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Wild Adventurer: Weird & Wacky Wildlife

Bronx Zoo · $775/week

Bronx Zoo Camp offers day camp experiences for children from Pre-K to 8th grade, focusing on wildlife, conservation, and hands-on activities within the zoo e...

▌ Editor's read The Bronx Zoo Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about its day camp programs, including 'Wild Adventurer: Weird & Wacky Wildlife' for specific age groups. The camp is operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society, which also runs the Bronx Zoo, making its owner type 'university' in a broader sense of educational institution. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in safety and child development. While not ACA accredited, the camp benefits from the extensive resources and expertise of a major zoological institution. Google reviews for the Bronx Zoo generally reflect a positive experience, with a 4.6-star rating from over 70,000 reviews, indicating a well-regarded institution. The camp offers age-specific curricula, with activities like animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, and science experiments.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Wild Adventurer: Weird & Wacky Wildlife 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
Not listed
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: Weird & Wacky Wildlife

What ages does Wild Adventurer: Weird & Wacky Wildlife accept?
Wild Adventurer: Weird & Wacky Wildlife 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: Weird & Wacky Wildlife cost?
Wild Adventurer: Weird & Wacky Wildlife 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: Weird & Wacky Wildlife's hours?
Wild Adventurer: Weird & Wacky Wildlife 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: Weird & Wacky Wildlife?
Wild Adventurer: Weird & Wacky Wildlife 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: Weird & Wacky Wildlife provide lunch?
Wild Adventurer: Weird & Wacky Wildlife 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: Weird & Wacky Wildlife compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Bronx?
Wild Adventurer: Weird & Wacky Wildlife 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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