Public Overnights

Public overnights are a unique experience for families that include after dark and early morning tours of the zoo, activities and/or a craft, pizza dinner and a light breakfast, an outreach animal visit, and a special behind the scenes activity!

Please check back soon for the next public overnight opportunity!

The experience will include:

 

  • A guided tour of the animals late in the evening and early in the morning
  • Activities centered around Zoo animals
  • Pizza dinner and a light breakfast
  • A personal visit from some of our Outreach animals
  • Admission to the Zoo on Saturday

 This public overnight is for families! Children must be between the ages of 6 and 14 and accompanied by an adult.  (Maximum 3 children per adult). This unique opportunity will begin at 7:00 pm Friday night and wrap up the next morning at 10:00 am.  After the overnight, your family is welcome to enjoy everything the Zoo has to offer! Minimum number of participants is required.

Members
Non-members
$45 per child
$55 per child
$35 per adult
$45 per adult

Contact Liz Schmidt at (315) 435-8511 x205 or email lschmidt@rosamondgiffordzoo.org for more details or todownload a registration form for an overnight at the zoo click here. 

Private Overnights - Roars and Snores!

Don't miss the unique opportunity to experience first hand what happens at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo after hours!   When the last visitor leaves for the day and the sun goes down, you can hear the Roars and Snores of the animals as they get ready for the nighttime.   So grab your pajamas and sleeping bag, and get ready for a "wild" night! Any group or organization can schedule an overnight, including scouts, religious organizations, school groups and more. 

Private overnight availability is full for Spring 2008. We are currently booking dates in Fall 2008. Spaces fill up fast, so don't delay: book today!

Contact Liz Schmidt at (315) 435-8511 x205 or email lschmidt@rosamondgiffordzoo.org for more details about overnights at the zoo! 

 

Winter Weather Policy

 All education programs, including edZOOcation, camps, and overnights, will  run as scheduled unless the Zoo has been closed by order of Onondaga County administration. Sorry, but no refunds or rain checks will be given for 'no-shows' for any reason.

 
Who?
  1. For scout groups, church groups, or any other private group
  2. Group minimum: 24 paying participants
  3. Group maximum: 35 participants, including adult chaperones
  4. Ages 6 to adult
 
What?
  1. Includes: evening (after dark) and morning (before zoo opens) tours of the zoo, activities and/or a craft, pizza dinner and a light breakfast, an animal visit, and admission to the zoo Saturday morning
  2. Event can be themed to fit group’s needs, badge/patch requirements can be met during activities
 
Where?
  1. Takes place in the classrooms, we sleep on the floor (small air mattresses are permitted)
  2. Bathroom facilities - no showers
  3. We'll tour the entire Zoo!
 
When?
  1. Friday nights, year round (rain or shine, warm or cold)
  2. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.  Fee includes admission to the zoo.
  3. Dependent on our schedule here at the zoo and group’s needs/wants
 
Cost?
  • $35 per participant
  • 1 adult chaperone is required for every seven kids, required chaperones are free
  • Additional adults are welcome for $35 each
  • Minimum fee: $840 (or 24 paying participants, adults or children)
  • $200 deposit is due within two weeks of scheduling a date
  • If your group is too small to meet the minimum requirements, we will automatically combine you with another local group or, if you prefer, you can combine on your own!
     

Call Liz Schmidt at (315) 435-8511 x205 or e-mail lschmidt@rosamondgiffordzoo.org for details and information on availability.
 

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