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!

Take a sneak peek at our upcoming Family NightCrawler programs…

ZOOper Plants!
April 18, 2009
Role up your sleeves up and play in the dirt at Zoo Atlanta! From our rooftop garden, to our exclusive greenhouse, learn how our Zoo Horticulture experts help transform metro Atlanta into the African Plains, Asian Forests, and Australian Outback! Two opposable green thumbs way up!   

Mother's Day After Dark
May 09, 2009
Make this Mother’s Day a day to remember by bringing your family to spend the night at the Zoo for a Zoo Atlanta NightCrawler! Some animals have families just like you! Explore the special bonds that exist between parent and child, even in the wild.   

Father's Day After Dark
June 19 & 20, 2009
Delve into our wonderful world of wetlands! Help our Zoo Atlanta keepers ensure that our Wetland Exhibit is a happy and healthy home for our wetland creatures - turtles, alligators, and many more. Use water samples, microscopes, and night vision scopes to search for viable biological indicators!   

Wizards in the Wild
July 18, 2009
Participate in your favorite Hogwarts activities right here at Zoo Atlanta - Sorting Ceremonies, potions, divinations, and many 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!

• Program participants must be at least six years of age; children must be accompanied by an adult.
• 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.
• Register Today!