How is a “small group” defined?
Zoo Evening Adventures for small groups are specially designed to meet the needs of individuals, families and small groups with less than 25 people. Participants will be combined to form a larger group of 25 or more people.

In addition, the Zoo Overnight and Evening Adventures programs have been combined. Guests can choose to register and pay for the Evening Adventure and end their experience at 10:00 p.m. or you can register and pay for the Overnight Adventure to sleep overnight and enjoy morning activities.

What happens at a Zoo Evening Adventure? This is the wildest event in town! During your action packed, Zoo Overnight Adventure you will: Prowl the grounds on a guided evening tour get the inside scoop on our Most Extreme Animals Attend animal programs and enjoy hands-on encounters with remarkable creatures. Be a contestant in the hilarious Most Extreme Challenges Receive a complimentary Most Extreme Animals patch

What does it cost?
Fee: Zoo Evening Adventure: $29 per person (youth or adult). 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Upon receipt of your registration and payment, you will receive confirmation of your adventure and a "Survival Packet" that contains details about your upcoming adventure.

What types of small groups and how many people can you accommodate?
Each evening adventure hosts a minimum of 25 people, with a maximum of 60. All kinds of groups can share the excitement of an adventure. We welcome individuals and itty-bitty families, scouts, classrooms, adults, kids, community groups, birthday parties, nature lovers, animal lovers and anyone else who wants to experience the wildest side of the zoo!

Can I bring extra people that weren't previously registered to attend the adventure?
Yes you can, as long as the total number participants does not exceed the 60-person maximum. Each additional person that is not on the final list of participants must pay $29 at the beginning of the evening. Cash, check, VISA, MasterCard and American Express are accepted for payment. Please call the Zoo Adventures Registrar at 206.684.4839 to confirm available space for additional participants.

Cancellation Policy for Small Groups
Two weeks notice is required for a credit or refund. Please call 206.684.4839 to cancel. Woodland Park Zoo reserves the right to cancel a program due to insufficient enrollment. Should this occur, a credit or refund will be issued.

When can we schedule an adventure?
Zoo Adventures for small groups, individuals and families have been reserved, and are offered on the following 2006 dates: July 21, July 29, August 11 and August 26. To register, click here.

What animals will we see?
You'll see lots of amazing creatures during your visits to zoo exhibits and at our exciting animal programs. There's no guarantee, however, on what we'll see during our walks on zoo grounds. As in the wild, animals may choose to remain hidden, or may be off exhibit for a number of reasons. As a result, every Zoo Overnight Adventure is unique in the animals that are seen in exhibit areas. But if you're quiet, there's a great chance you'll come eye-to-eye with lots of fantastic wild animals.

What do we eat?
A light evening snack of meat and cheese sandwiches, pretzels and juice is offered. Zoo Overnight Adventure participants will also enjoy a continental breakfast, consisting of muffins, fruit, hard-boiled eggs, juice and coffee. Special diets are the responsibility of individual program attendees.

Where do we sleep?
Overnighters will spend the night in our new ZooMazium building! You will sleep on the floor so don’t forget those sleeping pads! Zoo Evening Adventure participants finish the program and leave at 10:00 p.m.

What type of gear do we need to bring?

All participants should bring:

• Clothing for inclement weather (Our adventure takes you outside)
• Camera to capture those special memories. (Flash pictures are permitted upon approval by your Zoo Adventures instructors).
• Special red-lense flashlights will be provided

Will we receive a Most Extreme Animals patch? Yes! Each participant will receive a complimentary patch that illustrates our 2006 Most Extreme Animals theme!

Can I buy a Woodland Park Zoo Wildlife Most Extreme Animals T-shirt? Absolutely! To remind you of your fantastic experience, buy a cool-looking T-shirt. It’s a terrific glow-in-the-dark souvenir, and costs only $14. All sizes are available. Cash, checks, Visa, MC and American Express are accepted.

Other questions?
Please feel free to contact the Zoo Adventures Registrar with other questions at overnights@zoo.org or call 206.684.4839.