Discover what happens at the zoo after the sun goes down at Elmwood Park Zoo's "ZooSnooze" overnight campouts! ZooSnooze campouts are recommended for children ages 4 and up.
Outside food and beverage is permitted, but coolers will be checked upon entering the zoo. Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited, and any guests caught with alcohol will be asked to leave the event without refund.
Campout includes
Dinner and Continental Breakfast
Flashlight tour of the zoo
Adults are the only ones permitted to use flashlights during the tour.
Campfire & activities
Educational show the next morning
Giraffe feeding the next day*
Zoo admission the next day
DINNER
Cheese Pizza
Salad
Soda
Water
CONTINENTAL
BREAKFAST
Bagels
Danishes
Mini doughnuts
Fruit
Coffee
Water
Juice boxes
If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please bring your own food as needed.
Dates
Friday, May 23 | 5:00 PM
Friday, June 6 | 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 14 | 5:00 PM
Friday, July 11 | 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 19 | 5:00 PM
Friday, August 8 | 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 23 | 5:00 PM
Friday, September 12 | 5:00 PM
Friday, October 10 | 5:00 PM
Pricing
$70.00 per member/ $80.00 per non-member
WHAT TO BRING
– Tent with an appropriate amount of room for your party
– Sleeping bags, pillows, and any other desired bedding
– Toiletry items (Tooth brush, deodorant, etc.)
– Change of clothes
– Flashlight
– Travel chargers for cellular devices
– Water bottles
– Bug spray
– Sunscreen
Schedule
Arrival/Setup & Snack: 5:30 – 6:30 PM at Main Gate
Animal Program: 6:30 – 7:00 PM at ZooBowl Theater
Games: 7:15 -7:45 PM at ZooBowl Theater
Dinner: 7:45 – 8:45 PM at Zoo Brew Area
Tour: 8:45 – 9:15 PM – Full Zoo
Campfire: 9:15 – 9:45 PM at Stony Creek Pavilion
Lights Out: 10:30 PM
Continental Breakfast: 8:00 – 8:30 AM – Calle Mae Pavillion
Giraffe Feeding: 8:30 AM (weather permitting)
Rules
– No smoking or vaping in the zoo
– Do not throw objects into exhibits, or tap on glass
– Do not enter exhibit space or sit / lean on any exhibit fencing
– Skateboards, scooters, and bikes are prohibited
– No outside alcohol may be brought into the zoo at any time