Zoo Camps

9 AM – 3 PM

$190 | Per Person (Good Zoo Members Receive 10% Off)

Get ready for a week of hands-on fun and outdoor adventure at the Good Zoo! Campers will explore the amazing animals that live both at the zoo and right in our own backyards.

From nature-inspired art and animal visits to outdoor games and discovery hikes, every day brings something new to enjoy.

On Friday, we’ll wrap up the week with a creek walk—splashing through the water as we search for salamanders and other critters that call the stream home.

Let’s explore, create, and make wild memories together.

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9 AM – 3 PM

$190 | Per Person (Good Zoo Members Receive 10% Off)

Hop like a kangaroo, slither like a snake, and sprint like a cheetah! In this action-packed camp, participants will explore how and why animals move the way they do—and see it all in real life at the Good Zoo.

Each day begins with animal-inspired yoga to get our bodies moving, followed by interactive games and hands-on activities that highlight the incredible athletic abilities of wildlife. Campers will compare their own moves to those of the animal kingdom—can you outrace a tortoise, jump higher than a wallaby? Let’s find out!

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9 AM – 3 PM

$190 | Per Person (Good Zoo Members Receive 10% Off)

Pack your imagination—we’re off on a global adventure without ever leaving the zoo!

Campers will explore animals from every corner of the world, learning about their habitats and the continents they call home. Along the way, we’ll play games, create crafts inspired by different cultures, and discover how wildlife and people are connected across the globe.

Each day brings new countries, new creatures, and new ways to explore our big, beautiful planet.

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9 AM – 3 PM

$190 | Per Person (Good Zoo Members Receive 10% Off)

Get ready for a story-filled adventure where imagination meets the animal kingdom!

We’ll read tales about creatures of all kinds—even those without tails—and bring the stories to life through themed games and creative crafts. Campers will also meet real animals up close and discover the true stories behind their lives at the Good Zoo.

Books, beasts, and a whole lot of fun—this is one storytime you won’t forget!

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9 AM – 3 PM

$190 | Per Person (Good Zoo Members Receive 10% Off)

Step into the boots of a real zookeeper and discover what it takes to care for animals at the Good Zoo! Through hands-on activities, games, and behind-the-scenes experiences, campers will learn all about animal care—including diet prep, veterinary support, enrichment, training, and more.

You’ll help create enrichment toys, prep meals, and even try your hand at animal training—just like the pros.

All activities run Monday through Thursday at the zoo. On Friday afternoon, we’ll celebrate the week with a splash at Oglebay's outdoor pool!

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9 AM – 3 PM

$190 | Per Person (Good Zoo Members Receive 10% Off)

Get ready to put your knowledge, agility, and bravery to the test in this game show–inspired adventure!

From “Zoo Jeopardy” to “Fear Factor” challenges, campers will compete in wild games with a zoo-themed twist. Can you guess the price of animal care supplies? Are you smarter than a zookeeper? Step up for trivia battles, gross-out dares, and obstacle course fun as you take on daily challenges with your team.

All activities take place at the zoo Monday through Thursday. On Friday afternoon, we’ll wrap up the week with a cool-down swim at Oglebay's outdoor pool.

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9 AM – 3 PM or 9 AM - 12 PM

$190 | Per Person, Full Day
$155 | Per Person, Half Day
(Good Zoo Members Receive 10% Off)

For thousands of years, humankind has been inspired by the animal kingdom. Cultures around the world saw the way animals navigated their environments and created stories and legends to help explain the natural phenomena they saw. In this program, children will explore the myths that surround many of the animals that call the Good Zoo home.

Each day begins with crafts, games, and animal fun at the zoo, followed by afternoons at the outdoor pool.

Prefer a shorter day? Join us for the half-day option from 9 AM – 12 PM.

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9 AM – 3 PM

$190 | Per Person (Good Zoo Members Receive 10% Off)

Did you know animals have superpowers? From super senses to amazing camouflage, nature is full of incredible abilities—and this week, we’re putting them in the spotlight!

Campers will explore the wild talents of animals that fly, leap, sneak, and sense in ways we can barely imagine. Each day features up-close encounters, hands-on activities, and creative games that reveal the superhero skills animals use to survive.

At the end of the week, each camper will design their own “super animal” and bring its story to life.

All activities take place at the zoo Monday through Thursday. On Friday afternoon, we’ll celebrate with a swim at Oglebay's outdoor pool—because even superheroes need to cool off.

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9 AM – 3 PM

$190 | Per Person (Good Zoo Members Receive 10% Off)

Step behind the scenes and experience what it’s really like to be a zookeeper at the Good Zoo!

Through games, hands-on activities, and expert guidance, campers will explore every part of animal care—from diet preparation and veterinary care to training techniques and enrichment. You’ll help zookeepers create enrichment items, prep meals, and even assist with basic training sessions.

Best of all, you’ll design your very own enrichment project and deliver it to one of our zoo animals!

Camp runs Monday through Thursday at the zoo. On Friday afternoon, we’ll wrap up the week with a well-earned swim at Oglebay's outdoor pool.

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9 AM – 3 PM or 9 AM - 12 PM

$190 | Per Person Full Day
$155 | Per Person Half Day
(Good Zoo Members Receive 10% Off)

Get ready for a wild week of camping fun—with a zoo twist!

Campers will learn basic camping skills like setting up a tent, identifying local wildlife, and playing nature-based games, all while discovering how to be respectful guests in the great outdoors. We’ll explore how the principles of Leave No Trace help protect animals—not just on a campsite, but in our own backyards and around the world.

Each afternoon, we’ll head to the Oglebay outdoor pool for some splash-time fun!

Prefer to skip the pool? Join us for the half-day option from 9 AM – 12 PM.

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9 AM – 3 PM

$190 | Per Person (Good Zoo Members Receive 10% Off)

In the wild, survival is the ultimate game—and animals are the masters!

Campers will discover how creatures outwit, outplay, and outlast each other in nature, then put their own skills to the test through team and solo challenges inspired by popular game shows. From trivia and obstacle courses to creative problem-solving, each day brings new ways to learn about animal adaptations and the power of resilience.

Can you think like a predator? Blend in like prey? Adapt and thrive like the pros of the animal kingdom?

Note: Campers will not be watching Survivor during camp.

On Friday afternoon, we’ll wrap up the week with a well-earned swim at Oglebay's outdoor pool.

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