Fun for the family! Overnights at the OKC Zoo are a great way to learn more about the members of our animal family.

 

Sometimes the hardest part about visiting the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is going home. Four new education overnights at the Oklahoma City Zoo are giving families a chance to stay the night and enjoy exclusive animal benefits.

 

The Zoo’s education department has designed four public overnight programs with different themes and activities, so families can find the one that fits their schedule and interests including:

 

  • Saturday, June 14, 2025: Elephant and Rhino Adventure
  • Friday, July 11, 2025: Primate Pajama Party
  • Friday, August 1, 2025: Giraffe and Hoofstock Safari
  • Saturday, September 6, 2025: Carnivores Galore

 

Overnights are for guests ages 5 and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. The cost is $55 per participant. Public overnights are designed for multiple families who will share sleeping space in Zoo’s education center classrooms.

 

Overnights open at 6:45 p.m., activities begin at 7:15 p.m., and end the next morning at 9 a.m. Activities include theme-specific lessons, creating an animal enrichment, and private night and morning hikes.

 

“Our overnights are a lot of fun for animal lovers,” said Emily Wolf, OKC Zoo Education Programs Supervisor. “Families will really enjoy making enrichment items for the animals and then getting to see the animals interact with what they made.”

 

In addition to public overnights, the Zoo also offers private overnights with a Twilight Tails theme. Learn more about OKC Zoo overnights and reserve your spots at okczoo.org/private-overnights.

 

The Oklahoma City Zoo’s regular daytime hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with the last entry at 4 p.m. Purchase advance Zoo admission tickets at okczoo.org/tickets and avoid the entry lines. Located at the crossroads of I-44 and I-35, the OKC Zoo is a proud member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the American Alliance of Museums, and Oklahoma City’s Adventure District.

 

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