DWC: Mission at the Museum
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-06-04 17:00 (America/Chicago)
REGISTRATION WILL GO LIVE ON FEBRUARY 3RD AT 8 AM!
Join us for Mission at the Museum to bring artifacts to life! Start each day at Dogwood Canyon to learn about the history of the Ozarks and end it at Top of the Rock to explore the museum on site. Walk through untamed lands of the wild west, learn about Native American art, and discover fossils and artifacts from prehistoric creatures and the Civil War era.
** This camp is located at Dogwood Canyon in Lampe, Missouri, and Top of the Rock in Ridgedale, Missouri. Students will be shuttled to and from Wonders of Wildlife each day for pickup and drop off. For alternate drop-off/pick-up accommodations, please reach out to edu@wondersofwildlife.org upon registration.

Twilight Trekkers
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-06-05 15:00
REGISTRATION WILL GO LIVE ON FEBRUARY 3RD AT 8 AM!
Not everything that goes bump in the night is something scary! In this camp, we’ll explore the fascinating and mysterious world of nocturnal animals! Grab your flashlights as we discover how different nocturnal species are adapted to thrive in the dark – and enjoy some fun, night-themed crafts along the way!

SOLD OUT- Keeper in Training
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-06-05 15:00
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE!
Calling all aspiring zookeepers! Learn all about animal husbandry in this camp packed with behind the scenes opportunities, chats with people in the field, and hands-on animal experiences, including a chance to get up close with penguins. By the end of the week, you’ll be able to call yourself a zookeeper in training!

Community Pond Dive Show
2026-06-02 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-06-04 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-06-09 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-06-11 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-06-16 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-06-18 12:30 - 13:30
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 PM, stop by our Community Pond exhibit to see our professional divers plunge into our two-story freshwater aquarium and care for the fish and wildlife in the exhibit. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.

Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
2026-06-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Out to Sea
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.

SEArenity Yoga
2026-06-04 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-18 19:30 - 20:30
We invite you to join us in our open ocean exhibit for a unique yoga experience. Join our certified yoga instructor as she leads you through an hour of relaxation and restorative yoga practices. If you are a newcomer to yoga or a seasoned yogi, this class is for you. We can’t wait to SEA you. Please bring a yoga mat, and any props you may need (blocks, blanket, band).
*Class location may vary*

World Ocean Day
2026-06-06 09:00 - 15:00
Dive deeper into ocean conservation with us at WOW in honor of World Ocean Day! With interactive activity stations, keeper chats, and crafts throughout the Aquarium, guests can learn more about how climate change action and pollution are affecting the creatures that live in our world’s largest bodies of water. Plus, complete the day’s Mission Conservation mission to be entered in to win a very special prize!
This event and all activities are free with admission and memberships.
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SOLD OUT- Apex Predators
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-11 15:00
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE!
From stealth big cats prowling the savannah to mighty marine predators of the deep, we will dive into the world of these top-notch predators! These animals are nature’s ultimate hunters and rulers of the wilderness! Join us as we gain a new appreciation for these apex predators!
**Please note that this camp includes an overnight on Thursday evening, and that the camp concludes at pickup on Friday morning.**

SOLD OUT- DWC: Camp SOS
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-11 17:00
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE!
Ready for the ultimate outdoor challenge? Join us for Camp SOS, a camp designed to turn adventurers into confident, capable leaders in the wild. Through hands-on training and real-world scenarios, you’ll learn essential survival skills, wilderness first aid, and search-and-rescue techniques. From building shelters and purifying water to responding to emergencies when help is miles away, this camp prepares you for anything nature throws your way.
** This camp is located at Dogwood Canyon in Lampe, Missouri. Students will be shuttled to and from Wonders of Wildlife each day for pickup and drop off. For alternate drop-off/pick-up accommodations, please reach out to edu@wondersofwildlife.org upon registration.

Rainforest Explorers
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-12 15:00
REGISTRATION WILL GO LIVE ON FEBRUARY 3RD AT 8 AM!
Come explore with us this week as we learn about the many different animals that creep and crawl through one of earth’s most exciting spaces! Learns about predators and prey from down in the dirt all the way up into the treetops, and take a trip through the Wonders of Wildlife rainforest, where we will get up close and observe some of these amazing creatures in their own homes!

SOLD OUT- Junior Zoo Keeper
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-12 15:00
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE!
The good, the bad, and the dirty! Learn all about what it takes to be a Zookeeper in this camp packed with trips to the aquarium, keeper chats, and hands-on animal encounters. Through the week students will also get a chance to “adopt” a stuffed animal, learning all about the species and what it takes to care for it. By the end of the week, you’ll be ready to call yourself a Junior Keeper!

Member Night
2026-06-08 17:00 - 20:00
Our members croc! Bring the whole family and join us Monday, June 8, from 5–8 p.m. for an evening of discovery and fun as you explore the amazing world of crocodilians. Kids and grown-ups alike can discover the differences between alligators and crocodiles through hands-on crafts, Curiosity Crates, Keeper Chats, and more. Plus, members will enjoy an extra discount at the gift shop, Fish Tales Cafe, and snack bar.
Don’t forget to visit the guest services counter to enter our raffle for exciting prizes like memberships, tickets, encounters, and dives!
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Penguin Birthday Party
2026-06-09 10:00 - 11:00
Come celebrate with the coolest residents at Wonders of Wildlife! Reese, a gentoo penguin, is turning 33. Join us for a birthday party Tuesday, June 9, at 10 a.m. in Penguin Cove, located inside the Wildlife Galleries. Guests are encouraged to arrive around 9:30 a.m. to allow time to reach Penguin Cove before the celebration begins.
Guests are encouraged to wear black and white to match our feathered friends. The celebration will include small giveaway items, a birthday card for guests to sign and a special rendition of “Happy Birthday” for Reese at 10 a.m. as she enjoys her ice fish cake.
The event is included with general admission and memberships.
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DWC: Camp Conservation
2026-06-15 08:00 - 2026-06-18 17:00
REGISTRATION WILL GO LIVE ON FEBRUARY 3RD AT 8 AM!
Join us at Dogwood Canyon for Camp Conservation! Through exciting hands-on activities and outdoor exploration, campers will learn how to care for our planet while having tons of fun. Build mini-ecosystems, test water and soil, and uncover the secrets of native plants and animals. Discover why invasive species matter, master composting basics, and explore easy ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Each day brings eco-games, creative challenges, and real-world problem-solving to inspire young conservationists. Camp Conservation is the perfect place for curious kids to become nature heroes and protect the world around them!
** This camp is located at Dogwood Canyon in Lampe, Missouri. Students will be shuttled to and from Wonders of Wildlife each day for pickup and drop off. For alternate drop-off/pick-up accommodations, please reach out to edu@wondersofwildlife.org upon registration.

Reptile Ranger
2026-06-15 08:00 - 2026-06-19 15:00
REGISTRATION WILL GO LIVE ON FEBRUARY 3RD AT 8 AM!
Get ready for a wild time at Wonders of Wildlife! Campers will have a blast learning about the lives of slithery snakes and leaping lizards including how they move and where they live through hands on activities, exciting lessons, and encounters with real reptiles. Get ready to have a hiss-terical time in Reptile Rangers!

Island Adventurers
2026-06-15 08:00 - 2026-06-19 15:00
REGISTRATION WILL GO LIVE ON FEBRUARY 3RD AT 8 AM!
Get ready for an island adventure! Focused on vibrant beaches and tropical paradises, this camp offers little adventurers a world of fun and discovery. Campers will enjoy learning about coastal critters like parrots and iguanas and vibrant plants through hands on activities and animal encounters, all while exploring what life on the beach looks like.

SOLD OUT- WOWCraft
2026-06-15 08:00 - 2026-06-19 15:00
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE!
Dig deep in search of the real-life animals that roam your favorite blocky worlds, as you CRAFT a week of fun. Together we’ll build enough crafts to fill a mine cart and dig up the secrets of video game icons like pigs, dragons, and even axolotls! Put on your finest armor and make sure you have enough inventory space for all the loot you’ll grab!
