River Otters

Full-day camp for children ages 7 - 9.

DETAILS

Summer Camp

In River Otters, campers spend the day tracking a grizzly bear, traveling through the forests of Borneo and discovering the wild in our very own backyard. Each curriculum has a theme which will develop throughout the week with zoo exploration, activities, games, big body play and empathy building opportunities. Curricula align with age-appropriate learning and development standards with an emphasis on both a camper’s development as a scientist and peer collaboration.

Summer Camp 2025 Themes

Tooth and Claw

Whether you’re a jaguar, penguin, snow leopard or wallaby, everyone needs to eat... and tries not to get eaten! This camp will look at both sides of that coin with games, activities and explorations about the hunter, the hunted, and how every ecosystem needs both.

Exciting Sightings

Observation is the heart of scientific inquiry. There are so many animals to see at Woodland Park Zoo, and the tools and techniques used by real scientists can help us discover so many secrets about them. In this camp, we won’t just look at animals, we’ll practice truly seeing them.

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Cancelation and Modification of Camp Registration

All programs require a $50 non-refundable fee which will not be returned regardless of cancelation or modification date. Below are additional important cutoffs for cancelations or modifications.

Registration for day camps closes 2 weeks prior to the session start date.
Modifications and cancelations can be made until June 1.
After June 1 at 9:00 a.m., the program fee will not be returned in the event of modification or cancelation (including extended care).
No refunds, make-ups, or credits will be issued for missing camp days/weeks due to any illness or scheduling conflicts.

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