Schedule an overnight at the Zoo!

Bring a Scout group, birthday party, family reunion or any other get together!

Your adventure begins here…

~  The needs of our animals is our priority.  Some animals may not be available.  ~

Due to COVID-19 we will only be offering “Fin” tastic Dreams and Slither and Slumber
*Deposits are non-refundable
*Rescheduling is subject to availability at a $25 change fee

Cameron Park Zoo would like to thank you for your continued support during these unprecedented times. We are working diligently to ensure the safety of all guests, staff, and animals. Now, what does that look like for your group’s Snooze event? We have made adjustments to our normal Snooze routine to accommodate local and state Covid-19 guidelines, as well as to keep our Covid susceptible animals safe.

Behind the scenes tours through our African and Brazos at Night areas are currently unavailable. Instead, we will go behind the scenes of the Herpetarium.

Staff will be required to wear masks for the duration of the event. Guests will be required to wear their mask while inside any indoor areas, including restrooms. Masks are not required during outside activities. Most of the evening’s activities will be outside. All areas visited will be sanitized before and after guests arrive. There will be a general itinerary attached below.

Dinner will be provided for guests and staff. Staff will wear appropriate safety gear while preparing plates and drinks for guests. Additional sanitizing stations will be added to each area visited throughout the night. Guests will be split into smaller groups while rotating between activities.

The Cameron Park Zoo remains at 75 percent capacity at this time, which means there is a maximum capacity of 26 people in the Saltwater Aquarium. If your group exceeds that amount, we can split your group between the Saltwater Aquarium and the Freshwater Aquarium. However, if possible, we suggest your group bring tents to camp in the Meadows area. It is a lovely grassy area near the playground with immediate access to the restrooms. This option allows individual family groups within your larger group to social distance effectively.

In the morning, guests will need to have their items placed inside their vehicles before 8 am. Once personal items are returned to vehicles, individually packaged breakfast items will be provided. Coffee and juice will be served by staff. Then guests are welcome to explore the zoo.

We anticipate that the evening will be fun and exciting and are looking forward to your group’s arrival. If these adjustments do not fit within your group’s expectations or requirements, we will also be providing an alternative group night time activity: Wild Nights: https://www.cameronparkzoo.com/education/wild-nights/

*Friday Night Sleeping Areas and Capacity:
(sleeping area is NOT dependent on program chosen)
Entire group must sleep in same area except where indicated*.
Saltwater aquarium – 35
Freshwater aquarium – 35
Both aquariums – require a minimum of 50 people*
Meadows – must provide own tents – 75 people max

*Saturday Night Sleeping Area and Capacity:
(sleeping area is NOT dependent on program chosen)
Freshwater aquarium – 35

Your entire group will be sleeping in the same area unless you reserve both aquariums.

*Due to Covid-19 we are at 75% capacity for our indoor locations, we encourage tent camping so that family units have their own space to sleep in. 

Cost:
$55 per person – children, adults and chaperones
(A $150 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration,
this is applied to final payment that is due 2 weeks prior to your Snooze)
Admission the next morning is complimentary, we will not issue any vouchers and your group cannot come the day before.

Requirements & Restrictions:
15 person minimum – 75 person maximum
(dependent on program and date of Snooze)
All attendees must be 6 years of age or older.
1 adult per 5 children
There are no in and out privileges, snoozes must stay the night.

Cancellation Policy:
Deposit is non-refundable
50% refund of final payment a week prior to event
No refunds of final payment less than a week prior to event

What should I bring?
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Flashlight
Bug Spray
Change of clothes
Toiletry items
Refillable water bottle –
(In order to reduce our carbon footprint, we do not provide plastic water bottles.)

A staff member will assist in taking belongings to your sleeping area. Campers are asked to help carry one item!

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Liability Form

Covid Release Form