Snorin' Safari

Family Snorin' Safaris

Experience the North Carolina Zoo after hours at one of our overnight family camping adventures. Designed for adults with children aged 6-18. Complete with animal encounters, activities and a walk through the Zoo. At night time, there will be activities designed for both children and teenagers.

Spring 2023 Dates - Tickets will be released November 1, 2022

North American Adventures

Our North American Adventure is sure to be a howlin’ good time! Guests will take an evening walk through North America and see if we can get our American Red Wolves to howl! Campers will learn all about this critically endangered canine and what the Zoo does to ensure the red wolves’ and many other species survivals.

Dates:

• Saturday March 25, 2023 (SOLD OUT)
• Friday April 28, 2023
• Friday May 19, 2023 

African Adventures

Ever wonder what the North Carolina Zoo’s African animals do at night? Come campout at the Zoo and find out! Participants will learn about our African animals, engage in some activities on how the Zoo helps save African species, and eat a S’more or two by the campfire.

Dates:

• Friday March 31, 2023 (SOLD OUT)
• Saturday April 15, 2023 (SOLD OUT)
• Sunday May 28, 2023 (SOLD OUT)
• Saturday June 3, 2023 (SOLD OUT)

Cost: $60 per adult (age 13+), $50 per child (ages 6-12) All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult over 21. *Eventbrite fees now included in the cost.                                                 

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Additional Program Information:

• Meals included: dinner, breakfast and a light snack. Include any dietary restrictions during checkout.
• Please provide your own camping equipment. (A limited number of tent rentals are available during checkout.) Camping equipment recommendation are below.
• Quiet hours from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Please Note:

• Bathroom facilities do not include showers.
• Snorin' Safari tickets do not include admission to the Zoo.
• Participants must be at least 6 years old to participate for safety reasons.
• Please follow all COVID-19 safety precautions.  See below.
• Each program has a minimum of 10 people and a maximum of 30 people. We will notify you a week before the program if there is low registration.
• Ticket sales end two weeks before the event. 

Fall 2023 Notification: If you would like to be notified when our fall 2023 dates become available please email (nicole.petersen@nczoo.org) and we will add your name to our notification list. We plan to release the fall 2023 dates late spring 2023 .

If you have any questions please email us.

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Adult Only Snorin' Safaris

Experience the North Carolina Zoo after hours at one of our overnight adult only camping adventures! Designed for adults 18 and older. 

Spring 2023 Dates - Tickets will be released November 1, 2022

African Adventures

Ever wonder what the North Carolina Zoo’s African animals do at night? Come campout at the Zoo and find out! Participants will learn about our African animals, engage in some activities on how the Zoo helps save African species, and eat a S’more or two by the campfire.

Dates:

• Saturday, April 1, 2023

Cost: $85 per adult (age 18+) * Eventbrite fees now included in the cost.

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Additional Program Info:

• Meals included: dinner, breakfast, and a light snack. Include any dietary restrictions during checkout.
• Please provide your own camping equipment. (A limited number of tent rentals are available during checkout.) Camping equipment recommendations are below.
• Quiet hours from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Please Note:

• Bathroom facilities do not include showers.
• Snorin' Safari tickets do not include admission to the Zoo.
• Please follow all COVID-19 safety precautions.  See below.
• Each program has a minimum of 10 people and a maximum of 25 people. We will notify you a week before the program if there is low registration.
• Ticket sales end two weeks before the event. 

Fall 2023 Notification: If you would like to be notified when our fall 2023 dates become available, please email (nicole.petersen@nczoo.org) and we will add your name to our notification list. We plan to release the fall 2023 dates late spring 2023 

If you have any questions please email us.

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Private Group Programs

Private programs are specifically for groups 10 or larger. You will camp at 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

• Participants must be at least 6 years old to participate for safety reasons.
• We require a minimum of 1 chaperone for every 5 youth. This program can be booked for adult only groups.
• Meals included - dinner, breakfast and a light snack.
• Admission to the Zoo is not included.
• Please bring your own camping equipment. See recommend list of things to bring below.
• Maximum group size is 30 and a minimum group size of 10 is required.
• Cost - $550 for up to 10 and $45 for each additional person.

To register for a private group program: Please contact the Zoo's Education Department at 336.879.7716 or email your request.