Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 5–7 · $775/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 5–7

Kinderzoo: Welcome to my Biome!

Bronx Zoo · $775/week

Bronx Zoo Camp offers immersive, nature-focused day camp experiences for children from Pre-K to 8th grade, leveraging the zoo's exhibits and animal encounters.

▌ Editor's read The Bronx Zoo Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about its day camp programs for various age groups, including 'Kinderzoo: Welcome to my Biome!' for Pre-K and Kindergarten. The camp is operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society, which also runs the Bronx Zoo, indicating a university/non-profit ownership structure. While not explicitly stated as ACA accredited, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. Google reviews for the Bronx Zoo generally show a high rating (4.7 stars from 63,000+ reviews), reflecting positively on the institution as a whole. The camp offers themed weeks with activities like animal encounters, exhibit visits, and nature exploration, with a focus on conservation education. Social media handles for the Bronx Zoo are @bronxzoo on Instagram and 'bronxzoo' on Facebook, providing further insight into the organization's activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

Kinderzoo: Welcome to my Biome! is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. outdoors/nature content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 5–7
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460, USA
  • Cost notes: $700 for members

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Kinderzoo: Welcome to my Biome!

What ages does Kinderzoo: Welcome to my Biome! accept?
Kinderzoo: Welcome to my Biome! is open to children ages 5–7. 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 Kinderzoo: Welcome to my Biome! cost?
Kinderzoo: Welcome to my Biome! publishes $775/week for the standard session. $700 for members Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Kinderzoo: Welcome to my Biome!'s hours?
Kinderzoo: Welcome to my Biome! runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Kinderzoo: Welcome to my Biome!?
Kinderzoo: Welcome to my Biome! is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Kinderzoo: Welcome to my Biome! provide lunch?
Kinderzoo: Welcome to my Biome! 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.
How does Kinderzoo: Welcome to my Biome! compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Bronx?
Kinderzoo: Welcome to my Biome! is one of 6 outdoors/nature camps in Bronx that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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