Teacher's Field Guide
2012-2013




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Zoo Overnight Program

How to Register

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Online registration for 2013-2014 overnights will begin on May 14 at
9 a.m.

To register online for the 2013-2014 overnights, click the Register Online button.

  • Email at educate@mnzoo.org
  • Fax: 952-997-4838
  • Call 952-431-9218



 

Interested in IMAX? Call 952-997-9714 or visit the IMAX website.


Cancellation Policy

School Overnights &
Twilight Adventures Programs


Explore the Minnesota Zoo after hours! Zoo naturalists lead your group through a fun-filled evening of activities and behind the scenes tours. All include dinner, snack and t-shirts for all participants. Overnight guests will also receive breakfast after catching their zzz's at the Zoo.

Ocean Theme:
(offered October-June for up to 30 participants)
Come snore with the Sharks! Zoo naturalists lead your class through a fun filled and educational evening exploring sharks and other ocean life! Participants will investigate these top ocean predators through hands-on activities and enjoy two behind-the-scenes tours of the main zoo kitchen and the Shark Reef keeper area.

Bear Theme:

(offered May for up to 30 participants by special request)
Hibernate with the Bears! Meet the predators of the award-winning Russia's Grizzly Coast exhibit and explore the bear world from what they eat to how they prepare for that long winter's nap. Every overnight includes fun, interactive games, and a memorable behind-the-scenes tour of the bear kitchen and holding areas.

Fee: $47 per participant
Deposit: $500 deposit due 3 months prior to overnight
Program times: 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. the next day. 
Zoo admission: Want more time to visit the Zoo? Overnight fees include admission to Zoo either before or after overnight program.

School Overnight Dates available for 2012-2013

School Overnight Dates for 2013-2014 school year

Online registration for the 2013-2014 overnight dates will begin on May 14 at 9 a.m.

Twilight Adventures are an option any of the overnight dates October through June from 4:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Fee:
$40 per participant
Deposit: $500 deposit due 3 months prior to overnight
Times: 4:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (evening only)
Zoo admission: Want more time to visit the Zoo? Twilight fees include admission to the Zoo the day of your program.


For Non-School Groups
If you are a community or scout group looking for a group overnight click here.  
If you are interested in our family overnights click here.