ZooCamp
the wildest summer ever
2026 ZooCamp registration will open at 9 am on February 10.
There’s no better way to spend the summer than interacting with the sights and sounds of animals during ZooCamp at the Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium. We offer a variety of topics so every child can participate in something they enjoy. Parents love the flexible schedules and choosing the one that works best for them. The camp experience is customized based on the program, but all kids can look forward to games, crafts, snacks, zoo tours, animal encounters, and rides on the carousel!
Every camper receives a ZooCamp t-shirt and can enroll in half or full-day sessions. We offer morning camp, covering 9 am - 12 pm, afternoon camp from 1 pm – 4 pm, or full-day options from 9 am – 4 pm.
Before-camp care is available for families that need it.
Browse the dates and topics below.
*ZooBucks may be used for ZooCamp but cannot be redeemed online. Please call 605.367.8313 x233 for help with your registration.
2026 ZooCamp registration will open at 9 am on February 10.
ZooCamp Policies
Click here to download our cancellation policy and other ZooCamp policies.
*Campers must be at least 4 years old on the first date of the session to attend ZooCamp. No exceptions.ZooCamp Hours
- Morning ZooCamp: 9 am - noon
- Afternoon ZooCamp: 1 - 4 pm
- Full-Day ZooCamp: 9 am - 4 pm
- Before-camp Care (8 - 9 am): Available for all morning and full-day sessions
ZooCamp Pricing
All prices include sales tax.ZooBucks may be used for ZooCamp but cannot be redeemed online. Please call 605.367.8313 x233 for help with your registration.
United Way Connecting Kids certificates may be used for ZooCamp but cannot be redeemed online. Please call 605.367.8313 x233 for help with your registration.
Half Days
1 Half Day
$34 Members / $40 Non-Members3 Half Days
$80.75 Members / $95 Non-Members5 Half Days
$123.25 Members / $145 Non-MembersFull Days
1 Full Day
$63.75 Members / $75 Non-Members5 Full Days
$212.50 Members / $250 Non-MembersSpecialty
Four Day
$182.75 Members / $215 Non-MembersBehind the Scenes Camp
$293.25 Members / $345 Non-MembersBefore-Camp Care
1 Half Day OR 1 Full Day Camps
$105 Half Day OR 5 Full Day Camps
$40ZooCamp Topics
Experience Summer Camp fun at the Great Plains Zoo! With a variety of schedule options and exciting topics, there's sure to be something fun for everyone!
Our ZooCamp topics are designed to offer an engaging and age-appropriate program for children of specific ages. Some topics are only available for half-day programs, and others are full-day. See our schedule for each age group for more information.
Do you have kids of different ages but want them to attend ZooCamp at the same time? Check out our new sibling options to view our recommendations!
For more information about ZooCamp, contact Education@GPZoo.org.
To be added to a waiting list, please call 605.367.8313 x233 or email Education@GPZoo.org.