Let your child explore the animal kingdom while getting hands on activities. Let your child learn about the importance of conservation while having!

Hemker Park & Zoo is offering a Junior Zookeeper Academy the week of June 14th- June 17th  from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. The Junior Zookeeper Academy is designed for kids from 10 years old to 15 years old. This camp will have lots of hands on experience and a conservation curriculum including:

• An Exclusive Experience: Only 22 campers will be able to participate, so your child will receive a  unique educational experience.
• Lots of Hands on Activities:  Campers will help our zookeepers with exciting tasks including diets, animal enrichment and more!
• Age-appropriate Learning: Our curriculum focuses on the in-depth information to help students understand the importance of conservation.
• Snacks! We will provide healthy and tasty morning and afternoon snacks each day (meal plan can be added)

Academy Fee-$195.00

An optional meal plan can be added for lunch all 4 days for $25.00 please contact us at 320-836-2426 for arrangements 

Cancellation and Refund Policies

• Cancel 14 days or more before the first day of your child's camp session, and receive a refund equal to 90% of the total balance.
• Cancel 8 to 13 days before the first day of your child's camp session, and receive a refund equal to 50% of the total balance.
• A cancellation made less than 8 days before the first day of your child's camp session, is not eligible for a refund.

Are refunds available for absences?

No refunds are issued due to camper absences, including absences due to illness.