Winter Camp
at the Zoo

It’s almost a new year, and we’re going to have a Zoo New Year’s celebration of animals from China! Each day of fun includes close encounters with animals, games, crafts, and behind-the-scenes experiences. Choose as many days as you like!

For grades K–1
For grades 2–3
For grades 4–5

Visit our Upcoming Events page for a listing of current programs.

Education resources:

Zoo blog posts:

Download of the 2009-2010 Wildlife Learning Adventures (pdf) resource guide for teachers.

Education

The Education Department's mission is to increase the knowledge and appreciation of animals and plants in people of all ages through a wide variety of educational programs and services.

Teachers' Lounge

Field trips
Assembly and classroom programs
Curriculum, classroom kits, and activities
Night Owls sleepovers
Videoconferencing
Cans for Critters (student conservation project)
How to use this Web site
Science projects for kids

Conservation: Helping Wildlife

Conservation news and stories from the field

Making Earth-friendly choices

Zoo InternQuest

A career exploration program for high school juniors and seniors at the San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, and our Conservation Research center.

To get an idea of what it's all about, check out the blogs and don’t miss their photo journal!

Contact information

Type of Event/Activity	Phone	Send e-mail
Children/Family/Adult Programs at the Zoo	619-557-3962	Education
Children/Family/Adult Programs at the Wild Animal Park	760-738-5057	Education
Teacher/School Group Activities at the Zoo	619-557-3963	Education
Teacher/School Group Activities at the Wild Animal Park	760-738-5057	Education
For Special Experiences (Cheetah Run Safari, Photo Caravan Safari, Sleepovers, and Special Tours) at the Zoo and the Wild Animal Park	619-718-3000 or 800-407-9534

The San Diego Zoo is also partnered with World Wildlife Fund's Windows on the Wild, an environmental education program.

Winter Camp at the Zoo