Safari Camps

School Year Safari Camp (K-5)

Spring 2026 ($40 per day or $35 per day for FOSZ members)
Spring Break (March 16-20) is a full week camp. ($200 or $175 for FOSZ members)

Date(s)	Theme	Description
Monday, February 16th	Feast Mode	Bite into the wild side! From mighty meat-eaters to leafy lunch-lovers, campers will discover who's snacking on who in the animal kingdom.
Friday, March 13th	Critter Constructors	Let's get wild with construction critters! From busy beavers to web-weaving spiders, campers will dig into the amazing animal architects that build, burrow and create. No hard hats required!
SB Week: March 16-20	Wild Senses/Crazy Defenses	From super sniffers to stinky sprayers, campers will discover the wildest ways animals sense the world - and defend themselves in it! Kids will get a 'sense-ational' look at how animals stay sharp, stay safe, and stay wild.
Friday, April 3rd	Born to Be Wild	From fuzzy cubs to wobbly calves, campers will go wild for the cutest critters around - animal babies! Learn about how little ones grow up in the wild.
Monday, April 20th	Back from the Brink	Don't let these animals become just a 'roar'-mantic story of the past! Come explore the wild world of endangered creatures and how to take a 'paws-itively' impactful action to save species.

Summer Safari Camp (K-2 and 3-5)

Summer 2026 ($200 per week or $175 for FOSZ members)

Date(s)	Theme	Description
May 26-29* (closed 5/25)	K-2 = Paws on Patrol 3-5 = All about 'ologies	Calling all paw-some heroes! Campers will join the ultimate animal rescue team, solving critter challenges, completing missions, and learning how real animals stay safe in the wild. Herpetology, Ornithology, and more, campers will dive into the study of all things animals. Every day is an 'awe-some-ology' day!
June 1-5	Who Done It?	Campers will become wildlife detectives, solving animal mysteries, uncovering clues, and tracking down sneaky critters. With games, crafts, and hands-on adventures, it's a camp that's wild, whodunit fun!
June 8-12	Zoo Bio Blitz	Campers will hunt, spot, and tally animals across the zoo, learning amazing facts along the way. Bio Blitz is sure to be a 'spec-tacular' adventure!
June 15-18* (closed 6/19)	Zoosical	Oh, the animals you'll see! Campers will hop, hop, hop through silly games, wacky crafts, and wild critter adventures inspired by Dr. Seuss. It's a 'zoo-tastically fun camp full of rhymes.
June 22-26	Animal Grossology	Get ready to get wild....and a little gross! Campers will explore slimy, stinky, and squishy animal facts, from gooey frog eggs to stinky skunk spray. It will be 'gross-tastic'!
June 29-July 3	Dino Discovery	Roar into prehistoric adventure! Campers will stomp, dig, and discover the wild world of dinosaurs. It will be 'dino-mite'!
July 6-10	Celebration Safari	Travel the world without leaving the zoo! Campers will explore how animals are celebrated in cultures everywhere. This will be 'paws-itively global'.
July 13-17	Wild About Art	Get ready to unleash your inner 'paw-casso'! Campers will paint, sculpt, and create wild masterpieces inspired by animals big and small.
July 20-24	Planeteers	Calling all junior Planeteers! Campers will team up to protect animals and their habitats, learning how to go green in a wild way.
July 27-31	Web of Life	Get tangled in the wild side! Campers will explore how animals, plants, and habitats are all connected in nature's 'web of life'.
Aug 3-7	Jungle Journey	Swing, stomp, and slither through the wild jungle! Campers will explore exotic animals, play adventure-filled games, and create critter-inspired crafts. It's a 'roar-some' journey where every day is an untamed adventure.

Cancellations & Refunds

We understand that plans change. You may cancel your enrollment at any time, but refunds will be permitted as follows:

A refund is given if the child drops from Camp and notification is given at least one week (7 days) prior to start date.
A partial refund is given if Sunset Zoo is notified between one week and 48 hours of start date.
No refund is given if notice is given within 48 hours of start date.

Allow one to two months for refunds to process.

Confidential Policy

All campers' records, forms, and information, will be confidential and are available to guardians upon request. This information is used only by the appropriate Sunset Zoo / Manhattan Parks and Recreation Staff in compliance with KDHE licensing to provide your camper with the highest quality of care. At no time will non-guardians be given identifying information about another camper or their guardian.