Programs for Adults

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Zoo Camp for GROWN-UPS (No Kids Allowed!) 

Why should kids get to have all the fun?!?  Animals are for EVERYONE!  Choose your date and theme, grab a friend and get registered!   

Saturday, June 6, 2026 - ZOOrassic Park

9:00am-3:00pm

Fun...uh, finds a way at CPZ! Travel back in time in this Jurassic-themed adult day camp. You'll be surrounded by modern day dinosaurs and their descendants in this fun and educational experience. Let your inner paleontologist break free as we explore DNA, extinction and all things DINOSAUR. Can you and your fellow campers work together to save the DNA samples and escape the "island" in time? A collaborative team escape room will put your skills to the test! Camp t-shirt included with your fee. A box lunch can be added for a small additional fee or bring your own lunch. Will this camp be one to remember? You bet jurass-ic will!

Fee: $75 per participant

Zoo Members (Family or Individual) receive a 15% discount on registration fees for this program!


Saturday, July 25, 2026 - Camp Nostalgia

9:00am-3:00pm

This is your chance to take back childhood (for one day, at least) as you enjoy some nostalgic and new summer camp activities at the Zoo. Hang out with some amazing exotic animals, snuggle with a baby goat, make some epic fridge-worthy arts and crafts, and go behind-the-scenes for a special tour of Penguin Cove. New this year: Collaborate with one of the Zoo's Animal Ambassadors to make your own one-of-a-kind painting! This camp is really going to up your Insta game! Camp t-shirt included with your fee. Camp runs one-day only and dismisses at 3:00pm to take care of some grown-up stuff (or take a nap, we don't judge.) A box lunch can be added for a small extra fee (or go old-school and brown bag your own!)  

Fee: $75 per participant

Zoo Members (Family or Individual) receive a 15% discount on registration fees for this program!

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ZOOniversity - Be Smarter Than The Average Bear!

(Adult Learning Events and Workshops)

Woo at the Zoo - Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 2:00-4:00pm

Birds do it. Bees do it. Find out how frogs, penguins and other critters do it at the Columbian Park Zoo! Open to couples, friendships, and situationships 18 and older, this workshop takes informal science learning to a new level through a candid, intimate and entertaining look at how the Animal Kingdom keeps it Zoo-mantic. From booby-dances to penis fencing flatworms (you read that right), we'll explore subjects pertaining to animal courtship, mate swapping, genitalia, and yes- animal coitus. This workshop will include games, crafts, animal encounters, and a complimentary mocktail- all you need to bring is that special someone and a fun attitude!

Program Fee: $40 per couple

Join us for Woo at the Zoo Saturday February 14, 2026 from 2-4pm