The Zoo in Forest Park to Host Zoo Camp This Month

SPRINGFIELD — The Zoo in Forest Park will host a winter version of its popular Zoo Camp on December 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, and 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Zoo Camp is for children ages six to 13 and gives kids the opportunity to assist with the daily animal care of a handful of animals. In addition, camp activities may include creating enrichment items for animals, participating in STEAM activities, hiking Forest Park, creating art, and playing games. Campers can either attend the full six days or choose to attend only the first four days of camp.

Registration is available at www.forestparkzoo.org/zoo-camp. The deadline to register is Friday, Dec. 20 at noon. The zoo also runs a Vacation Zoo Camp in February (Feb. 17-21) and April (April 18, 21-25) and nine weeks of Zoo Camp in the summer. Registration for Vacation Zoo Camp opens on Jan. 1, and summer Zoo Camp registration opens on March 3.