ZooSnooze

Discover what happens at the zoo after the sun goes down at Elmwood Park Zoo’s “ZooSnooze” overnight campouts! ZooSnooze campouts are recommended for children ages 4 and up. 

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. 

Campout includes

Dinner and Breakfast

Flashlight tour of the zoo

Adults are the only ones permitted to use flashlights during the tour.

Campfire & activities

Educational show the next morning

Giraffe feeding the next day*
Zoo admission the next day

DINNER

Pizza

Salad

Potato Chips
Juice

Water

BREAKFAST

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage

Turkey Sausage

Breakfast Potatoes

Waffles and Toppings

Fresh Fruit

Cookies

Dates

Friday, August 23 – 5:30 PM

Friday, September 6 – 5:30 PM

Pricing

$69.95 per member/ $79.95 per non-member

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/Setup & Snack: 5:30 – 6:30 PM at Main Gate

 Animal Program: 6:30 – 7:00 PM at ZooBowl Theater

 Games: 7:15 -7:45 PM at ZooBowl Theater

 Dinner: 7:45 – 8:45 PM at Zoo Brew Area

 Tour: 8:45 – 9:15 PM – Full Zoo

 Campfire: 9:15 – 9:45 PM at Stony Creek Pavilion

 Lights Out: 10:30 PM

Breakfast: 8:00 – 8:30 AM – Calle Mae Pavillion

Rules

– No smoking or vaping in the zoo
– Do not throw objects into exhibits, or tap on glass
Do not enter exhibit space or sit / lean on any exhibit fencing
Skateboards, scooters, and bikes are prohibited
No outside alcohol may be brought into the zoo at any time

*Giraffe feedings are temperature and weather dependent. Feeding may take place during our public feeds.

OUR POLICY: NO REFUNDS OR RESCHEDULING. Zoosnooze 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.