Education Programs 2025
Browse through our education options created for all age groups from stroller to senior.
Questions?
Contact our education department at education@austinzoo.org
Ages 6 – 12 years
We are proud to provide your child memorable and life-changing experiences connecting with the natural world. We will be offering five different week-long, full-day camps beginning on June 2, 2025. Read camp descriptions, schedule and registration information.
Ages 1-3 years, with caregiver
Young tots and caregivers join us in making animal crafts, reading about our animal friends and exploring the zoo by stroller or little feet!
Ages 3 years and up with family
Families of all sizes are invited to come visit the zoo and enjoy some quality time together, while also having some roaring good fun! Crafts, story time and zoo walks for all ages!
Ages 6-8
Students will enjoy meeting our ambassador animals, performing hands-on labs and engaging in interactive lessons where we go in-depth on a range of animal topics!
Ages 9-12
Students will enjoy meeting our ambassador animals, performing hands-on labs and engaging in interactive lessons where we go in-depth on a range of animal topics!
Bring your students to Austin Zoo for an unforgettable educational experience, or request the zoo visit you!
Make your visit to Austin Zoo even more exciting with our downloadable scavenger hunt activity sheets!
Bring your scouts to Austin Zoo for a memorable and educational experience! Whether you want to reserve a custom scout workshop to meet badge or patch requirements or simply enjoy a fun day of learning, we have a program for you.
We offer engaging and educational outreach programs for community organizations such as churches, public libraries and senior citizen facilities. Our outreach programs are designed to inspire and educate audiences of all ages.
Questions?
contact our education department at education@austinzoo.org
January
- January 21 – Homeschool Nature Series – Junior (ages 6 – 8)
- January 23 – Homeschool Nature Series – Senior (9 – 12)
- January 26 – Family Nature Experience
- January 29 – Zoo Tots
February
- February 11 – Homeschool Nature Series – Junior (ages (6 -8)
- February 12 – Zoo Tots
- February 13 – Homeschool Nature Series – Senior (ages 9-12)
- February 23 – Family Nature Experience
March
- March 4 – Homeschool Nature Series – Junior
- March 6 – Homeschool Nature Series – Senior
- March 12 – Zoo Tots
- March 23 – Family Nature Experience
- March 25 – Homeschool Nature Series – Junior
- March 26 – Zoo Tots
- March 27 – Homeschool Nature Series – Senior
April
- April 8 – Homeschool Nature Series – Junior
- April 9 – Zoo Tots
- April 10 – Homeschool Nature Series – Senior
- April 23 – Zoo Tots
- April 27 – Family Nature Experience
- April 29 – Homeschool Nature Series – Junior
May
- May 1 – Homeschool Nature Series – Senior
- May 7 – Zoo Tots
- May 13 – Homeschool Nature Series – Junior
- May 15 – Homeschool Nature Series – Senior
- May 18 – Family Nature Experience
June Summer Camps Begin
- June 2-6 Where the Wild Things Live, ages 6-8
- June 9-13 Where the Wild Things Live, ages 9-12
- June 16-20 Warriors for Wildlife, ages 6-8
- June 23-27 Warriors for Wildlife, ages 9-12
- June 30-July 4 Backyard Biologists, ages 6-8
July Summer Camps
- July 7-11 Backyard Biologists, ages 9-12
- July 14-18 If I Built a Zoo, ages 6-8
- July 21-25 If I Built a Zoo, ages 9-12
- July 28-August 1 Zoolympics, ages 6-8
August Summer Camps
- August 4-8 Zoolympics, ages 9-12
Questions?
Contact our education department at education@austinzoo.org
