Programs
Enrichment & Training Camp
Zookeeper Beginner & Advanced Zookeeper Campers, are invited for some fun! The focus of this camp is to dive deeper into enrichment and its importance at zoos. You'll learn, build, and watch the animals interact with enrichment YOU create! We will also learn some basics of training animals. Then test your new skills on actual zoo animals! Put your creative caps on and keep the Ochsner Park Zoo animals busy.
Dates: July 27-30
Times: Monday-Thursday; 10:00-12:00pm
Ages: 10+
Where: Ochsner Park Zoo
MUST HAVE PARTICIPATED IN ZOO KEEPER BEGINNER & ADVANCED CAMPS PREVIOUSLY
Zookeeper Beginner & Advanced Zookeeper Campers, are invited for some fun! The focus of this camp is to dive deeper into enrichment and its importance at zoos. You'll learn, build, and watch the animals interact with enrichment YOU create! We will also learn some basics of training animals. Then test your new skills on actual zoo animals! Put your creative caps on and keep the Ochsner Park Zoo animals busy.
Dates: July 27-30
Times: Monday-Thursday; 10:00-12:00pm
Ages: 10+
Where: Ochsner Park Zoo
MUST HAVE PARTICIPATED IN ZOO KEEPER BEGINNER & ADVANCED CAMPS PREVIOUSLY
Note:
Dates: July 27-30
Times: Monday-Thursday; 10:00-12:00pm
Ages: 10+
Where: Ochsner Park Zoo
Program cancellations due to weather are posted as soon as possible on our Facebook page @BarabooParks and on our website at www.cityofbaraboo.com/parksandrecreation
Look for the “Recreation Newsflash” on the right side of the screen. (only visible when there are cancellations)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Youth Camps - Seasonal |
| Program Subcategory | Jr. Zoo Keeper |
| Program Code | - |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 4/20/2026 |
| Enrollment End Date | 7/20/2026 |
| Instructor(s) |
Your Ochsner Park Zoo Staff
|
| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | - |
| Maximum | 10 |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | 10 years |
| Maximum | 18 years |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction | Membership Restrictions | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Resident Only |
-None-
|
$50.00 |
| Non-Resident | NonResident Only |
-None-
|
$60.00 |
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2026 | Monday | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Ochsner Park Zoo |
| 07/28/2026 | Tuesday | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Ochsner Park Zoo |
| 07/29/2026 | Wednesday | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Ochsner Park Zoo |
| 07/30/2026 | Thursday | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Ochsner Park Zoo |
