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. Community Passes will not be accepted for this event. REGISTER TODAY! 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* REGISTER TODAY! Outside food and beverage is permitted, but coolers will be checked upon entering the Zoo. Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited, and any guests caught with alcohol will be asked to leave the event without refund. Zoo Snooze campouts are recommended for children ages 4 and up. *Giraffe feedings are temperature and weather dependent. Feeding may take place during our public feeds. OUR POLICY: NO REFUNDS OR RESCHEDULING. ZOO SNOOZE IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. ELMWOOD PARK ZOO HAS THE RIGHT TO CANCEL, CHANGE, OR POSTPONE ANY PROGRAM/EVENT. IN THE EVENT THAT THE ZOO CANCELS THE PROGRAM/EVENT, TICKET HOLDERS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY. Interested in a private Zoo Snooze? Contact [email protected]!