2026 Phoenix Summer Camps with Animals

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Photo: Phoenix Herpetological Society
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Arizona Humane Society
5501 E Van Buren Street, Phoenix • 602-997-7585 • azhumane.org/summercamp

Give your young animal lover a summer to smile about by signing them up for the Arizona Humane Society’s national award-winning summer camps! With a variety of STEAM-based programs for kids aged 5-17, there’s sure to be a session paw-fectly tailored to your child and their interests. Summer camps run June-July at our Rob & Melani Walton Papago Park Campus. Sign up today and give your child the chance to explore the world of animal welfare.

Camps for Kids
Gilbert, Chandler, Tucson, Phoenix, Prescott • 480-217-0652 • summercampAZ.com

Day Camps – Ages 5-12. Overnight Camps – Ages 7-17. Camps for Kids hosts Animal Camps throughout Arizona and throughout the year! Horseback riding, selfies with Llamas, baby Zebra parties, reptiles, petting zoos, driving mechanical animals from the Mall, animal face painting, etc. These weeks allow campers to immerse themselves in a week of animal fun while enjoying all the attractions of the trampoline park in our day camps, and the mountain experience in our Sleepaway Camps. Go to SummerCampAZ.com, select a camp near you, then the Animal Camps throughout the year. Register soon as these weeks are one of our most popular camps! Also ask about other seasonal camps!

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary
602-739-6545 • phoenixherp.com/education/camps

Do you love reptiles? Come join our camp at the LARGEST reptile sanctuary in the US!

The best way to learn about the animals is from the animals themselves; all camps will allow for touching and even holding reptiles during interaction time! Each day includes activities that are STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) oriented, but these academic components are hidden within animal interactions, activities, games, and helping care for the animals.

There is a camp for every child ages 5-14 with options ranging from Reptile Encounters Camp, Vet Camp, Dinosaur Camp, and more!

Phoenix Zoo
455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. 602-914-4333 • www.phoenixzoo.org

Grades K-8. Camp Zoo: Awesome Adventures. Lifelong Memories! Each age-appropriate, weeklong session is filled with animal encounters, activities, games,
in-depth investigations and organized free-time. Camps run from June 1 – July 31. Availability is limited… reserve your camp today!

The H.E.A.R.T Center
3735 W. Beardsley Rd, Glendale • 818-613-6394 • theheart-center.com

Designed for kids who thrive with shorter days, predictable routines, and plenty of hands-on learning, this horse-centered camp is a perfect fit for ages 6–12. Campers are thoughtfully split by age group for the best peer connections and supported by sensory-aware, neurodiversity-trained staff. Each morning includes horse care, riding lessons, crafts, water play, and more in a structured, encouraging environment. Morning sessions run 7:30am–12pm (May 26–29 or June 1–4). Cost is $375 per week. A wonderful blend of confidence-building and summer fun!?

AZ High Mountain Trail Rides
2040 Mormon Lake Rd, Mormon Lake • 928-354-2359 • HighMountainTrailRides.com

KOLI Equestrian Center
6940 W Broken Ear Rd., Chandler • 602-796-3495 • KOLIequestrian.com

Life Enrichment Coaching
9040 E. Jomax Road, Scottsdale • 720-985-7535 • lifeenrichmentcoaching.net

Robinson Ranch.
Phoenix, Camp Verde and Prescott. 602-268-4972 or robinsonranch.org

OdySea Aquarium
9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. 480-291-8193 • odyseaaquarium.com/campocean

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