The Great Zoo Detective
natureCalling all Zoo sleuths! Each day, you'll get a new case to crack as you become a Great Zoo Detective and solve some of the animal world’s biggest mysteries. This isn't just a camp; it's a mission! Jo...
Calling all Zoo sleuths! Each day, you'll get a new case to crack as you become a Great Zoo Detective and solve some of the animal world’s biggest mysteries. This isn't just a camp; it's a mission! Join us for a week of mystery, adventure, and discovery as we explore the wild animal world through the eyes of a detective. Get ready to investigate! Registration limited to 1 session per camper.Additional Information
🕐 Extended Care
Before care and after care are available for an additional cost and can be added while you are registering your child for camp. Before care is $40 for the week and open from 7:30 am – 8:45 am. After care is $75 for the week and open from 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm. 4-day camp weeks have prorated before and after care rates. If you need to add extended care after you have registered your child, you can log back into your account to purchase.
📋 Cancellation Policy
Camp Cancellation Policy until Sunday, March 15: Cancellation requests submitted by Sunday, March 15 will receive a full refund. Camp Cancellation Policy after March 15: Cancellation requests submitted after March 15 and outside of 2 weeks prior to the registered camp week will receive a 50% refund of the original amount paid. Cancellation requests received within 2 weeks of registered camp week will not receive a refund. Would you like to change registered camp weeks? Requests to move your camper to a different week are subject to availability. Zoo camp weeks fill very quickly so space is usually limited and changing weeks is not guaranteed. If you are unable to change your registered week, please see the camp cancellation policy above. All requests to cancel or reschedule must be submitted via email to zoocamp@nashvillezoo.org. Please include the camper’s name, camp session and date.
🍴 Lunch
Campers must bring a nut-free, non-refrigerated lunch, snack and refillable water bottle. Nashville Zoo does not provide lunches for campers. Due to allergies, Zoo camp is peanut and tree-nut free (sun-butter is ok). To help keep lunches cool, a reusable ice pack is recommended for lunches. For campers attending after care, we recommend packing an additional snack.
⚠️ Allergies
Zoo camp is peanut and tree-nut free (sun-butter is ok).
Available Sessions
Session 1 (4 Day Week)
May 26 - May 29, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$300
Session 2
Jun 8 - Jun 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$370
Session 3
Jun 22 - Jun 26, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$370
Session 4
Jul 6 - Jul 10, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$370
Session 5
Jul 20 - Jul 24, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$370
About the Organization
Nashville Zoo at GrassmereZoo camp is designed for the animal enthusiast in your family! While animals are a big focus of our camp programs, we strive for a balance between animals and nature while encouraging the other intere...
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