Oceans of Fun

Come join the fun in the only marine mammal camp in the Midwest! Children will experience the summer camp adventure of a lifetime!

If you’re between the ages of 7-12 and want the ultimate summer camp experience, we have a variety of camps for you to choose from!  For those of you who LOVE marine mammals, our week long camps will provide you a full week of fun as you get to know our animals personally.  Each fun-filled day is designed around a specific theme, such as seals and sea lions, animal behavior, conservation, training and marine mammal care. You’ll spend time exploring the zoo, visiting the special exhibits, playing training games, creating art projects and enjoying loads of fun at our sea lion pool! Our resident junior trainers are able to feed, interact with and participate in training sessions throughout the week. This camp will be the highlight of their summer!

If your true interest is in animal training and you're between the ages of 10-12, our 2 day Animal Training Camp will immerse you in  the  training techniques we utilize with our marine mammals. We use positive reinforcement training which will be valuable as you practice and perfect training at home with your own pets!  In depth discussions and hands on learning allow kids the opportunity to learn firsthand about marine mammal care, training and conservation. 

For those ages 10-12 who are interested in the becoming a vet, our Pinniped Practice 1 day camp is the perfect introduction to how we care for our animals on daily basis.  Campers will explore marine mammal medicine and husbandry behaviors with our seals and sea lions!

Want to learn more about our world and what you can do to help protect it?  Then Ocean Ambassadors (ages 7-9) and Ocean Stewards (ages 10-12) is the camp for you!  In these 2 days camps, kids will learn about the ocean, the animals in it and environmental issues affecting it right now.  Campers will be able to identify simple steps they can take on a daily basis to help keep our oceans blue and our earth clean.

Younger kids (Sea Lion Explorers ages 7-9) who are not quite ready for a full week of camp have the opportunity to take part in our Sea Lion Explorer Animal Behavior Camp.  In this camp, the kids will take a look into the world of marine mammals and be given the opportunity to gain knowledge and apply it throughout the zoo as we learn about animal behavior, adaptations, and conservation.  Kids have fun while learning through exploration! 

Lunch packages, early drop off and after care are all available.                                                             

Camp Sessions

Camp Season: June 17, 2013 to August 30, 2013

• SessionDates# CampersTuition
• Sea Lion Explorers: Animal Behavior Camp
  MORE INFORMATION ▼6/17/2013 to 6/19/201315 Campers$255.00
  • Ever wonder why animals do the things they do? Explore the world of animal behavior in our 3 day Animal Behavior Camp! This camp gives children ages 7-9 a glimpse into the world of marine mammals as well as the opportunity to gain knowledge and apply it throughout the zoo as they learn about animal behavior, adaptations and conservation. Kids have fun while learning through exploration!
• Sea Lion Explorers: Marine Mammal Camp
  MORE INFORMATION ▼6/24/2013 to 6/28/201315 Campers$390.00
  • Looking for the ultimate camp experience? This unique 5 day educational camp provides many exciting opportunities for children to learn more in-depth about the world of marine mammals! Campers ages 7-9 will experience the underwater journey of a lifetime as they dive into the world of marine mammal care and training with the help of our flippered friends. Each day explores a different theme including seals and sea lions, animal behavior, animal training, cooperative medical care and conservation. Campers will experience discussion groups, games, art projects, snack time, new exhibit tours and daily interactive time with the seals and sea lions of Oceans of Fun. Our resident junior trainers are able to feed, interact with and participate in training sessions enjoying loads of fun at our sea lion pool!
• Marine Voyagers: Marine Mammal Camp
  MORE INFORMATION ▼7/8/2013 to 7/12/201315 Campers$390.00
  • Looking for the ultimate camp experience? This unique 5 day educational camp provides a full week of fun as you get to know our animals personally. Campers ages 10-12 will experience the underwater journey of a lifetime as they dive into the world of marine mammal care and training with the help of our flippered friends. Each day explores a different theme including seals and sea lions, animal behavior, animal training, cooperative medical care and conservation. Campers will experience discussion groups, games, art projects, snack time, new exhibit tours and daily interactive time with the seals and sea lions of Oceans of Fun. Our resident junior trainers are able to feed, interact with and participate in training sessions enjoying loads of fun at our sea lion pool!
• Marine Voyagers: Animal Training Camp
  MORE INFORMATION ▼6/20/2013 to 6/21/201315 Campers$195.00
  • If you are between the ages of 10-12 and your true interest is in animal training, our 2 day Animal Training Camp will immerse you in the training techniques we utilize with our marine mammals. We use positive reinforcement training which will be valuable as you practice and perfect training at home with your own pets! In depth discussions and hands on learning allow kids the opportunity to learn hands on about marine mammal care, training and conservation.
• Sea Lion Explorers: Marine Mammal Camp
  MORE INFORMATION ▼7/15/2013 to 7/19/201315 Campers$390.00
  • Looking for the ultimate camp experience? This unique 5 day educational camp provides many exciting opportunities for children to learn more in-depth about the world of marine mammals! Campers ages 7-9 will experience the underwater journey of a lifetime as they dive into the world of marine mammal care and training with the help of our flippered friends. Each day explores a different theme including seals and sea lions, animal behavior, animal training, cooperative medical care and conservation. Campers will experience discussion groups, games, art projects, snack time, new exhibit tours and daily interactive time with the seals and sea lions of Oceans of Fun. Our resident junior trainers are able to feed, interact with and participate in training sessions enjoying loads of fun at our sea lion pool!
• Marine Voyagers: Marine Mammal Camp
  MORE INFORMATION ▼8/12/2013 to 8/16/201315 Campers$390.00
  • Looking for the ultimate camp experience? This unique 5 day educational camp provides a full week of fun as you get to know our animals personally. Campers ages 10-12 will experience the underwater journey of a lifetime as they dive into the world of marine mammal care and training with the help of our flippered friends. Each day explores a different theme including seals and sea lions, animal behavior, animal training, cooperative medical care and conservation. Campers will experience discussion groups, games, art projects, snack time, new exhibit tours and daily interactive time with the seals and sea lions of Oceans of Fun. Our resident junior trainers are able to feed, interact with and participate in training sessions enjoying loads of fun at our sea lion pool!
• Sea Lion Explorers: Marine Mammal Camp
  MORE INFORMATION ▼8/5/2013 to 8/9/201315 Campers$390.00
  • Looking for the ultimate camp experience? This unique 5 day educational camp provides many exciting opportunities for children to learn more in-depth about the world of marine mammals! Campers ages 7-9 will experience the underwater journey of a lifetime as they dive into the world of marine mammal care and training with the help of our flippered friends. Each day explores a different theme including seals and sea lions, animal behavior, animal training, cooperative medical care and conservation. Campers will experience discussion groups, games, art projects, snack time, new exhibit tours and daily interactive time with the seals and sea lions of Oceans of Fun. Our resident junior trainers are able to feed, interact with and participate in training sessions enjoying loads of fun at our sea lion pool!
• Marine Voyagers: Animal Training Camp
  MORE INFORMATION ▼7/22/2013 to 7/23/201315 Campers$195.00
  • If you are between the ages of 10-12 and your true interest is in animal training, our 2 day Animal Training Camp will immerse you in the training techniques we utilize with our marine mammals. We use positive reinforcement training which will be valuable as you practice and perfect training at home with your own pets! In depth discussions and hands on learning allow kids the opportunity to learn hands on about marine mammal care, training and conservation.
• Sea Lion Explorers: Animal Behavior Camp
  MORE INFORMATION ▼7/1/2013 to 7/3/201315 Campers$255.00
  • Ever wonder why animals do the things they do? Explore the world of animal behavior in our 3 day Animal Behavior Camp! This camp gives children ages 7-9 a glimpse into the world of marine mammals as well as the opportunity to gain knowledge and apply it throughout the zoo as they learn about animal behavior, adaptations and conservation. Kids have fun while learning through exploration!
• Marine Voyagers: Animal Training Camp
  MORE INFORMATION ▼8/22/2013 to 8/23/201315 Campers$195.00
  • If you are between the ages of 10-12 and your true interest is in animal training, our 2 day Animal Training Camp will immerse you in the training techniques we utilize with our marine mammals. We use positive reinforcement training which will be valuable as you practice and perfect training at home with your own pets! In depth discussions and hands on learning allow kids the opportunity to learn hands on about marine mammal care, training and conservation.
• Sea Lion Explorers: Animal Behavior Camp
  MORE INFORMATION ▼7/24/2013 to 7/26/201315 Campers$255.00
  • Ever wonder why animals do the things they do? Explore the world of animal behavior in our 3 day Animal Behavior Camp! This camp gives children ages 7-9 a glimpse into the world of marine mammals as well as the opportunity to gain knowledge and apply it throughout the zoo as they learn about animal behavior, adaptations and conservation. Kids have fun while learning through exploration!
• Sea Lion Explorers: Animal Behavior Camp
  MORE INFORMATION ▼8/19/2013 to 8/24/201315 Campers$255.00
  • Ever wonder why animals do the things they do? Explore the world of animal behavior in our 3 day Animal Behavior Camp! This camp gives children ages 7-9 a glimpse into the world of marine mammals as well as the opportunity to gain knowledge and apply it throughout the zoo as they learn about animal behavior, adaptations and conservation. Kids have fun while learning through exploration!
• Sea Lion Explorer Ocean Ambassadors
  MORE INFORMATION ▼7/29/2013 to 7/30/201315 Campers$195.00
  • In this exciting 2 day camp for 7-9 year olds, kids will focus on learning about the ocean and environmental issues. Campers will explore ocean animals and identify simple steps to help keep our oceans clean and blue.
• Sea Lion Explorer Ocean Ambassadors
  MORE INFORMATION ▼8/26/2013 to 8/27/201315 Campers$195.00
  • In this exciting 2 day camp for 7-9 year olds, kids will focus on learning about the ocean and environmental issues. Campers will explore ocean animals and identify simple steps to help keep our oceans clean and blue.
• Marine Voyagers: Ocean Stewards
  MORE INFORMATION ▼8/1/2013 to 8/2/201315 Campers$140.00
  • Ocean Stewards is offered to 10-12 year olds. This 2 day camp covers environmental conservation topics with an emphasis on taking personal action to protect the earth.
• Marine Voyagers: Ocean Stewards
  MORE INFORMATION ▼8/28/2013 to 8/29/201315 Campers$140.00
  • Ocean Stewards is offered to 10-12 year olds. This 2 day camp covers environmental conservation topics with an emphasis on taking personal action to protect the earth.
• Marine Voyagers Pinniped Practice
  MORE INFORMATION ▼7/5/2013 to 7/5/201315 Campers$140.00
  • For campers interested in becoming a vet, this is the perfect camp! Marine Voyagers (10-12 year olds) will explore marine mammal medicine and practice husbandry behaviors with the seals and sea lions of Oceans of Fun!
• Marine Voyagers Pinniped Practice
  MORE INFORMATION ▼7/31/2013 to 7/31/201315 Campers$140.00
  • For campers interested in becoming a vet, this is the perfect camp! Marine Voyagers (10-12 year olds) will explore marine mammal medicine and practice husbandry behaviors with the seals and sea lions of Oceans of Fun!