Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden®

Home of the world famous hippo Fiona. Family friendly Zoo committed to inspiring visitors with wildlife and saving species.

Family Overnights

Spend the night at the wildest place in town!

Ever wondered what the zoo is like after hours? Our overnights put you and your group in the middle of the zoo at night where you will get to take a night hike, participate in fun, educational activities, get a peek at some of the zoo’s behind-the-scenes areas, and meet some of our animal ambassadors up close and personal! All three of our overnight programs (families, scouts/groups & adults) meet our educational goals: to foster a sense of wonder, share knowledge, and advocate active involvement with wildlife and wild places.

Join the Zoo’s overnight program, Overnight Adventures, for special evenings designed for parents and children, age 5 and up. During the program, you will hike the Zoo, go behind the scenes, experience live animal encounters, and engage in other exciting activities. Awake to lion and gibbon calls, have breakfast, and then enjoy a special animal experience.

To get more information or to register for an overnight, please call the Education Department at (513) 559-7767. 

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Twiga Tented Camp

Transport your family to Africa during this high-end tented camp overnight experience at the Zoo!

Built on the edge of the Giraffe Ridge habitat, Twiga Tented Safari offers an intimate, high-end, and authentic African adventure at the Zoo including special encounters with African animals, unique behind the scenes tours, comfortable cots in safari tents, a catered breakfast, and so much more!

Includes admission and parking to the Zoo for the next day.

Note: For families with children 5 years old and up. At least one adult must register with and accompany each family group.

Dates: April 10, May 16, or June 13

Time: 6:00pm-9:00am

Cost: Members $81; Non-Members $86

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Sleep with the Manatees

Did you know that The Cincinnati Zoo is one of only two institutions outside of Florida that rescue and rehabilitate manatees? Come experience a once-in-a-lifetime sleepover with these gentle giants! During the overnight you will enjoy two sneak peeks behind the scenes, hike the Zoo at night, play games, experience animal encounters and fall asleep with our resident manatees, swimming at your feet.

Includes admission and parking to the zoo for the next day.

Note: For families with children 5 years old and up. At least one adult must register with and accompany each family group.

Dates:  February 21, March 6, March 21, April 18, or May 23

Time: 6:00pm-9:00am

Cost: Members $51; Non-Members $56

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