Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 4–10 · $450/week
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LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp (Pre-K to 4th Grade)

Griffith Park / Los Feliz · $450/week · ★ 4.4 (21602 reviews)

LA Zoo Camp offers day camp experiences for Pre-K to 4th graders, focusing on wildlife, conservation, and animal encounters within the Los Angeles Zoo.

▌ Editor's read The LA Zoo Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their day camp programs for Pre-K to 4th graders. The camp is operated by the Los Angeles Zoo, which is a municipal park entity. While the website does not explicitly state ACA accreditation or provide a staff-to-camper ratio, it emphasizes experienced zoo educators leading the programs. The camp offers themed weeks focusing on animal care, conservation, and wildlife. Google reviews for the Los Angeles Zoo generally show a high rating (4.5 stars from over 25,000 reviews), with many positive comments about educational programs and animal encounters. Social media handles found are @lazoo for Instagram and LosAngelesZoo for Facebook. The site does not mention background checks for staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–10

LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp (Pre-K to 4th Grade) is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. outdoors/nature content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: 4–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
  • Phone: (323) 644-4200
  • Cost notes: $450/week standard, $400/week members ($50 member discount).

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp (Pre-K to 4th Grade)

What ages does LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp (Pre-K to 4th Grade) accept?
LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp (Pre-K to 4th Grade) is open to children ages 4–10. 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 (Pre-K to 4th Grade) cost?
LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp (Pre-K to 4th Grade) publishes $450/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 (Pre-K to 4th Grade)'s hours?
LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp (Pre-K to 4th Grade) runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. 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 (Pre-K to 4th Grade)?
LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp (Pre-K to 4th 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 (Pre-K to 4th Grade) provide lunch?
LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp (Pre-K to 4th 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 (Pre-K to 4th Grade) offer extended care?
Yes — LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp (Pre-K to 4th Grade) offers extended care (7:30 AM - 5:00 PM). 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 (Pre-K to 4th Grade) compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?
LA Zoo Camp – Zoo Camp (Pre-K to 4th 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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