Zoo Atlanta Summer Safari Camp
Hosted by: Zoo Atlanta
Safari Camp at Zoo Atlanta offers a memorable adventure for campers ages 5-14 while fostering a deeper connection to animals and inspiring conservation action.
From Zoo explorations and group games to inquiry-based scientific investigations and projects, young explorers will be immersed in hands-on, minds-on learning while having fun and making friends.
Experience a summer of excitement and discovery at Zoo Atlanta’s Summer Safari Camp! Select an individual week that fits in your summer plans, or spend the entire summer with us.
Each camp experience includes:
- Hands-on, minds-on exploration of nature
- Science-based investigations in the Zoo
- Up-close experiences with the Zoo’s animal ambassadors
- Making friends and having fun exploring animals from around the world
- Learning about Zoo Atlanta’s conservation and research programs and ways to help species
Price Range:
NON-MEMBER COST: Junior Ranger (ages 5-7) and Trek (ages 8-11): $400/week; Quest (ages 12-14): $425/week
MEMBER COST: Junior Ranger (ages 5-7) and Trek (ages 8-11): $350/week; Quest (ages 12-14): $370/week
Dates/Sessions: Wk of May 25, Wk of June 1, Wk of June 8, Wk of June 15, Wk of June 22, Wk of June 29, Wk of July 6, Wk of July 13, Wk of July 20, Wk of July 27
Daily Times: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Extended Care Availability: Before Care, After Care
Location: Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
Price: $350
Registration Opens: Monday, January 26,2026
Target Age Group: Early Elem. School (5-8), Upper Elem. School (8-10), Middle School (11-13), High School (14-18)
Topics: Life Sciences, Nature & Environment, STEAM, Science & Society
Junior Makers Camp
Hosted by: Historic Oakland Foundation
Set off on an exciting journey through the hidden stories, structures, and surprises of the city! Campers will explore the built environment, practice kid-friendly navigation skills, and discover the natural beauty of Atlanta’s neighborhoods.
Each day brings experiential activities like orienteering challenges, urban design sprints, and creative problem-solving. It’s the perfect camp for curious kids who love the city, design, and exploring the world around them.
Dates/Sessions: Wk of June 1
Daily Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Extended Care Availability: After Care
Location: Oakland Visitor Center, 374 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30312
Price: $350
Registration Opens: Open Now
Target Age Group: Early Elem. School (5-8), Upper Elem. School (8-10)
Topics: Engineering, Nature & Environment, Science & Society, STEAM, Technology
Nature Navigators
Hosted by: Historic Oakland Foundation
Give your young explorer a week packed with outdoor discovery, hands-on science, and nature- based adventure!! Campers will explore local habitats, learn beginner nature-science skills, and discover how plants and animals thrive in the wild.
Each day brings a new theme—habitats, wildlife adaptations, plant exploration, weather and climate, and environmental stewardship.
Dates/Sessions: Wk of June 8
Daily Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Extended Care Availability: After Care
Location: Oakland Visitor Center, 374 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30312
Price: $350
Registration Opens: Now Open
Target Age Group: Early Elem. School (5-8), Upper Elem. School (8-10)
Topics: Earth & Space Science, Nature & Environment, Science & Society
