ZOO SNOOZE


Have you ever wondered what happens at the Zoo late at night? Venture into the unknown during a Zoo Snooze and you'll discover amazing wildlife that share the nightlife in the deep, dark Zoo! This overnight adventure begins at 7 p.m. and ends the next morning at 9 a.m. However, the next morning you may stay to explore the Zoo during the day.

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Who can snooze?

Scout groups
Civic groups
Families
Corporate teams
School groups
Church groups
Birthday parties

  

Call (901)333-6600

to register for the

New Year's Eve Snooze,

or to check

for other available dates.

 

And the Zoo offers special snoozes that anyone can attend!  Check our events calendar for upcoming Snoozes by clicking here


Zoo Snoozes give guests a chance to meet an animal up close and participate in fun and educational games.  You'll get a special nighttime safari through one of our exhibits, and get a behind the scenes tour of the Zoo's Nutrition Center where Zoo chefs prepare the animals food.  You'll sleep in a heated/air-conditioned exhibit area with bathrooms (no showers) and then wake up for a continental breakfast and morning tour of the Zoo!


Other Details:
  • Age:  Snoozers must be age 6 or older (except for special event snoozes with parental participation).
  • Group size: minimum of 15 paying participants; maximum of 33 total participants including 
  •        chaperones (if larger group please contact us for options).  Groups smaller than 15 will be
  •        charged a group rate consistent with the 15 camper minimum.  Two adult chaperones are
  •        required to attend free of charge.  School Group Snoozes have special rates and
  •        chaperone/teacher requirements.  See that section for more information.
  • Price:  This night-time adventure has an all-inclusive rate.  As low as $50 per person (minimum of
  •        15 paying participants/includes a special Zoo Snooze T-shirt).  Cost includes Zoo admission for
  •        the following day.   Chaperones can purchase T-shirts at the Zoo gift shop the next morning.
  • 24-hour security is on the premises.
  • An evening snack and continental breakfast are provided.  Dinner isn't included: please see your confirmation packet for a listing of restaurants near the Zoo.  
  • Bring your own sleeping bag, pillows, mats, etc. (This is like camping so bring only what you can
  •        carry!)
  • Topic choices - select one: Reptiles, Mammals, Animal Adaptations, CHINA, Northwest Passage,
  •        Endangered Species, Birds, Nocturnal Animals, or Animal Habitats

Snooze Types:


 

Church Group Snoozes

Bring your youth or children's group to the Zoo to learn more about the wonders of the animal kingdom. This program features an "Animals of the Bible" tour, along with many other nighttime adventures. Please call for available dates.

Birthday Party Snoozes

Come celebrate your birthday with a sleepover at the Memphis Zoo! Parties are designed for children celebrating their 7th through 12th birthday. Each party includes fun games and activities, treat bags and a special gift for the birthday child.

Fabulous Family Snoozes

Family matters ... the Zoo can show you a different side of the meaning of family. Family reunions are a "wild" night at the Zoo. Members receive a discount!


SCout Snoozes

Gather your scouts and make tracks to the Zoo!  We offer tons of different options to make sure that your Scouts get the most of a campout at the Zoo.  Click here to see all of the options.


School Group Snoozes

Do you ever feel like your classroom is full of wild animals? Let your wildlife meet ours in this overnight Zoo adventure. Experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo after dark as we immerse your students in the natural world.  Price Includes a special Zoo Snooze t-shirt.   For every 10 paying participants, one adult (chaperone/teacher, which is required) may attend free of charge.  They may purchase a t-shirt at the Elephant's Trunk Gift Shop the following morning.  Minimum of 15 paying participants, maximum of 33 total including chaperones.
         
  • Monday through Thursday:  $45 per participant

    Friday or Saturday:  $50 per participant 


  • Additional information on School Group Snoozes:

    Cost includes Zoo admission for the following day.
  • Smaller groups may be accommodated but will be charged a group rate equal to the 15 paying person minimum.
  • Groups of more than 33 (including chaperones) must contact us for limited options.

Snoozes to fit your pattern

Need another option to fit your group?  We'll be glad to work with you to plan a fantastic adventure for your gang of Snoozers.  Just drop us an email explaining what you want by clicking here, and we'll try to find a Snooze right for you.


Zoo Snooze Resources
Participants Form
Rules
What to Bring
Sample Itenerary
Helpful Tips
Photo and Medical Release Form

Cancellation Policy for Group Snoozes:

  • Cancellations 30 days or more before the date of the program receive refund minus $20 processing fee.
  • Cancellations 8 – 29 days prior to program date will forfeit the $200 deposit.
  • Cancellations 1 – 7 days prior to program date will forfeit 50% of program cost.
  • Cancellations day of program or no shows will receive no refund.


Cancellation Policy for Zoo Sponsored Snoozes:

  • Reservations canceled 15 days or more prior to the event will receive a refund, minus a $20 processing fee per reservation.
  • Reservations canceled 1- 14 days prior to the event will not receive a refund. Reservations canceled the day of the event or no-shows will not receive a refund.

Moving program date more than twice incurs a $20 processing fee.


The Memphis Zoo reserves the right to cancel a Zoo Snooze program if minimum participant requirements are not met. If appropriate the Memphis Zoo reserves the right to combine groups to meet minimum participant requirements. Prices are subject to change.

 

TO REGISTER 


Call (901) 333-6765 to register for Zoo Snoozes.  
E-mail educationinfo@memphiszoo.org with questions.


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