Adult Zoo Camps

Zoo fun isn’t just for kids. Zoo camps are designed to encourage natural wonder and discovery in all participants, including adults! Enjoy an elevated camp experience with in-depth conversations, hands-on exploration and activities, insider animal stories, animal encounters, peeks behind-the-scenes, community science, and more.

Adult Zoo Camps*

Bats
Friday, September 11, 2026 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. or 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Delve into the unique lives of the only true flying mammals: bats! Explore their adaptations, myths, human connections, and more, including how to track and participate in local bat research. Survey the Zoo to determine the bat-friendliness of our property and learn how you might be able to improve bat habitat near you.

Participants may travel 1.5-2.5 miles on outdoor paths, likely including unpaved, hilly, dirt or gravel trails in more undeveloped areas of the Zoo.


Fee: $35 for Zoo members; $40 for Non-Members
Meeting location: Education Event Center (EEC)
Program Maximum: 20 participants
Accessibility note: For mobility or other accessibility questions/concerns, please email [email protected] to chat about the specific program(s) you would like to attend.


Want the full Zoo Camp experience? Add a Zoo Camp t-shirt to your Adult Camp registration or purchase a shirt the day of your program (while supplies last). $10 for the past design (Adult S-XL); $20-$25 for the current design (Adult S-XXXL).

*Teacher/Educator Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for professional development available for participants upon request.

Previous Topics:
• Dinosaurs & Fossils
• Freshwater Turtles
• Frogs & Toads
• Mussels
• Otters & Kin
• Owls
• Pollinators
• Prairie Butterflies

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