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.
Program for Scouts include: Roars & Snores participant patch, sleepover in Africa Live!, evening snack, Taco breakfast, Zoo admission the morning after your program!
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
- Please do not bring any food or drink items.
- An evening snack and taco breakfast are included with your program. Unless your family has chosen to purchase the zoo’s Pizza Dinner upgrade, please eat dinner prior to your arrival to the zoo.
- Please communicate any food allergies or dietary concerns to your group coordinator at least 2 weeks before your program.
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.