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Family NightCrawlers

 
 

Atlanta Magazine's
Best Sleepover

After the sun sets and Zoo Atlanta closes its gates for the evening, you and your family can go behind-the-scenes to see what really happens in the Zoo after hours! Spend the night at a Zoo Atlanta NightCrawler for a nocturnal adventure that you and your family will never forget!

Each unique Family NightCrawler includes:

  • Animal encounters
  • Exclusive tours
  • Themed games and activities
  • Scavenger hunt in the World of Reptiles
  • Climate-controlled sleeping facilities
  • Continental breakfast
  • Private guided tour of the Zoo
  • Admission to the Zoo the following day
  • Tons of fun!

Bring your own group of ten or more to Group NightCrawlers


Upcoming Family NightCrawlers

Panda Birthday Bash Family NightCrawler
September 4

You are cordially invited to the Birthday Party of Lun Lun, Yang Yang, and Xi Lan - Zoo Atlanta's Giant Pandas!  Join us in celebrating their birthdays with games, crafts, cake, animal encounters, and more.  Learn all about China's national treasure and join in the birthday fun!

Boo at the Zoo Family NightCrawler
October 23

Celebrate Halloween the wild way this year with this SPOOKtacular night of family fun! Meet some of our creepiest crawlers before trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, story telling, and much more!

Wizards in the Wild Family NightCrawler
November 13

Participate in your favorite Hogwarts activities right here at Zoo Atlanta. Festivities include Sorting Ceremonies, potions, divinations, and more!  Coinciding with the release of the next Harry Potter movie, find out how we care for our very own "magical creatures" including owls, snakes, tarantulas, and even our very own dragon!


Deluxe Family NightCrawlers

Tusks at Dusk
September 11, October 2, November 20

Discover the world of the largest living land mammal – the African elephant! Spend the evening learning about these majestic creatures through hands-on activities, arts and crafts projects, observations through night vision scopes and much more. Wake up to enjoy an exclusive tour of the elephant barn and get up-close-and-personal with one of Zoo Atlanta’s very own African elephants! As an exciting added bonus, participants will even get to feed one of our pachyderm pals! Availability is extremely limited.


Program Information

  • Program participants must be at least six years of age; children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Cost of Family NightCrawlers: $50 per person for Members, $55 per person for non-Members
  • Cost of Deluxe Family NightCrawlers: $75 per person for Members, $80 per person for non-Members
  • Additional age/activity restrictions may apply to Deluxe NightCrawler programs, as determined by specific animal keepers.
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. through 10:30 a.m. the next morning
  • All Sleeping facilities are climate-controlled
  • Reservations and payment should be made two weeks in advance.
  • Family Programs subject to cancellation if less than 12 participants are registered.

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