Family Overnights
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Family Overnights

Snore with the sharks, growl with the grizzlies or come learn what it is like on the farm. In our family overnights, kids age five and older with their families get a nose-to-nose encounter with our animals and learn exciting things about nature and the environment. An evening snack and breakfast will be provided.

All overnights offered Fridays starting at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 9 a.m. the following morning. After the conclusion of the program all participants are invited to enjoy the rest of the day at the Minnesota Zoo.

A minimum of one adult and one child is required. Learn more by clicking on the descriptions below. We need a minimum of 15 people for the overnight to take place.

Farmyard Slumber No dates currently available.
Growlin' with the Grizzlies June 14
Oceans Dusk to Dawn June 21

Fees:
$47 per person for Zoo members
$55 per person for non-members

If the date you want is full, there is a waiting list option available during registration.

For Groups
If you are a community or scout group looking for a group overnight click here.  
If you are with a school group click here.