 4 to 14 Coed Day, Program, family from $167/week view all sessions	Day, Program, family Coed	167	4-14	21	Milton, Ontario
Ross Creek Centre for the Arts SummerArts combines the best of camp with the best of the arts, with great food, a full rec schedule, campfire, and of course a core of incredible arts programming, all on a beautiful campus overlooking the Bay of Fundy. [View Profile] Canning Art (multi) Ages 5 to 18 Coed Day, Overnight, Program, family from $290/week view all sessions	Day, Overnight, Program, family Coed	290	5-18	22	Canning, Nova Scotia
Centennial Colts Summer Camps Designed for boys and girls between the age of 7 - 16 to provide additional physical literacy to those who would like to further develop their athletic skills. [View Profile] Centennial-Port Union, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Ages 7 to 16 Coed Day from $195/week view all sessions	Day Coed	195	7-16	23	Centennial-Port Union, Toronto, Ontario
YMCA Cedar Glen Give your child an experience they will never forget! YMCA Cedar Glen is an outdoor day camp just north of Toronto in King Township. Located on 263 acres, all programs are supervised by highly trained YMCA staff. [View Profile] King Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 16 Coed Day from $205/session view all sessions	Day Coed	205	4-16	24	King, Ontario
Sylvan Learning South Mississauga We offer low monthly rate programs in Readng, Writing, Math, Homework, Science Study Skills and Advanced Reading Strategies. Our STEM related programs and camps receive great popularity. [View Profile] Mississauga Education (multi) Ages 4 to 18 Coed Day, Program from $159/session view all sessions	Day, Program Coed	159	4-18	25	Mississauga, Ontario, Mississauga, ON
JOA Camps An exceptional camp, all in French, offering weekly themes and diverse activities. Weekly outings included in pricing. [View Profile] Ottawa Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 12 Coed Day from $55/day view all sessions	Day Coed	55	4-12	26	Ottawa, Ontario
Albion Hills Field Centre A nature-focused camp in a conservation park. Cozy dorms, delicious food, caring staff and lots of time outside being a kid. We help your child build confidence and independence through adventure, leadership & teamwork. [View Profile] Caledon Adventure (multi) Ages 9 to 13 Coed Overnight from $720/week view all sessions	Overnight Coed	720	9-13	27	Caledon, Ontario
Saddlewood Riding Camp A horseback riding camp for girls, located northeast of Toronto. Each camper has their own horse to ride in two lessons per day (English), daily horse care and stable management instruction. [View Profile] Peterborough Area Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian Ages 7 to 16 Girls Overnight from $2,200/2 weeks view all sessions	Overnight Girls	2200	7-16	28	Peterborough Area, Ontario
Sans Souci Riding Centre INC. A specialized co-ed summer camp for children who are passionate about horses and the sport of English riding. Located in Québec, offering a bilingual experience. Awarded the CCA Award of Excellence in 2014. [View Profile] Ste. Clotilde Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian Ages 8 to 17 Coed Overnight from $1,020/week view all sessions	Overnight Coed	1020	8-17	29	Ste. Clotilde, Quebec
Crestwood Valley Day Camp A Toronto DAY camp offering 20-25 Daily Activities, Baseball and Basketball Camps, LIT/CIT,"5' Heated Inground Salt Poolsw/daily lessons-WEEKLY CARNIVAL, Gymboree & ROSE REISMAN CATERING! LOW RATIOS! Call 416.444.9595 [View Profile] Bridle Path, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 15 Coed Day from $545/week view all sessions	Day Coed	545	4-15	30	Bridle Path, Toronto, Ontario
Sidney Ledson Institute Give your child the advantage of academic advancement / reinforcement in curriculum subjects and SSAT/ISEE prep during the Summer holidays. Daily physical activity and outdoor play. [View Profile] Don Mills, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Ages 2.5 to 14 Coed Day, Program from $136/week view all sessions	Day, Program Coed	136	2.5-14	31	Don Mills, Toronto, Ontario

Zoology camps may in fact be as diverse as the animal kingdom which they study. Among camps in this category, themes can vary widely, even in sessions put on by the same camp. Here’s a brief look at the spectrum of learning from which to choose:

Actual zoo camps — look for the phrase right in the name of the camp — where kids can learn, up close, about zoo animals from all over the world
Programs put on by nature centres, where kids may be able to learn up close about local wildlife from deer to wild birds (hawks, eagles, osprey, etc.) to pond life like turtles, etc. Learn more about nature summer camps.
Camps where kids visit a petting zoo, featuring fairly common animals such as deer, farm animals like horses and sheep, etc., and peacocks.

Activities at these camps will focus on integrating knowledge of animals into children’s lives. They may go hiking and learn to identify native animals’ activities and tracks, orienteering may be an activity, night time education at an overnight zoology camp may focus on identifying nocturnal creatures. Campers may also learn about endangered species and other more global issues related to animals.

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Camps below offer specialized education and programming for kids who specifically want to learn more about animals. Look for “zoo camp” in the name to find camps that are put on by actual zoos. (Note that some camps offer only zoology-related sessions.) View camp listings to get more details.

Camps below offer some curriculum related to animals that may include, for example, a zoo visit. View their listings in full to learn what they offer.

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