Heroes Zoo Camp
For kids entering grades 4 – 6

Summer 2026 Camp Registration Opens on January 1st for Members and January 8th for Everyone.

Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (before care begins at 8 am; after care ends at 4 pm)

Cost*: $225 per person. Zoo Members receive a 10% discount.

*Cost includes 5 days of day camp 9 am-3 pm, 1 camp T-shirt, and 1 camp drawstring bag.

We offer two unique camp experiences for kids entering grades 4th-6th, each designed to spark curiosity and deepen their love for animals. Both camps provide equal opportunities for exciting animal encounters, fun activities, and hands-on learning. Here’s a look at both options:

Hoosier Habitats: Register Here!

Potawatomi Zoo is in the state of Indiana, a state of many habitats. When traveling through the state, what kind of habitats do you see? A river? A forest? A farm field? This week of camp, we will discover 8 different habitats that are found in Indiana. From the Indiana Dunes to the Ohio River, and everything in between, we will explore the characteristics of each of these habitats, meet animals from each ecosystem, conduct freshwater macroinvertebrate ecology, play games, make crafts, and more!

Dates:

Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26
Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24
Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 14

If I Ran the Zoo: Register Here!

Ever wondered what it takes to run a zoo? What goes on behind the scenes? Find out in the “If I Ran the Zoo” summer camp! We’ll explore the importance of zoos as conservation organizations, discover a variety of conservation career options, and design a zoo all our own. As we investigate the zoo world, we will meet animals, view special behind the scenes locations, play games, conduct science experiments, and more!