Advance reservations are no longer required to visit the Zoo. Given the continued threat of COVID-19 and variants of the virus, face masks are required for indoor areas of the North Carolina Zoo. Face coverings are also required at the Acacia Station Giraffe Deck.
Experience the North Carolina Zoo after hours at our overnight adult only camping adventure! Designed for adults 18 and older.
Additional Program Info:
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Program Dates:
Spring 2022 Notification: If you would like to be notified when our Spring 2022 dates become available please email us and we will add your name to our notification list. We plan to release the 2022 dates this fall.
Please Note:
If you have any questions please email us.
Experience the North Carolina Zoo after hours at our overnight family camping adventure, in our beautiful Oak Hill area. Designed for adults with children aged 6-18. Complete with animal encounters, activities and a walk through the Africa section of the park. At night time, there will be activities designed for both children and teenagers.
Cost: $50 per adult (age 13+), $40 per child (ages 6-12) All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult over 21.
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Program Dates: All dates completely SOLD OUT. Please email us to be put on the waiting list.
Spring 2022 Notification: If you would like to be notified when our Spring 2022 dates become available please email us and we will add your name to our notification list. We plan to release the 2022 dates this fall.
Additional Program Information:
Please Note:
To register: Contact our ticketing department at 336.879.7700 or purchase tickets below.
If you have any questions please email us.
Groups will camp in our beautiful Oak Hill area of the Zoo and experience a fun night of activities. This private program is great for any group (e.g., scout groups, church groups, family reunions, school groups, company retreats, etc.). The program is available Friday and Saturday nights. Please register at least four weeks in advance.
General Program Information
To register for a private group program: Please contact the Zoo's Education Department at 336.879.7716 or email your request.
COVID-19 safety precautions during this event
Family Events:
Adult Only Events:
Refund/Cancellation Policy
Adults & Families
If we have to cancel the program for any reason including low attendance (under 10 people registered) we will help you register for another date or provide a full refund. We will notify you a week in advance if there is low registration at that time. If you must cancel for any reason you will be refunded your entire registration fee if you cancel at least 3 weeks before the event. If you cancel 2 weeks in advance there will be a 25% cancellation fee. After the 2 week mark if you cancel or fail to show-up there will be no refund.
Groups
Once you have reserved a date for your program, a non-refundable deposit of $250 is due. You have two (2) weeks after registration to pay your deposit - credit card is preferred. Once your deposit is received, a confirmation will be sent to you via email. The program is not confirmed until deposit payment is received. Non-payment will be viewed as canceling the reservation, and the date will be opened to other groups.
An exact number of participants (children and chaperones) and final payment are due four (4) weeks prior to the scheduled program. Please be advised that after this date numbers cannot be changed. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to our maximum number of participants. These numbers are set to ensure a quality experience for everyone.
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Day 1
Day 2
We recommend purchasing tickets to visit the Zoo either Day 1 before the camp out or Day 2 after the camp out.
Weather
This program goes on rain and shine, so please dress for the weather. In the event of heavy rain the camping location will be changed to a covered location.
What to Bring?
Please provide your own camping gear. We have a limited number of tents available for an additional rental fee.
Recommendations include:
Please Don't Bring:
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