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Indoor Overnights

Splash into the Aquarium, waddle into Helzberg Penguin Plaza, or explore STEM activities in Polar Bear Passage for an overnight experience you will never forget!

An overnight at the Zoo includes memorable experiences for you and your guests. All programs include educational experiences, a guided night hike tour through a portion of the Zoo, and family fun activities.

Location: Polar Bear Passage
Dates: March - August on Fridays & Saturdays, Select Weekdays May - August
Ages: 3 years and older
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 am
Cost: $550 base price (includes 10 people, $55 per extra guest) FOTZ members receive 10% discount on base price
Capacity: 20 people

Location: Helzberg Penguin Plaza
Dates: Fridays & Saturdays Year Round, select weekdays May - August
Ages: 3 years and older
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 am
Cost: $750 base price (includes 10 people, $75 per extra guest) FOTZ members receive 10% discount on base price
Capacity: 50 people

Location: Sobela Ocean Aquarium
Dates: Fridays & Saturdays Year Round, select weekdays May - August
Ages: 3 years and older
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 am
Cost: $1000 base price (includes 10 people, $100 per extra guest) FOTZ members receive 10% discount on base price
Capacity: 30 people

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Upgrades

Aquarium Glamping

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Leave the beds to us! This upgrade includes air mattresses, sheets, and blankets for your guests. This upgrade is selected at location selection. Added cost of $20 per guest.

Penguin Glamping

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Leave the beds to us! This upgrade includes air mattresses, sheets, and blankets for your guests. This upgrade is selected at location selection. Added cost of $20 per guest.

Aquarium Behind the Scenes Tour

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Learn about what it takes to care for the more than 10,000 animals and 650,000 gallons of water in the Sobela Ocean Aquarium. Tours occur at 8:00AM immediately following your overnight. $10 per person. Groups of more than 12 may need to be split into multiple groups.

Little Wonders

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End your overnight with a unique animal encounter! Zoo staff will provide a 20-minute up-close animal experience with two of our small species of ambassador animals in their presentation habitats. These small species include a mixture of the following: bugs, frogs, reptiles such as small tortoises or small snakes, and mammals such as sugar gliders. Animal Experiences will begin at 8:00AM following your program. $100 add on cost.

Memory Makers

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End your overnight with a unique animal encounter! Zoo staff will provide a 20-minute presentation with two of our medium species of ambassador animals. These medium species include a mixture of the following: medium snakes, medium tortoises, parrots, and mammals such as chinchillas or armadillos. Animal Experiences will begin at 8:00AM following your program. $250 add on cost.

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