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LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp Academy (5th-8th Grade)

Los Angeles · $550/week · ★ 4.4 (21602 reviews)

LA Zoo Camp Academy offers immersive, week-long day camp experiences for 5th-8th graders, focusing on animal science, conservation, and behind-the-scenes zoo...

▌ Editor's read The LA Zoo Camp Academy website loads successfully, detailing day camp programs for 5th-8th graders focused on animal science and conservation. The Los Angeles Zoo is a municipal park facility, owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. While not ACA accredited, the camp benefits from the extensive resources and expertise of a major zoological institution. Google reviews for the Los Angeles Zoo generally reflect a positive experience, with a 4.5-star rating from over 30,000 reviews, often praising the variety of animals and educational opportunities. The camp offers specialized themes each week, such as 'Animal Behavior' and 'Wildlife Forensics,' providing in-depth learning experiences. Social media handles are @lazoo on Instagram and LosAngelesZoo on Facebook, showcasing the zoo's activities and animals.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–14

LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp Academy (5th-8th Grade) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. outdoors/nature programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 10–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Friday pickup at noon due to overnight Thursday)
  • Address: 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
  • Phone: (323) 644-4200
  • Cost notes: $550/week standard, $500/week members ($50 member discount).

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp Academy (5th-8th Grade)

What ages does LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp Academy (5th-8th Grade) accept?
LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp Academy (5th-8th Grade) is open to children ages 10–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp Academy (5th-8th Grade) cost?
LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp Academy (5th-8th Grade) publishes $550/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp Academy (5th-8th Grade)'s hours?
LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp Academy (5th-8th Grade) runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Friday pickup at noon due to overnight Thursday). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp Academy (5th-8th Grade)?
LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp Academy (5th-8th Grade) is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp Academy (5th-8th Grade) provide lunch?
LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp Academy (5th-8th Grade) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Does LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp Academy (5th-8th Grade) offer extended care?
Yes — LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp Academy (5th-8th Grade) offers extended care (7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (unavailable Friday)). Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp Academy (5th-8th Grade) compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?
LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp Academy (5th-8th Grade) is one of 54 outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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