Dr. ZOOlittle - Half-Day Camp

This mini-camp is designed for first-time campers.

Recommended for 4-5 year olds, who are able to use the bathroom unassisted and have not yet attended kindergarten. If you have 5 year old who has not yet attended kindergarten, but you feel that he would thrive in a full-day camp environment, you are welcome to register for the 5-6 year old full-day camp instead. *

How do we care for animals at the zoo? Come walk with the animals, talk with the animals and get the chance to "ask" them yourself! Meet some amazing animals and learn about how we help them stay happy and healthy!

Lunchtime is not included, but kids are encouraged to bring a snack. Before-care can be purchased for the morning session (but after-care is not available) and after-care can be purchased for the afternoon session (but not before-care).

Project GLOBE

Protecting our planet starts with us. Understand and explore human impact on our changing world and ways you can represent GLOBE (grow, learn, observe to better earth) in your community. Camp participants will receive behind-the-scenes tours exploring Nashville Zoo's Wild Works initiatives both locally and globally, including clouded leopards, giant anteaters, rhinoceros hornbills and more. Special animal encounters, hands-on activities, and games comprise this one-of-a-kind experience! All proceeds from Project GLOBE will directly benefit Nashville Zoo's conservation projects.

Veterinary Camp (3-Day Camp)

Nashville Zoo’s Veterinary Camp is a three-day camp for participants age 15-18. If you have an interest in a future career in veterinary medicine, this camp is designed for you! Get an inside view on what education paths and experiences it takes to become a zoo veterinarian, vet tech and other zoo and animal-related careers. Campers also learn about the daily equipment used by our veterinarian department, safe animal restraint, participate in a parasitology lab, zoo animal nutrition, practice blow-darting and more. This camp takes place in our brand new state-of-the-art Veterinary Center.

Zooper Heroes Camp: Animal Oddities

This is a day camp offered to children with special needs. Campers will meet animals in the classroom, visit exhibits throughout the Zoo, make crafts, and play games to connect information discussed in the classroom with the animal kingdom. 

Axolotl, binturong, duiker, and okapi - One this is certain; the animal kingdom is full of unusual creatures. Discover some peculiar, yet fascinating animals that can easily be described as unique and out of this world!

Nashville Zoo has been working with Vanderbilt Kennedy Center's Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) to form the structure of the camp. Supports will be included for campers throughout the day such as a visual schedule, visual supports, first/then boards, quiet areas, and choice boards.

Registration for this camp is now closed.

Interested in Zooperheroes Camp? Fill out our Pre-Registration Form and an education team member will reach out to you with more information.

For more information or questions concerning Zooper Heroes Camp, please contact onsiteprograms@nashvillezoo.org or 615-833-1534 x141.