Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 9–12 · $775/week
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Wild Adventurer: Animal Adventures

Bronx Zoo · $775/week

Bronx Zoo Camp offers day camp programs for children aged 2-17, providing immersive experiences with animals and nature within the zoo's unique setting.

▌ Editor's read The Bronx Zoo Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about its day camp programs for various age groups, from toddlers to teens. The camp is operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society, which also runs the Bronx Zoo, making its owner type 'university' in the broader sense of an educational institution. The website mentions that 'all staff undergo a thorough background check and fingerprinting,' indicating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, the camp benefits from the established reputation and resources of the Bronx Zoo. Google reviews for the Bronx Zoo itself are overwhelmingly positive, with a 4.6-star rating from over 75,000 reviews, often praising the educational value and engaging experiences, which likely extend to its camp programs. The camp offers specialized programs like 'Wild Adventurer: Animal Adventures' for specific age ranges, focusing on hands-on learning about animals and conservation.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Wild Adventurer: Animal Adventures sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 9–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460, USA
  • Cost notes: $700 for members

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Wild Adventurer: Animal Adventures

What ages does Wild Adventurer: Animal Adventures accept?
Wild Adventurer: Animal Adventures is open to children ages 9–12. 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 Wild Adventurer: Animal Adventures cost?
Wild Adventurer: Animal Adventures publishes $775/week for the standard session. $700 for members Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Wild Adventurer: Animal Adventures's hours?
Wild Adventurer: Animal Adventures 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 Wild Adventurer: Animal Adventures?
Wild Adventurer: Animal Adventures is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Wild Adventurer: Animal Adventures provide lunch?
Wild Adventurer: Animal Adventures 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.
How does Wild Adventurer: Animal Adventures compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Bronx?
Wild Adventurer: Animal Adventures is one of 6 outdoors/nature camps in Bronx 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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