Summer Camps
Friends of the National Zoo offers both day camp and overnight camp experiences for kids. Participation in FONZ Summer Camps is available to FONZ Household Members (and higher levels) only.
Summer Safari Day Camp is held at the National Zoo. Week-long sessions for children going into grades K-5 cover a range of topics focusing on wildlife and conservation.
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FONZ
Nature Camp is a week-long residential
camps for children going into grades 5-10. They
are held at the Zoo's Conservation and Research
Center in Front Royal, Virginia. more
Classes for Children and Adults
Children's classes and activities are a benefit of FONZ Household Membership. Join FONZ or upgrade your membership.
Children's Classes
FONZ offers a wide variety of classes and workshops about wildlife for children ages two and older. more
Adult Classes: Wildlife Studies Certificate Program
Want to spice up your resumé or pursue an interest in wildlife? Adult classes at the Zoo provide an in-depth look at animal behavior, conservation, and ecology. The Wildlife Studies Certificate Program offers adults interested in conservation and zoological research the opportunity to take courses relating to issues and science important to wildlife and their habitats. more
