ZooCamp

animal encounter program with Golden Eagle

Grunts and growls, hoots and howls . . . this camp is wild! Discover a camp unlike any other at ZooAmerica®! Sign your kids up for a journey of exploration, learning, and adventure this summer. ZooAmerica offers exciting camp sessions for children of all ages, from preschool through high school. Campers will leave with a greater appreciation for nature and a deeper understanding of the wild of North America.

NEW THIS YEAR! Our summer ZooCamp will include a visit to the Hersheypark Aquatheatre to meet the Ocean Connections seals and sea lions. Participants will experience the magic of marine mammals up close through learning opportunities that support each camp's theme.

Otter

Preschool ZooCamp (Ages 4 & 5)

Campers will have fun while exploring the wild and exciting world of animals. Children must be four or five years old by the start of camp, or entering kindergarten in Fall 2024.

If your preferred camp session is not available, contact ZooAmerica@hersheypa.com to be placed on the waiting list.

Pass Holder Rate
Regular Rate

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Rosetta Spoonbills

School-Age ZooCamp (entering Grades 1-6)

Our school-age camps are divided into age groups. There are sessions for 1st through 3rd grade, and 4th through 6th grade.

If your preferred camp session is not available, contact ZooAmerica@hersheypa.com to be placed on the waiting list.

Pass Holder Rate
Regular Rate

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Ocelot

Middle School Camps (Grades 7 - 9)

Campers must be entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grade in Fall 2024.

If your preferred camp session is not available, contact ZooAmerica@hersheypa.com to be placed on the waiting list.

Pass Holder Rate
Regular Rate

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ZooCrew I & II (entering grades 10, 11 & 12)

The ZooCrew camps are for students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in Fall 2024. Both ZooCrew I and II are designed for high school students who have an interest in the zoological sciences, wildlife conservation, and animal-related careers. Participants will gain practical experience in environmental education and will have the opportunity to observe the zoo during its daily operation. They should enjoy thinking creatively and be comfortable sharing knowledge.

An enrollment form must be completed and submitted by each participant. Parents need to complete the registration form. If accepted into a ZooCrew session, parents will be contacted for payment instructions.

Please note: Attending ZooCrew I during a prior year is a prerequisite for participation in ZooCrew II.

If your preferred camp session is not available, contact ZooAmerica@hersheypa.com to be placed on the waiting list.

Download ZooCrew I Enrollment Form
Download ZooCrew II Enrollment Form
Download & Print Registration Form To Mail In
Marten

The following release must be completed and returned to ZooAmerica within one week of registering for ZooCamp.


Mail form to:
ZooAmerica Wildlife Park
ZooCamp 2024
100 W. Hersheypark Drive
PO Box 866
Hershey, PA 17033

FAX: 717-534-3151
EMAIL: ZooAmerica@hersheypa.com


Download ZooCamp Waiver