Once again, we'll be offering a selection of ZooCamp experiences. Standard Summer ZooCamp consists of six weekly sessions. Each themed class focuses on an entertaining and educational topic, geared to the specific age level at which it's offered. ZooCampers will be excited by the special behind-the-scenes tours and animal encounters you can only find at The Living Desert!

Summer ZooCamp weekly sessions are offered for ages 4 though 12. These sessions run Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 12:00 noon. Summer ZooCampers need to come equipped for outdoor activity with a snack, lunch and water bottle each day.

We'll also be offering special 2-day sessions with our very popular Jr. Ranger Program for campers ages 6-14 at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and NEW programming for ZooCampers ages 10-14, where our older ZooCampers engage in stimulating observations and experiments to better understand the desert around them!

ZooCamp Sleepover Option! ZooCampers now have the opportunity to spend the night at the zoo! ZooCamp overnights are offered once per ZooCamp. Your adventure begins at 6:30pm and includes guided nighttime walks, a campfire program and surprises along the way! Breakfast the next morning is provided.

Week 1: June 17th - June 21st

Week 2: June 24th - June 28th

Week 3: July 1st - July 5th

Week 4: Jr. Rangers Program at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (ages 6-14)

Session A: July 8th - 9th from 9:30am to 2pm
Session B: July 10th - 11th from 9:30am to 2pm
ZooCamp Sleepover! July 11th 6:30pm - July 12th 9:00am

Week 5: July 15th - July 19th

Week 6: July 22nd - July 26th

Week 7: July 29th - August 2nd

Week 8: Special ZooCamp Programs (ages 11-14)

Session A: August 5th - 6th from 8am to 12noon
Session B: August 7th - 8th from 8am to 12noon
Come join the Desert Explorers as we discover more than ever before about our desert flora, fauna and the ever changing land beneath us! These special sessions have been designed to challenge and excite older ZooCampers!

Please see the Summer ZooCamp Schedule for pricing and program specifics (posted April 1st). Registration begins April 15th. Register early, as ZooCamp sessions frequently sell out!

For more information, please contact the Education Department at 760-346-5694, ext. 2501 or send an email to ZooCamp@livingdesert.org.