You may sign up for multiple camp weeks! Scroll down to see all camp weeks, topics, and more!

Please note: Junior Zookeeper Camp is the same week-to-week. Signing up for more than one week is not recommended.

Camp runs as regularly scheduled on July 4th.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Melissa Czinn - Camp Director

mczinn@co.bergen.nj.us

201 - 634 - 3108

HEALTH FORMS AND PARENT HANDBOOK

Please review all documents.

All documents are REQUIRED to be submitted to be admitted to Zoo Camp

Please mail the forms to:

Bergen County Zoological Park

216 Forest Ave

Paramus, NJ 07652

Attn: Zoo Camp

Or email the forms to:

Melissa Czinn

mczinn@co.bergen.nj.us

WOLF PUPS

Ages 3 - 5 with caregiver
9am - 12pm

June 10th - 14th
Classy Animals
What kind of animals have fur? Scales? Feathers? Learn about the different groups of animals.

June 17th - 21st
Body Parts
Each species has unique characteristics that differentiate themselves from each other.
Learn about some of those differences and see where humans fit in.

August 12th - 16th
Animal Olympics
Who is the fastest and strongest animal? Explore the winners of the Olympics in the animal world.

RED WOLVES

Ages 6 - 8
9am - 1pm

June 24th - 28th
Life Cycles
Learn about the life cycles of different animal groups and explore the similarities we share with all animals during development.

July 1st - 5th
Predator vs. Prey
Some animals hunt, while some are hunted. Learn about predators vs. prey and how animals are interconnected in their ecosystems.
Please note: Zoo Camp runs as regularly scheduled on July 4th.

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July 8th - 12th
Habitat Helpers
Every animal has a place to call home. Discover different habitats and explore ways we coexist with our animal friends across the globe.

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July 15th - 19th
Super Animals
This week will cover animal senses and the animals that have evolved their senses to the extreme.

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July 22nd - 26th
Fossil Finds
Explore how fossils are created and learn about some of our planet’s earliest inhabitants.

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July 29th - August 2nd
Amazing Anatomy
Discover how animals’ bodies work by exploring skeletons, digestive systems, and more! Compare our own body systems to those of animals.
All teaching tools will be age-appropriate. No dissections or squeamish substances will be present.

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August 5th - 9th
Animal Olympics
Learn about the Olympians of the animal world and put your own skills to the test in our 2024 Zoo-lympics.

GRAY WOLVES 

Ages 9 - 12
9am - 1pm

June 24th - 28th
Danger Week
Learn about what it takes to be a top contender for the “most dangerous animal”.

July 1st - 5th
Wilderness Survival Week
Join us as we learn different survival techniques for a variety of habitats.
Please note: Zoo Camp runs as regularly scheduled on July 4th.

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July 8th - 12th
Predator Week
Learn how these animals’ unique characteristics put them at the top of their food chains and make them a vital part of their ecosystems.

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July 15th - 19th
Conservation Week
Join us as we discuss sustainable ways to help and protect the Earth through real advocacy programs that affect the Bergen County Zoo.

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July 22nd - 26th
Art Week
Join us as we explore the animal world through an artistic lens using different mediums that professional artists use.

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July 29th - August 2nd
Myth Week
Learn about how real animals become the stuff of legends and how storytelling can be a tool for conservation.

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August 5th - 9th
Animal Olympics
Learn about the Olympians of the animal world and put your own skills to the test in our 2024 Zoo-lympics.

JUNIOR ZOOKEEPERS

Ages 13 - 17
9am - 1pm

June 24th - 28th

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July 1st - 5th
Please note: Zoo Camp runs as regularly scheduled on July 4th.

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July 8th - 12th

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July 15th - 19th

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July 22nd - 26th

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July 29th - August 2nd

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August 5th - 9th

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Discover what it takes to be a zookeeper!

Campers will get to experience the different types of jobs you can have in a zoo and learn about diets, exhibit design, animal welfare and more.

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Please note: Junior Zookeeper Camp is the same week-to-week. Signing up for more than one week is not recommended.