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

Zoo Snooze evening agenda:
6:00 Arrive at the zoo
6:00-6:15 Check in – Staff will collect liability release forms
6:15-7:00 Transport sleeping gear to appropriate aquariums – Set up sleeping area – Playground time before dinner
7:00-7:45 Dinner (cheese, pepperoni and sausage pizza, water, lemonade
7:45-9:30 Tours of Zoo – Night Hike – Behind the Scenes Tour – Goose Chase Scavenger Hunt – Animal Presentation
9:30-9:45 Snack (Animal Crackers and water)
9:45- Back to sleeping area, get ready for bed

In the morning:
7:00 Wake up, pack up gear to put in vehicles
8:00 Continental breakfast (Danish, muffins, granola bars, coffee and juice)
8:00- Explore the public side of the zoo on your own!
(No in-and-out privileges the day after your event!)
Friends and family meeting you the following day can enter zoo at 9:00 on Saturday and 11:00 on Sunday after paying admission.

*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 50% capacity for our indoor locations, we encourage tent camping so that family units have their own space to sleep in.

2020 Fridays	2020 Saturdays (35 people max on Sat)
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2021 Fridays	2021 Saturdays (35 people max on Sat)
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May 7 May 21 May 28 June 4 June 11 June 18 June 25 July 2 July 9 July 16 July 23 July 30 August 6 August 13 August 20 August 27	May 8 May 22 June 5 June 19 June 26 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 August 7 August 14 August 21 August 28
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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