# Thanksgiving Break Camp at the Dallas Zoo

> Program for families in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington area (TX). Times are Central Time.

- When: Ongoing
- Dates: Mon, Nov 23 – Wed, Nov 25
- Where: Dallas Zoo, 650 S R.L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203
- Ages: Kindergarten and up, grouped by current grade
- Price: $220 public, $198 Dallas Zoo members
- Organizer: Dallas Zoo
- Official page: https://www.dallaszoo.com/event/thanksgiving-break-camp/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Wild Adventures Camp runs three days over Thanksgiving break with educational zoo tours, games, creative projects and up-close animal encounters; campers explore in small grade-level groups with Camp Guides. Bring a sack lunch and a refillable water bottle; AfterCamp care runs until 5 pm for an extra fee ($60 public, $54 members).

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