Group NightCrawlers
Students never forget these unique overnight programs. NightCrawlers feature themed activities, behind-the-scenes experiences and up-close encounters with animals. Sleep in climate-controlled facilities, enjoy a continental breakfast and take a guided tour of Zoo Atlanta. To find out if this program is right for you, please review the Program Packet and GPS information prior to registering.
Dates: Tuesday-Saturday, year-round
Times/duration: 6 pm-10:30 am the next day
Reservations/payment: must be made 6 weeks in advance;
Fee: $55 per participant; 1 chaperone per 10 students Free, additional chaperones $55
- Minimum group size for NightCrawler programs is 10.
- NightCrawler participants must be at least 6 years old.
- Membership discounts do not apply to group NightCrawler programs
- All programs come with grade-specific activities to use at the Zoo and before and after your visit.
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Program |
Grade |
Description |
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Animals in Motion |
1st-2nd grade |
Which animals fly? Who starts out as a tadpole? What are the basic needs of all animals? Set "animals in motion" through fun games and activities. |
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Panda Pals |
1st-2nd grade |
Through the use of biofacts and arts & crafts you and your students will learn all about one of Atlanta's newest and coolest residents - Mei Lan the panda cub! |
| Panda Connections | 3rd - 5th grade |
Discover China's national treasure the giant panda! You and your students will learn all about the panda’s unique habitat, adaptations, and favorite foods. |
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Backyard Georgia |
3rd-4th grade |
Students venture through the regions of Georgia and learn how to keep our state clean and beautiful. |
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Zoo Tech |
3rd - 5th grade |
Rediscover Zoo Atlanta with the help of technology! Students use high-powered microscopes, night vision scopes and other technologies to explore the exciting life all around us. |
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Global Grasslands |
5th-6th grade |
Through dramatic play, students experience the interactions between predators and prey in Africa and touch biofacts such as skulls and bones. |
| Animal Trackers | 5th-6th grade | Students use technologically advanced research tools, just like real scientists, to learn about habitats and animals. |
| Biodiversity Explorers | 7th-9th grade | Uncover why biodiversity is so important with your students by managing a giraffe herd as humans and the environment influence their life. |
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Careers and Conservation |
10th-12th grade |
Explore the career opportunities found within the walls of Zoo Atlanta and other environmental institutions while enjoying behind the scenes fun! |
| Zoo Nights and Dino Days | All Grades | Explore two of Atlanta's top attractions in one great field trip - Zoo Atlanta and Fernbank Museum of Natural History! |
| Register for NightCrawlers OR call 404.624.WILD. | ||
