School Break & Evening Programs
School Break Camps
Grades K-5
Looking for something for your children to do on a school holiday? Send them to the zoo for the day!
Registration and payment must be made in advance using CampDoc.
Wild About Fall Camp
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 9:00-4:00 (MEA)
Join us for a day of outdoor discovery as we explore how zoo animals and our wildlife neighbors prepare for winter through hands-on activities, games, and nature exploration. Come ready for a day spent outside enjoying the changes of fall (rain, snow, or sunshine!). Snacks provided. Bring a bag lunch.
Winter Zookeeper Camp
Wednesday, December 30, 2026 | 9:00-4:00
No school? Don’t hibernate! Come help the zookeepers take care of the animals and make a bunch of new animal (and human) friends! Snacks provided. Bring a bag lunch.
Cost:
$60 Members | $65 Non-Members
If a program is full, you can join the waiting list through the online registration process.
Kids’ Night Out
Grades K-5
Want a date night or quiet evening to yourself? Drop your kids off at the zoo for an evening adventure with the animals!
Creatures of the Night
Friday, November 6, 2026 | 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Kids will enjoy a pizza party, activities, animal encounters, and a zoo night hike!
Cost:
$35 Members | $40 Non-Members
If a program is full, you can join the waiting list through the online registration process.
Zookeeper Job Shadowing
Ages 13-17
Spend a morning helping behind the scenes at the zoo! Prepare animal diets, make enrichments, tour our veterinary clinic, and more!
Job Shadowing for Teens
Friday, October 16, 2026 | 9:00-12:00
More dates coming this spring!
Cost:
$50 | Space limited to 5 students
If a program is full, you can join the waiting list through the online registration process.
Registration
Registration and payment for all zoo programs must be made in advance using CampDoc.
For questions or more information contact:
Erin Tone
etone@lszoo.org
(218) 730-4500 ext. 210
If a program is full, you can join the waiting list through the online registration process.