Camps
A new and exciting season is planned for Cosley Zoo campers! We offer new activities and adventure. Campers learn about our domestic farm animals and discover wildlife in these one-of-a-kind camps. Registration includes one T-shirt per camper.
Animal Care Camp
Wonder what it's like to take care of a lot of different animals? Here's your chance to find out as we learn about caring for cows, pigs, horses, chickens and other animals that live at Cosley Zoo! We'll help clean stalls and feed and groom the animals. Prepare to get dirty during this exciting camp.
• Entering grades 5-6
Cosley Zoo
Limit 16/session
$98/res./session; $147/nonres./session
Cosley Zoo Members†:
$89/res./session; $132/nonres./session
Session 1: June 9-13
Mon.-Fri., 9 am-Noon (2663-1)
Session 2: July 7-11
Mon.-Fri., 1-4 pm (2663-2)
Session 3: July 21-25
Mon.-Fri., 9 am-Noon (2663-3)
†Cosley Zoo members: Please register at the Community Center, in person or by mail, in order to take advantage of the reduced fees now available to all zoo members.
Animal Crackers
There's lots of hands-on fun in these camps created especially for our youngest zoo visitors! Every day is full of games, crafts and stories about the animals that live at Cosley Zoo. This camp provides plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with the animals as they visit our camp each day.
• 4-year-olds thru Kindergarten (must be self-sufficient in the bathroom, Pull-Ups are not acceptable)*
Cosley Zoo
Limit 16/session
$72/res.; $108/nonres.
Cosley Zoo Members†:
$65/res.; $90/nonres.
Session 1: June 9-13
Mon.-Fri., 2-4 pm (2667-1)
Session 2: June 23-27
Mon.-Fri., 2-4 pm (2667-2)
Session 3: July 7-11
Mon.-Fri., 9-11 am (2667-3)
Session 4: July 21-25
Mon.-Fri., 2-4 pm (2667-4)
Session 5: Aug. 4-8
Mon.-Fri., 9-11 am (2667-5)
†Cosley Zoo members: Please register at the Community Center, in person or by mail, in order to take advantage of the reduced fees now available to all zoo members.
Animal Investigators
Get down and dirty as we explore the natural world around us. We'll investigate animal tracks, owl pellets and other animal mysteries. Bring your curiosity and be ready to use all your senses to make some amazing discoveries during this camp!
• Entering grades 3-4
Cosley Zoo
Limit 16/session
$98/res./session; $147/nonres./session
Cosley Zoo Members†:
$89/res./session; $132/nonres./session
Session 1: June 23-27
Mon.-Fri., 9 am-Noon (2663-4)
Session 2: July 28-Aug. 1
Mon.-Fri., 1-4 pm (2663-5)
†Cosley Zoo members: Please register at the Community Center, in person or by mail, in order to take advantage of the reduced fees now available to all zoo members.
Junior Zookeepers Camp
You'll learn what it takes to run a zoo during this camp. "Backstage" tours and opportunities to shadow a keeper help you learn more about how we care for the animals. You'll discover that there's more to zoo work than just feeding the animals as you learn about all aspects of the zoo, from training and enrichment to education! Prepare to have a great time during this unique opportunity to learn about the behind-the scenes workings of Cosley Zoo.
• Entering grades 7-10
Cosley Zoo
Limit 16/session
$98/res./session; $147/nonres./session
Cosley Zoo Members†:
$89/res./session; $132/nonres./session
Session 1: June 16-20
Mon.-Fri., 1-4 pm (2662-1)
Session 2: July 14-18
Mon.-Fri., 9 am-Noon (2662-2)
Session 3: Aug. 4-8
Mon.-Fri., 1-4 pm (2662-3)
†Cosley Zoo members: Please register at the Community Center, in person or by mail, in order to take advantage of the reduced fees now available to all zoo members.
Young Explorers
Raccoon and fox and deer…oh my! Or is it cows and horses and pigs…oh my? Learn about domestic and wild animals through games, crafts and live animal visits. Explore the world of animals at Cosley Zoo.
• Entering grades 1-2
Cosley Zoo
Limit 16/session
$72/res.; $108/nonres.
Cosley Zoo Members†:
$65/res.; $90/nonres.
Session 1: June 16-20
Mon.-Fri., 9-11 am (2667-6)
Session 2: July 14-18
Mon.-Fri., 2-4 pm (2667-7)
Session 3: July 28-Aug. 1
Mon.-Fri., 9-11 am (2667-8)
†Cosley Zoo members: Please register at the Community Center, in person or by mail, in order to take advantage of the reduced fees now available to all zoo members.
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