7 Kids Events in Gulf Shores, AL (This Week)

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Zoo Camp - Week 1: Where's the Beef?

📍 3.2 miAlabama Gulf Coast Zoo — Gulf Shores, AL

Is your child curious about animals and what they eat? Zoo Camp Week 1: Where's the Beef? at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores dives into animal diets and nutrition through hands-on STEM activities that bring wildlife science to life. This single-week camp on Sunday, June 7, 2026, is perfect for young learners who want an adventure packed with discovery.

via Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

JUN 10—JUN 15🔬

Camp Invention @ St. Benedict School

🔬 STEM & Maker

Saint Benedict School

Looking to spark your child's innovative thinking this summer? Camp Invention at Saint Benedict School in Gulf Shores runs June 10-14, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., turning curious students into innovative thinkers through hands-on STEM challenges. This full-day camp is ideal for kids ready to explore engineering, problem-solving, and creative invention.

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Sunday, June 14

JUN 14—JUN 18🔬

Zoo Camp - Week 2: Ex-Squeeze Me

🔬 STEM & Maker

📍 3.2 miAlabama Gulf Coast Zoo — Gulf Shores, AL

Curious about animal adaptations and survival skills? Zoo Camp Week 2: Ex-Squeeze Me at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores invites young explorers to discover how animals adapt to their environments through engaging, hands-on activities. Happening Sunday, June 14, 2026, this STEM-focused week is perfect for kids who love learning through interactive wildlife experiences.

via Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

Sunday, June 21

JUN 21—JUN 25🔬

Zoo Camp - Week 3: Birds of a Feather

🔬 STEM & Maker

📍 3.2 miAlabama Gulf Coast Zoo — Gulf Shores, AL

Does your child love birds and feathered friends? Zoo Camp Week 3: Birds of a Feather at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores brings avian science to life with hands-on exploration and activities. Join us Sunday, June 21, 2026, for a week of STEM learning where kids discover the incredible world of our winged wildlife neighbors.

via Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

Sunday, July 5

JUL 5—JUL 9🔬

Zoo Camp - Week 4: I'll have the Salad, Thanks

🔬 STEM & Maker

📍 3.2 miAlabama Gulf Coast Zoo — Gulf Shores, AL

Want to explore herbivore diets and plant-based ecosystems with your child? Zoo Camp Week 4: I'll have the Salad, Thanks at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores digs into how herbivores thrive on plants through fun, hands-on STEM activities. This camp on Sunday, July 5, 2026, is perfect for young naturalists eager to understand animal nutrition and ecology.

via Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

Sunday, July 12

JUL 12—JUL 16🔬

Zoo Camp - Week 5: Busy Bees

🔬 STEM & Maker

📍 3.2 miAlabama Gulf Coast Zoo — Gulf Shores, AL

Fascinated by insects and how they work together? Zoo Camp Week 5: Busy Bees at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores celebrates the amazing world of pollinating insects through interactive STEM exploration. Sunday, July 12, 2026, is your chance to help your child discover why bees and other insects are so vital to our ecosystems.

via Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

Sunday, July 19

JUL 19—JUL 23🔬

Zoo Camp - Week 6: Life is a Buffet

🔬 STEM & Maker

📍 3.2 miAlabama Gulf Coast Zoo — Gulf Shores, AL

Want to teach your kids about food chains and animal diets in a way they'll actually remember? Zoo Camp Week 6: Life is a Buffet at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores, AL brings science to life as campers explore how different animals eat and survive in their habitats. This hands-on STEM experience combines education with animal encounters, perfect for curious young minds.

via Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo