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What goes on in the Zoo once the rest of the guests leave? You'll find out when your group spends the night at the Oakland Zoo! A variety of themes allows you to focus on the rain-forest, be a detective and snoop your way around the Zoo, or study predator-prey relationships in a fun and exciting overnight adventure.
 Bedtime with the Beasts is a special overnight program for youth groups (ages 6-18) and their chaperones. An Oakland Zoo education specialist will lead your group on an evening hike around the zoo where you'll get a look at what the zoo is like after all of the guests leave. Afterwards, enjoy snacks and participate in a fun activity.Then get the chance to meet one of our education animals up close. When it's time for bed, you'll head down to the Education building's auditorium, where you have the option of watching an educational wildlife video on the big-screen as you drift off to sleep.
In the morning your group will enjoy a tasty continental breakfast and take a private tour to see some of the animals as they awake!
Groups arrive at the zoo at 7:00pm and the program ends the next morning at 9:00am. Minimum group size 15; maximum 100 participants (including adults). Bedtime with the Beasts is offered in the spring and fall by reservation. Rain or shine, this night is sure to be a memorable experience that everyone will enjoy!
Programs Offered
- Zoo Snoops: It's a mystery. So put your thinking caps on! Groups will work together using the clues that lead to each animal on our tour. You will learn about each animal we discover along the way from an Oakland Zoo Education Specialist. You may end up behind-the-scenes or face-to-face with an animal to meet and touch!
- Canopy Campout: Spend an evening at the zoo exploring the many wonders of the rainforest. Many of the things we use everyday are found only in this amazing place. Learn how to protect this valuable resource, and have an up close and personal encounter with a rainforest animal. It's everything you've ever wanted to know about the rainforest packed into one fun evening!
- What's on the Menu?: Examine predator/prey relationships and learn how to determine an animal's diet by looking only at its skull! Learn the special tricks prey animals need to stay alive in the wild. Compare predator and prey animals with up-close visits from our zoo's animal ambassadors. You'll be a predator/prey expert by the time you leave in the morning!
- Girl Scout Badge Overnights: Brownie, Junior and Older Girls badge-earning overnights can be arranged for your individual troop. Please see Girl Scout program descriptions on the Overnight Council events form.
- Custom: Have a different idea? Choose our custom program and work with an Oakland Zoo Education Specialist to create your own overnight adventure. Focus on a particular theme you've studied in school, celebrate your birthday, etc. Design it just for you!
Reservations and Cancellation
- Fee: $60 per person (children or adults)
- One adult chaperone is required for every 10 students
- CLICK HERE to download the Bedtime with the Beasts request form.
Reservation/Cancellation Policy for all Education Programs (Effective 5/1/09)
When to Book.................... Please send in your request at least 6 weeks in advance of the date you would like to reserve. We cannot accommodate requests for bookings less than two weeks prior to the event.
How to Book...................... Download the form from our website, fill it out completely and send to our Reservations Dept via fax at (510)635-5719 or email at
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Payment Due..................... Within 2 weeks of making the reservation to hold your space. Reservations made less than 4 weeks in advance must pay in full at the time the reservation is made
Cancellation........................ 31 days or more prior: Payment is refunded minus $50 cancellation fee
30 days or fewer prior: No refunds will be made though payment may be applied to the same program the next year
Questions............................ Email our Reservations Dept or call them at 510-632-9525 x200
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