Roars & Snores Information
Experience the zoo after dark! Join zoo experts for a private tour and discover which animals are getting ready for bed…and which animals are just waking up. During the evening, guests will explore the zoo on a guided night hike, meet animal ambassadors and join in fun zoo themed activities.
Bring your sleeping bag for indoor, climate controlled camping and wake refreshed and ready for a taco breakfast. After the program ends, you are welcome to continue your zoo adventure on your own for the remainder of the day.
IMPORTANT: This is not a Unit event and individuals will be split into 2 (two) groups prior to arrival for evening activities. Family members registered together will remaining together throughout entire program.
Program for Scouts include: Roars & Snores participant patch, sleepover in Africa Live!, pizza dinner, evening snack, taco breakfast, Zoo admission the morning after your program!
Schedule of Events
- 6:30pm – Welcome! Expectations & check in
- 6:40pm – Pizza dinner
- 7:20pm – Animal presentation
- 7:50pm – Activity
- 8:20pm – Evening tour
- 9:40pm – Get ready for bed
- 6:45am – Rise & shine!
- 7:00am – Put items in car & move cars to Train Depot parking lot
- 7:15am – Morning tour!
- 8:00am – Taco breakfast
- 8:30am – end of program, enjoy the zoo in the daylight!!
What to Bring
Good things for guests bring:
- Pillow and sleeping bag or blanket
- Air mattress or sleeping pad
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Basic toiletry items (showers are not available)
- Change of clothes for sleeping and the next day
Do not bring:
- Tablets
- IPod & music
- Video games
- Other electronics
- Food or drink
- Weapons
Optional:
- Camera
- Reusable water bottle
- Air mattress or sleeping pad
- Wagon, cart or rolling suitcase for belongings
Food
- The San Antonio Zoo is not celiac certified.
- Please do not bring any food or drink items, unless you have strict dietary restrictions.
- Cheese/Pepperoni Dinner will be provided.
- An evening snack and taco breakfast are included with your program.
- Please communicate any food allergies or dietary concerns prior to or at the time of registration.
Parking
- Parking is limited. When possible, please carpool
- When you arrive, please go to Education Center to drop off belongings. Staff will direct you where to park from there.
- Premium parking spots will fill on a first come, first serve basis.
Guidelines
To ensure that everyone has a positive experience, please review the following guidelines with your child, prior to arriving at the zoo.
Failure to comply with the following guidelines may results in removal from the Roars & Snores program and zoo, without refund.
- Respect zoo employees, animals, guests and property.
- Running, excessive noises and horseplay are not allowed.
- All participants must be 5yrs or older.
- All participants, children and adult, must stay with zoo staff at all times.
- Adult participants are responsible for the management and discipline of the group.
- All campers, children and adults, are expected to participate in all activities.
- Outside food and drink are prohibited.
- Weapons are prohibited, including concealed and open carry.