Join us for Adventures in Art camp at the San Diego Zoo! Art students, from beginners to advanced, are welcome to participate in this full-day (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.), blended camp for students entering Grades 5 through 8 in the fall. 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. Artists will create projects inspired by wildlife in a variety of media. All art supplies are provided.
Choose from two different Adventures in Art camp programs:
Fantastic Fauna in 3D
From layering and shaping to carving and coiling, artists learn essential skills for 3D art. Artists will enjoy this hands-on week of creating, with inspiration from wildlife! 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
Wild Families in Wild Colors
Focusing on wildlife families and groups, artists create wild works of colorful art. Artists learn how to use colored pencils, watercolors, oil pastels, and more—just like an expert! 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.
