Safari Camp Scholarship Program

Safari Camp Scholarship Program is sponsored by Zoo Atlanta. Offers scholarships for children ages 5-11 to attend environmental education camps, including those focused on pollinators.

Safari Camp Scholarship Program - Zoo Atlanta Safari Camp Scholarship Program Zoo Atlanta is pleased to be able to offer a limited number of scholarships to our Safari Camp during most 2026 Camp Sessions. Scholarship recipients will receive one five-day week of Safari Camp, daily lunch and snacks, and extended care. Summer Safari Camp participants will also receive a Camp T-shirt.

With support from Cox Enterprises, the Atlanta Foundation, Southwire Company, LLC, and David Markert through the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s Extra Wish Program.

Spring Break Safari Camp application deadline: February 9, 2026 Summer Safari Camp application deadline: April 6, 2026 Fall Safari Camp application deadline: August 17, 2026 Winter Safari Camp application deadline: November 2, 2026 Camper must be a current resident of Metro Atlanta. Camper must qualify for and receive free or reduced lunch. Camper must be between the ages of 5 to 11 years old.

Guardian of camper must agree to provide transportation to and from Camp daily during the week of Camp. If awarded, a $25 non-refundable fee made payable via credit card will be due at the time of registration. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Once you have submitted an application through our website , please be sure to submit the following required documents by email or mail to be considered.

Email or mail the following required documents: Proof of residency in Metro Atlanta. Proof the camper receives free or reduced lunch. Letter of need from the guardian describing how the camper will benefit from Safari Camp.

Letter of interest from the camper. Completed applications and all required documents must be submitted together to be considered a complete application. Required documents may be submitted via: Email to education@zooatlanta.

org with subject line: “2026 Safari Camp Scholarship Submission” OR Mail to: Zoo Atlanta Education, 800 Cherokee Avenue, S. E. , Atlanta, GA 30315.

The following 2026 Safari Camp dates are available for scholarships. Winter Camp: February 16-20, 2026 Spring Break Camp: April 6-10, 2026 Fall Camp: October 12-16, 2026 Winter Camp: December 28, 2026 – January 1, 2027 RECIPIENT SELECTION & NOTIFICATION: Each session of Camp is separated based on the season, so please review your desired week selection and apply based on your desired week of attendance.

Scholarships will be awarded based on pre-selected criteria and completion of the application. If selected, a $25 non-refundable deposit is due at time of notification to secure your scholarship. Please contact the Education Department at 404.

624. 5822 or education@zooatlanta. org with questions.

We hope to see your camper at Zoo Atlanta Safari Camp! Sponsorship Opportunities: Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Safari Camp Scholarship Program? Contact corporaterelations@zooatlanta.

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