Spend the night at the wildest place in town!
Join the Zoo's overnight program, Nocturnal 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 peacock and gibbon calls, have breakfast, and then enjoy a special animal show.
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Who can participate?
- Children and Adults 5 years old and up.
When are Family Nights available?
- Year round. See below for dates and topics.
- Family Overnight start at 6pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early.
How much are Family Nights?
- $30/ Member, $35/ Non-Member
Where do Family Nights take place?
- Camp Out participants will sleep outside near the Education Center, behind the Giraffe Ridge exhibit.
- Sleep with the Manatees participants sleep in the Manatees Springs building.
- Most other family overnights sleep in the Harold C. Schott Education Center.
Questions? contact us at (513) 559-7767 or email registrars@cincinnatizoo.org
Dates & Topics
| Topic | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| FAMILY SLEEP WITH THE MANATEES |
Adults and children 5 years old and up are invited to spend the night at the Zoo. 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 manatee, 2000 pound Betsy, swimming at your feet. |
May 18, July 13, 26 or August 3: 6pm-9am |
| FAMILY CAMP OUT |
Families with children 5 years old and up are invited to pitch a tent behind the Giraffe Ridge exhibit. Then we will prowl the Zoo for night creatures, cats, and crawlies. This program focuses on behavior and physical adaptations of animals, especially nocturnal animals. Bring your own tent and sleeping bag and camp out under the stars at the Zoo! |
May 18, July 13, 26 or August 3: 6pm-9am |
| SUNSET SAFARI | Want to experience the Zoo late at night but would rather sleep in your own bed? During Sunset Safari you will enjoy an up-close animal encounter, night hike through the Zoo and a peak behind the scenes. | Dates TBD (call if you would like to book a date for 15 or more people) |
