Join us for Animal Art Explorers at the San Diego Zoo! This is a full-day camp (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) designed for those who are interested in both art and wildlife. Campers enjoy wildlife experiences, exclusive habitat visits, talks with wildlife care specialists and other Zoo team members, art projects, hands-on learning activities, crafts, and games. All art supplies are provided.
Participants will receive a Summer Camp T-shirt. Campers will need to bring their own lunch, snack, and sunscreen, and wear comfortable shoes for long walks (no flip-flops), clothes that can get dirty, and a hat.
Choose from two different Animal Art Explorers camp programs:
Nature’s Tapestry
From one ecosystem to the next, wildlife, people, and the planet we all share are interconnected. Artists will challenge their creative senses to identify and represent these connections through art. The Zoo provides all art supplies.
UPCOMING DATES
Monday, June 8, 2026 - Friday, June 12, 2026
Monday, June 15, 2026 - Friday, June 19, 2026
Monday, June 22, 2026 - Friday, June 26, 2026
Monday, July 6, 2026 - Friday, July 10, 2026
Foraging with Natural Art
Calling all acacia aficionados and flora fanatics! Foraging can be for food and for fun. In this camp, artists will explore and create with natural materials found around their home and on Zoo grounds. The Zoo provides all art supplies.
UPCOMING DATES
Monday, July 13, 2026 - Friday, July 17, 2026
Monday, July 20, 2026 - Friday, July 24, 2026
Monday, July 27, 2026 - Friday, July 31, 2026
Monday, August 3, 2026 - Friday, August 7, 2026
The health and safety of our campers and team members is our highest priority. The San Diego Zoo adheres to San Diego County, California Department of Social Services, California Department of Public Health, and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for summer camps and childcare facilities. Please be advised we may make modifications to our existing camp program to be in alignment with these guidelines.
