Outdoor and nature camp · Oakland
Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland
Winter Break ZooCamp
Thursdays are half days (pick-up 12:00 to 12:30pm) and have no after care. Before care is $80 and after care is $120 for the week, 8:00 to 9:00am and 3:30 to 5:30pm. Campers bring lunch, two snacks and a water bottle.
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- Extended care 8am–5:30pm
- Bring a lunch
- Members $350, nonmembers $385. Four days.
- Financial aid or scholarships available
- 10% off when two or more campers from one household register.
- Activities: Outdoors & nature and Science
Registration opens Oct 21 · Their sign-up page
Spring Break ZooCamp
Before care is $100 and after care is $200 for the week, 8:00 to 9:00am and 3:30 to 5:30pm. Campers bring lunch, two snacks and a water bottle.
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- Extended care 8am–5:30pm
- Bring a lunch
- Members $500, nonmembers $550.
- Financial aid or scholarships available
- 10% off when two or more campers from one household register.
- Activities: Outdoors & nature and Science
Registration opens Jan 27, 2027 · Their sign-up page
Summer ZooCamp
Weeks alternate between A and B themes, and the themes are not announced yet. A camper can attend up to one A and one B session. There is no camp the week of July 5. Before care is $100 and after care is $200 for the week, 8:00 to 9:00am and 3:30 to 5:30pm.
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| Week 8 (B) |
- Extended care 8am–5:30pm
- Bring a lunch
- Members $500, nonmembers $550.
- Financial aid or scholarships available
- 10% off when two or more campers from one household register.
- Activities: Outdoors & nature and Science
Registration opens Mar 3, 2027 · Their sign-up page
About Oakland Zoo
The zoo in the Oakland hills runs ZooCamp over school breaks and in summer. Campers learn about animals and the people who care for them through hands-on activities and play.
Where and how to reach them
9777 Golf Links RdOakland, CA 94605
Details from oaklandzoo.org, checked October 7, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with Oakland Zoo before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.
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