Zoo Snooze Sleepover
Join us for a special experience camping out overnight at the Zoo or plan your own Zoo Snooze Sleepover! When the sun goes down, these animals are just waking up! Learn about creatures of the night as you explore the Zoo after dark.
Participants are asked to bring their own tents as we will camp out under the stars inside the Zoo!
Our scheduled Sleepovers are from 7 pm – 9:00 am:
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- June 16-17
- July 15-16
- August 11-12
- September 16-17
- October 6-7
For more details or to plan your own, see Program Overview below.
COST IS $45 PER PARTICIPANT, NOT PER TENT. Zoo Members receive a 10% discount.
Zoo Snooze Sleepover
Join us for a special experience camping out overnight at the Zoo or plan your own Zoo Snooze Sleepover! When the sun goes down, these animals are just waking up! Learn about creatures of the night as you explore the Zoo after dark.
Participants are asked to bring their own tents as we will camp out under the stars inside the Zoo!
Our scheduled Sleepovers are from 7 pm – 9:00 am:
-
- June 16-17
- July 15-16
- August 11-12
- September 16-17
- October 6-7
For more details or to plan your own, see Program Overview below.
COST IS $45 PER PARTICIPANT, NOT PER TENT. Zoo Members receive a 10% discount.
Zoo Snooze Sleepovers Include…
- Two animal encounters
- Hands-on activities
- Zoo flashlight tour
- A Zookeeper Chat experience
- Pizza Dinner and a continental breakfast
- Free admission to the zoo the morning of the overnight
Requirements for all participants:
- Participants must provide their own tent.
- All participants must be at least 6 years of age or older.
- There must be at least one adult participant present for every five child participants.
Other requirements for private groups:
- Maximum number of participants: 40
- Minimum number of participants: 20 (if fewer than 20 participants, group will be charged the cost of 20 participants)
- A minimum of at least four weeks notice preferred for scheduling.
Pricing
- $45 per participant
- Zoo members receive a 10% discount
A minimum of 20 participants is required for an overnight program at the zoo. Groups smaller than 20 participants will be charged the same price as a 20-person program.
*Non-profit/Scout troops will receive the membership discount per person when scheduling a Zoo Snooze Sleepover.
*Member participants should have their membership card and ID at the sleepover. Child participants attending a sleepover without their adult must bring a copy of their adults’ membership and ID to qualify for the member pricing.
Availability
Zoo Snooze Sleepover programs are available from April through November on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 AM the following day.
To schedule or inquire about a Zoo Snooze Sleepover, please contact the Potawatomi Zoo Education Department at (574) 235-9070, or send an email: education@potawatomizoo.org
Please schedule overnight programs at least four weeks in advance.