Online: A confirmation will be sent to you via e-mail once you have registered online for your desired program (click on the “Register Online” button for the program you are interested in). Questions? Call 952.431.9320.

By Mail:  If you need a registration form please click here. Mail-in registrations will receive a confirmation by U.S mail.

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Tax benefits of attending Zoo Education programs

Dream with the dolphins, sleep with the sheep, growl with the grizzlies and hoot’n howl with owls and wolves. 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. Breakfast will be provided.

All overnights offered Fridays starting at 7 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.

Dolphins Dusk to Dawn
Farmyard Slumber
Growlin' with the Grizzlies
Hootin' and Howlin'

Fees:
$45 per person for Zoo members
$55 per person for non-members

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.