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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 April 5, 6, 20; May 4, May 17 (Badge), May 24; June 8 (4D), 28; July 19 (4D), 20; Aug 2, 3 (4D) 
Girl Scouts  March 23 (Badge); April 12 (Badge), April 13, 27; May 3, 18, 31; June 1, 21 (4D), 22, 29; July 12, 13 (4D), 26; Aug 9, 16 (4D), 17
Everyone (Including Scouts) May 10; Animals Assembled: A LEGO Safari! – June 14, July 27, Aug 10

 

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

Badge programs offered:

  • Boy Scouts – Mammal Study Merit Badge
  • 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

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.