Brookfield Zoo Chicago - Zoo Camp (Brookfield) camp guide
Brookfield Zoo Chicago - Zoo Camp (Brookfield)
Zoo exploration, nature walks, games and crafts, with animal experiences that vary by week.
PreK ages 4–5 through grade 8
Earlier-year details below are a planning reference, not confirmed information for the coming summer. Dates, prices and age ranges may change. We’ll update this guide as new information is published. Check the camp’s current details and available places before booking.
Ages & groups
PreZoo: PreK ages 4–5; Discovery: K–1; Explorer: 2–3; Adventure: 4–5; ZooLab: 6–8. Use the correct grade level.
2026 informationHours & format
Weekly Monday–Friday. Half day 9am–12:30pm; full day 9am–3:30pm. PreZoo is half-day only; Discovery offers both.
2026 informationPrice
2026 weekly nonmember/member: full day $599/$499; half day $399/$349.
2026 informationMore practical details
Food
Full-day campers bring lunch, without heating/refrigeration. Snack provided; bring water.
2026 informationFriends
Request one friend in the same age level and week when registering. More than one request is not assured.
2026 informationCare & pickup
Care from 8am except Mondays; full-day aftercare until 5pm except Fridays. Photo ID required at collection. Check care charges.
2026 informationCancellation policy
25% nonrefundable/nontransferable deposit. The 2026 packet says no refunds or rescheduling after May 26.
2026 informationSources and last checked
Last checked 2026-09-23.
2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified · Published program requirements; see source years below
Questions to ask the camp
- 2027 dates/rates, specific care charges, camp entry point and individual support needs.