Summer Conservation Camp: Mystery Zoo
- Date
- August 3rd
- Time
- 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Age
- Ages 4–11
- Cost
- $560 members/$647 nonmembers; optional aftercare $150 and lunch $65
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614 · Directions
Lincoln Park
This five-day mystery-themed camp turns rising PreK–5 campers into animal investigators. Younger campers gather clues about mammals, birds, insects, and fish through stories and play. Older groups tackle daily animal puzzles, practice observation and tracking, examine evidence such as scat, and use real scientific data and deductive reasoning to solve a zoo mystery.
Campers must register according to the grade they will enter in fall. Rising PreK campers must be at least 4 on the first day and independently toilet trained. Registration must be completed by a legal guardian, with required forms and current medical information submitted by May 1 or within 72 hours of a later purchase.
Optional aftercare runs until 5 p.m. for $150. A $65 nut-free lunch package includes a daily snack; otherwise, caregivers must provide nut-free food that does not require refrigeration.