Safari Camps at Blank Park Zoo

Blank Park Zoo’s Safari Camps provide children with a fun and interactive way to learn about animals and nature during school holiday breaks. These day camps feature a mix of educational activities such as hands-on lessons, artistic projects, zoo tours, and encounters with live animals. Held on certain days when metro area schools are closed for holidays or teacher development, the camp schedules and age groups may vary each year. For example, the Winter Safari camp occurs during the winter break for local Des Moines schools and is geared towards children from Kindergarten to 4th grade, with the duration adjusted annually based on holiday dates. Overall, these camps are designed to spark children’s curiosity and appreciation for wildlife through engaging and diverse activities at the zoo.