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Week of Wildlife: Zoo Sleuths

Bronx Zoo · $775/week

Bronx Zoo Camp offers themed day camp experiences like "Zoo Sleuths" for children to explore wildlife, conservation, and animal care within the zoo's unique ...

▌ Editor's read The Bronx Zoo Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about its various camp offerings, including the "Week of Wildlife: Zoo Sleuths" program. The camp is a day camp, and the Bronx Zoo itself is operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society, a non-profit organization. The website states that all camp staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the site emphasizes a commitment to safety and supervision. The Bronx Zoo has a Google review rating of 4.6 stars based on over 66,000 reviews, indicating a generally positive public perception of the institution. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for the Bronx Zoo are @bronxzoo on Instagram and bronxzoo on Facebook, which are actively maintained.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–9

Week of Wildlife: Zoo Sleuths 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 7–9
  • 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 Week of Wildlife: Zoo Sleuths

What ages does Week of Wildlife: Zoo Sleuths accept?
Week of Wildlife: Zoo Sleuths is open to children ages 7–9. 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 Week of Wildlife: Zoo Sleuths cost?
Week of Wildlife: Zoo Sleuths 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 Week of Wildlife: Zoo Sleuths's hours?
Week of Wildlife: Zoo Sleuths 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 Week of Wildlife: Zoo Sleuths?
Week of Wildlife: Zoo Sleuths is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Week of Wildlife: Zoo Sleuths provide lunch?
Week of Wildlife: Zoo Sleuths 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 Week of Wildlife: Zoo Sleuths compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Bronx?
Week of Wildlife: Zoo Sleuths 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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