2012 Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens Camps

Summer 2012 will be here before we know it and we are making plans for an exciting camp season with new Zoo exhibits and traditional camp fun. Camps are designed with age appropriate activities to encourage discovery and appreciation of wildlife. Campers will have the opportunity to make new friends, explore the Zoo, and participate in games, crafts, tours, shows, animal visits and more. Zoo camps are well supervised with trained camp staff. Space is limited and camps do sell out so sign up early.

Zoo Summer Camps are brought to you in partnership through a conservation education gift from the Tony Stewart Foundation.

Photo by Jason Wright

Camp Registration Information

Registration is now open for all 2012 Zoo Camps. To sign up, call 317-630-2180 between the hours of 9am and 3pm. Register now to secure your spot!

Register for camps online, by phone at (317) 630-2180 or in person at our Hix Institute, Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm once registration is open for the season. Online registrations require a credit card payment (Visa, Master Card, Discover or American Express). Register in person with payment by cash, check, or credit card. Mail-in registrations are NOT accepted.

Camp Cancellations

If the Zoo cancels a camp, you will be notified directly and receive the opportunity to switch to another camp or receive a refund for the price of the camp. Otherwise, no refunds or rescheduling of camps is allowed.

Snacks, Lunches, and T-shirts

Camps do not include lunch or snacks.
Campers will need to bring a lunch, drinks and snacks each day.
Campers will receive a camp t-shirt. We will do our best to accommodate the requested shirt size.

Extended Daycare

For your convenience we offer extended care for our summer camps from 3pm-4:30pm. Children are supervised in a classroom with various activities available. Pre-registration is required. $45 for the 5-day camps and $18 for the 2-day camps.

Camp Dates

Click on the appropriate age group to see the dates, topics and costs for camps.

5 & 6 Year Old - 2-Day Mini Camps and 5-Day Camps
6-8 Year Old - 2-Day Mini Camps
7 & 8 Year Old - 2-Day Mini Camps and 5-Day Camps
9 & 10 Year Old - 2-Day Mini Camps and 5-Day Camps
11 & 12 Year Old - 2-Day Mini Camps and 5-Day Camps
9-12 Year Old - 2-Day Mini Camps and 5-Day Camps
13 & 14 Year Old - 5-Day Camps