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Zoo Sleepovers

Wild Winks

Ages 7+
6 p.m. – 9 a.m.

4D Experience, Per Person – $60
Scout Badge Overnights, Per Person- $55
All Other Overnights, Per Person - $50

Spend the night at the Zoo for a fun-filled and totally unique after-hours experience. All overnights include interactive activities, touchable animals, pizza dinner, and a continental breakfast.

Join us this summer for our special Wild Wink overnight experience that includes a tour of Animals Assembled: A LEGO™ Safari! View these awesome sculptures at night on your flashlight tour of the Zoo, and enjoy a fun-filled LEGO brick building session.

Wild Winks Currently Scheduled:

Cub/Boy Scouts  June 28; July 19 (4D), 20; Aug 2, 3 (4D); Sept 13; Oct 4 (Badge), 5, 26; Nov 8, 9 (Badge), 15
Girl Scouts  June 21 (4D), 22, 29; July 12, 13 (4D), 26; Sept 6, 7, 21, 27; Oct 11, 12, 18, 19 (Badge), 25; Nov 1, 16, 22 (Badge), 23
Everyone (Including Scouts)  July 27; Sept 14, 20
 Notice: Dates may be removed from registration without notification. Check the registration page to see which programs and dates are currently available.
 

Badge Wild Winks include all of the above, plus participants will complete badge requirements.

Badge programs offered:

  • Cub Scouts – Conservation Belt Loop and Academic Pin
  • Girl Scouts – Night Owl Badge for Cadettes

In designated Girl Scout overnights, siblings or participants of the opposite gender will not be permitted to spend the night; they may participate in the evening and morning portions of the program with the purchase of an overnight ticket.

Please Note: While overnight experiences include touchable animals, fun activities and animal viewing, there are NO behind-the-scenes tours. This program takes place on Zoo grounds, so please dress for the weather.

Effective January 1, 2012: Zoo admission will NOT be included in the cost of the program. Online registration for overnights closes the Sunday before the scheduled program.

Policies & Procedures

Schools, Community Groups, and Private Overnights

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For school and community groups or individuals requesting a private overnight experience, please complete and submit the registration form along with payment at least 6 weeks (42 days) in advance of the program. Dates are based on availability and are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Group rates are not available.

Registration Form (Excel)

For additional information, please e-mail education@houstonzoo.org.

Get your Wild Winks souvenir t-shirts now! Order when you purchase Wild Wink tickets and pick them up at your overnight. All adult sizes currently out of stock.

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