Lights Out at The Dallas Zoo! - Dallas

AGES 7 AND UP

Ever wonder what it would be like to spend the night at the Zoo? Now you can find out with a Dallas Zoo "Lights Out" overnight experience! Join us as we show you the fascinating world of animals through activities, special talks, and tours of the Zoo at night.

Watch a video about overnights!

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN AN OVERNIGHT?

Overnights are available Friday and Saturday nights to groups of all sizes and kids ages 7 and up. Overnights are not exclusive to your group and we may book multiple groups in one night. All overnights include:

• An after-hours tour of ZooNorth.
• A late night snack (eat dinner before you come) and a continental breakfast.
• Up close encounters with some of our Education animals.
• An official Dallas Zoo "Lights Out" overnight patch for each youth participant.
• A morning Monorail Safari ride (weather dependent, first train leaves the station at 9:30am).
• Entrance to the Zoo the following day for all participants and chaperones.

Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. Check-out is at 10:30 a.m. the following day.

School overnights can be accommodated Thursday - Saturday nights.

Family overnights are available twice a year on Mother's Day and Father's Day.

Please note: We require one adult chaperone per ten participants, additional chaperones are always welcome. Chaperones must accompany participants throughout the overnight experience, including all walks, tours, and activities. Boys and girls sleep in separate areas. Chaperones must enforce and abide by Dallas Zoo rules. We do not allow outside food or beverages (except water, no glass bottles) on our programs. Smoking and alcohol consumption are not allowed during our programs. We reserve the right to search any coolers you bring into the zoo, and if you are found with alcohol, you may be asked to leave the program with your group, and your overnight will not be refunded.

Overnight Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)

OVERNIGHT COST

Overnights are $45/participant. Chaperones are free at a 1:10 ratio. Overnights are booked on a first come, first served basis and completed registration forms , with payment, are required to reserve your spot. If you are unsure of your final number, please pay for the minimum 15 people and put an estimate of your total number of people on the reservation form. If you are interested in dates other than those listed below, please call us at 469-554-7300. We recommend booking early as spaces fill quickly!

NEW THIS YEAR! Add on a special Badge Program to your Overnight experience and receive 5% off the total cost of your registration!

Night Programs Registration Form (PDF)