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Overnight Adventures - Bringing Environmental
Education Out of the Dark

Have you ever wanted to spend the night at the Zoo and learn something too? The Indianapolis Zoo offers three distinct overnight programs plus a family adventure as well!  Get into all the details about the Indianapolis Zoo's animal conservation mission and how you can help!

overnight in WRGNocturnal Adventures

Our Nocturnal Adventures help teach Science curriculum in a way like no other! Come join us on one of our thematic evenings - choose between Habitat Junction, Adaptation Station, or Conservation Connection to help assist you teach these concepts to your class!*

Bunk for a Badge

Our Bunk for a Badge program is just for Brownie and Junior Scouts and allows them to earn a badge during the night's activities. We offer four Brownie badges and two Junior badges.

bat-earred fox-Jackie CurtsAfrican Summer Safaris

For summer ONLY! This Safari will tour you through the Plains at night and take you Behind the Scenes to the Zoo Commissary.*

Nature Nights

For summer ONLY! Become a Nature Detective while discovering the Zoo’s wildlife. Explore the Zoo’s Gardens on a sensory walk to discover nature. Visit the Zoo’s bat exhibit and learn why bats are an important part of an ecosystem. Take a night hike in the Desert Dome and learn about a variety of nature’s adaptations.

Bat-eared fox photo by Jackie Curts


Family Overnights

A family overnight at the Zoo is a perfect way to spend some quality time together! Spend the night at the Zoo and participate in a variety of activities designed just for families including a craft, family game time, and a special after hours tour.

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Participants must be at least six years old to participate in any overnight program.

*Recommended for third-grade students and older, including schools, Scout groups, church groups, day care centers, 4-H groups and adults.

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