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Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Around the World in 5 Days (Grades 3-5)

Reid Park Zoo · $385/week

Reid Park Zoo offers themed day camps for children in grades 1-5, focusing on animal encounters, conservation, and hands-on activities within the zoo environ...

▌ Editor's read The Reid Park Zoo website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer camp programs for grades 1-5. The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended care options available. The zoo is a municipal park facility, indicating public oversight. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks, ensuring child safety. While not ACA accredited, the camp offers a unique educational experience centered around animals and conservation, with themes like 'Around the World in 5 Days.' Google reviews for Reid Park Zoo generally show a high rating (4.6 stars from 10,000+ reviews), with many visitors praising the educational aspects and animal care, which bodes well for the camp experience. The camp curriculum is developed by the zoo's education department, suggesting a strong focus on learning and engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–10

Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Around the World in 5 Days (Grades 3-5) fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 8–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 3400 E Zoo Ct, Tucson, AZ 85716, USA
  • Cost notes: $345 for Zoo Members

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Around the World in 5 Days (Grades 3-5)

What ages does Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Around the World in 5 Days (Grades 3-5) accept?
Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Around the World in 5 Days (Grades 3-5) is open to children ages 8–10. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Around the World in 5 Days (Grades 3-5) cost?
Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Around the World in 5 Days (Grades 3-5) publishes $385/week for the standard session. $345 for Zoo Members Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Around the World in 5 Days (Grades 3-5)'s hours?
Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Around the World in 5 Days (Grades 3-5) runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Around the World in 5 Days (Grades 3-5)?
Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Around the World in 5 Days (Grades 3-5) is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Around the World in 5 Days (Grades 3-5) provide lunch?
Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Around the World in 5 Days (Grades 3-5) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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