Zoo Snooze
Discover what happens at the zoo after the sun goes down at Elmwood Park Zoo’s “Zoo Snooze” overnight campouts! Zoo Snooze campouts are recommended for children ages 4 and up.
Outside food and beverages are permitted, but coolers will be checked upon entry to the zoo. Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited, and any guests caught with alcohol will be asked to leave the event without a refund.
Campout includes:
Dinner and Continental Breakfast
Campfire & activities
Educational show featuring animal ambassadors
Giraffe feeding the next day*
Zoo admission the next day
Pricing:
$80 per member / $90 per non-member
$12 per member under 2 / $15 per non-member ages 0 – 2
2026 Dates:
Saturday, July 25 | 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 15 | 5:00 PM
Friday, September 11 | 5:00 PM
Friday, September 25 | 5:00 PM
Friday, October 9 | 5:00 PM
Friday, October 23 | 5:00 PM
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/Drop-off/Dinner Service | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Main Gate)
Animal Program | 6:45 PM (Zoo Bowl Theater)
Games & Activities | 7:30 PM (Zoo Bowl Theater)
Scavenger Hunt | 8:15 PM
Fire & S’mores | 9:00 PM (Stony Creek Pavilion)
Lights Out | 10:00 PM
Breakfast | 8:00 AM (Calle Mae Pavilion)
*Your ticket includes free Zoo admission the following entire day*