2026 Twin Cities Summer Camps: Animals
Do you have an animal lover in your family? Find them a summer camp where they can indulge that passion. Horses, dogs, and more.
ANIMAL SUMMER CAMPS IN MINNEAPOLIS & SAINT PAUL
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Camps
Date: 06/08/2026 - 08/21/2026
Location: Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Dr, Saint Paul, MN, 55103Como Zoo’s summer camps are back for kids in Pre-K through 6th grade. $205-$390 with extended care options available.
The Raptor Center Camps
Date: 06/15/2026 - 08/07/2026
Location: University of Minnesota Raptor Center, 1920 Fitch Avenue, St Paul, MN, 55108Summer raptor camps are run by the University of Minnesota’s Rec & Wellness Camps and also include activities like swimming & crafts. A number of partnership camps that offer programming with birds from the Raptor Center can also be found through RECWELL. Ages 6-15. $409-$449.
TWIN CITIES METRO AREA ANIMAL SUMMER CAMPS
Animal Humane Society Camps
Date: 06/08/2026 - 08/28/2026
Location: Coon Rapids Animal Humane Society, 1411 Main St NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448Woodbury AHS: 9785 Hudson Rd., Woodbury, MN 55125
AHS Camps are known to fill quickly. Each summer camp session includes animal-related educational activities, games, crafts, guest speakers, animal interactions, and more! Whole-day and half-day summer camp runs Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM for kids entering grades 3-8. $410
Minnesota Zoo Summer Camps
Date: 06/08/2026 - 08/21/2026
Location: Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN , 55124Minnesota Zoo offers dozens of summer camps for animal-lovers of all ages. Limited space. Camp costs start at $180.
The Canine Coach Dog Camps for Kids
Date: 06/22/2026 - 08/20/2026
Location: The Canine Coach, 1700 Marthaler Lane, West St. Paul, MN, 55118TWIN CITIES METRO HORSE CAMPS
Bunker Park Stables Camps
Date: 06/04/2026 - 08/14/2026
Location: Bunker Park Stable, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN, 55304Bunker Park Stable offers comprehensive horse riding camps with lots of riding time. 2-day to 5-day camps available for ages 4-17. Hurry, these camps fill fast. $145-$725.
Sunnyside Stables Camps
Date: 06/08/2026 - 08/27/2026
Location: Sunnyside Stables, 15400 Emery Ave E, Rosemount, MN, 55068Each day includes riding — rain or shine. Campers will learn the basics of grooming, saddling, body language, posture, contact and balance to develop independent riding skills for ages 6-13. $475
Golden Ridge Stables Camp
Date: 06/16/2026 - 07/10/2026
Location: Golden Ridge Stables, 8315 190th St W, Lakeville, MN, 55044Golden Ridge Stables’ Horse Mania Summer Camp in Lakeville offers a wonderful “hands and seat on” day camp. Register soon as each 4-day session is limited and fills fast. Pony camp option as well. $265-$450.
ANIMAL SUMMER CAMPS – OUTSIDE THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA
Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center Camps
Date: 06/15/2026 - 08/07/2026
Location: Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center, 54165 Audubon Drive, Sandstone, MN, 55072Osprey Wilds day camps run in 3, 4 or 5-day sessions for grades K-8. Nature art, farm, outdoor adventure, fishing, animal enrichment camps and more are all options. A 4-night overnight camp serves grades 7-9. Some camps are pay-what-you-can starting at $50. Suggested: $300-$800.
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