Zoo Camps
The Wildest Camps in Issaquah!
The Summer Camp program at Cougar Mountain Zoo is a hands-on learning experience that engages kids with conservation. Through STEM related activities that support Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) https://www.nextgenscience.org/search-standards as well as active play, campers will learn what it means to be an animal’s caretaker and what they can do to help wildlife in their local area and beyond. Our camp dates were made to be inclusive for all school systems in the Greater Seattle Metro Area, to ensure everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun!
Two camp options will be listed below, with more details on each program. Camps are divided into age groups with developmentally appropriate curriculum. Each camp will be 5 days in length, running Monday through Friday.
Little Lemurs
1st and 2nd grade
Watch your camper transition from simple observer to junior conservationist as they learn hands-on in a highly immersive environment, what it means to protect wildlife and the nature they live in.
Party Parrots
3rd and 4th grade
Watch your camper shift from simple discovery to career exploration and global conservation. These junior keepers will learn specialized skills involved with animal care such as diet preparation and enrichment implementation, helping them to engage with the responsibility it takes to care for wildlife.
Additional Camp Information
Find what a day in the life of your camper looks like and FAQ’s here!
Registration Information
Register here and find options for extended care and cancellation policies.
Camp Safety & Policies
Safety and Inclusion Policies and Inclement Weather and Zoo Closure Plans
Accommodation & Inclusion
Learn about inclusivity and inclusion at camp through frequently asked questions and additional resources.
Questions?
If you have additional questions or need assistance contact us at education@cougarmountainzoo.org.