Due to COVID-19: We are suspending registrations for our camps until further notice.
learn at the zoo
keiki camp programs
Zoo camp will immerse your keiki in the vast and unique world of animals. Campers will gain a wealth of knowledge about different animals and the environments in which they live. A different theme is highlighted each session/week and campers learn through hands-on lessons complete with bio-artifacts, interactive activities, crafts and games. Our camps are broken up into three age groups and curriculum is designed to meet national science standards.
2020 Spring Camp
Two sessions:
March 16th – March 20th: Animal Adaptations:
From how they move to how they blend into their environment, animals are designed for survival. Let’s take a closer look at how adaptation plays an important role in the daily lives of animals.
March 23rd – March 27th: Zoo-lympics:
How fast can an African Wild Dog run? How high can a tiger jump? How do some animals work together as a team? Learn all about animal champions and go for the gold this week!
Registration opens to members on Thursday, January 2nd (12pm). Registration closes on Thursday, March (3pm).
Registration opens to non-members on Monday, January 6th (12pm). Registration closes on Thursday, March 12th (3pm)
2020 Summer Camp!
12 sessions:
June 1st – June 5th: Animal Artists
June 8th – June 12th: Summer Science
June 15th – 19th: Make Someone Happy
June 22nd – June 26th: Animal `Ohana
June 29th – July 3rd: A Trip Through Time
July 6th – July 10th: Wild Hawai`i
July 13th – July 17th: Under the Sea
July 20th – July 24th: Conservation Keiki
July 27th – July 31st: Most Extreme
August 3rd – August 7th: Jr. Field Researcher
August 10th – August 14th: Summer Science
August 17th – August 21st: Biomes of the World
Registration opens to members on Thursday, March 5th (12pm). Registration closes the Thursday at 3 pm before each session begins.
Registration opens to non-members on Monday, March 9th (12pm). Registration closes the Thursday at 3 pm before each session begins.
Members Registration: September 3rd, 2019
Non-members Registration: September 6th, 2019
October 7th – 11th: Conservation Keiki!
what to expect
A Typical Day at Zoo Camp
When you enroll your child in Zoo Camp they’ll be immersed in fun educational activities all day long. Activities revolve around a unique featured weekly theme. Our Camp Leaders work hard to create exciting national science standards geared lesson plans that meet K-12 requirments. Schedule varies from day to day depending on the activities and encounters planned for that week.
| 8:00 AM | Drop off/ Check-in at Gate #3 |
| 8:20 AM | Take class back to the classroom |
| 8:30 AM | Snack (Provided) |
| 8:45 AM | Rules (on first day)/Ice Breaker Activity |
| 9:00 AM | Playground |
| 9:30 AM | Zoo Tour |
| 10:15 AM | Classroom Activity |
| 11:00 AM | Lunch |
| 11:30 AM | Free Play |
| 11:45 AM | Cleanup and Short Animal Film |
| 12:00 PM | Nap Time |
| 1:00 PM | Wake Up Song/Animal |
| 1:15 PM | Outdoor Game/Encounter/Activity |
| 2:00 PM | Prepare for Pick up |
| 2:30 PM | Pick up/Sign out at Gate#3 |
| 8:00 AM | Drop off/ Check-in at Gate #3 |
| 8:20 AM | Playground |
| 9:00 AM | Snack |
| 9:15 AM | Rules (on first day)/Ice Breaker Activity |
| 10:15 AM | Zoo Tour |
| 11:00 AM | Lunch |
| 11:30 AM | Free Time |
| 11:45 AM | Cleanup and Short Animal Film |
| 12:30 PM | Activity/Zoo Tour/Outdoor Game/Encounter |
| 2:00 PM | Prepare for Pick Up |
| 2:30 PM | Pick up/Sign out at Gate#3 |
| 8:00 AM | Drop off/ Check-in at Gate #3 |
| 8:20 AM | Playground |
| 9:00 AM | Snack in Koa Classroom |
| 9:15 AM | Rules (on first day)/Ice Breaker Activity |
| 10:15 AM | Zoo Tour |
| 11:00 AM | Lunch |
| 11:30 AM | Free Time |
| 11:45 AM | Cleanup and Short Animal Film |
| 12:30 PM | Activity/Zoo Tour/Outdoor Game/Encounter |
| 2:00 PM | Prepare for Pick Up |
| 2:30 PM | Pick up/Sign out at Gate#3 |
Our camps fill up quickly, If the date and age group you are interested in is not available please email education@honzoosoc.org to be automatically added to our waitlist. Please include your Name, Childs Age, Program Start Date, and a contact number for us to reach you at. Mahalo!