Kids can have a wild summer at these family favorite animal and nature camps near Dallas and Fort Worth! Parents are sharing their picks for the best local summer camps where kids can explore the outdoors, learn about the environment, and get up close with animals. Check the map to find one near you.
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Perot Museum of Nature & Science - Discovery Camp
Stephanie W.: The Perot Museum of Nature & Science has great camps this summer! Campers will keep busy with hands-on exploration and activities including science experiments, engineering challenges, art projects, paleontology, and more!
Dallas Zoo - Wild Adventures Camps
Stephanie W.: The Dallas Zoo's Wild Adventures Summer Camps feature behind the scenes tours, games, creative projects, close-up animal encounters, and more fun!
Fort Worth Zoo - Summer Zoo Camp
1 & 2 days, 1 week, half day/full day/overnight
$150-$325
Age 3-17
Stephanie W.: The Fort Worth Zoo's Summer Zoo Camp gives campers the opportunity to explore the Zoo in a wild way! Get up-close and personal with activities like feeding the animals, behind the scenes tours, learning about the different zoo departments and there is even an overnight camp that includes dinner, a night hike, and a deeper look in to nocturnal animals!
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