Our sleepover program emphasizes the different ways the Santa Barbara Zoo focuses on conservation, from the exotic to the local animals. Instructors will lead the group through fun experiments and activities to investigate animal adaptations and different skills necessary to study animals. Activities include a night walk, making behavioral enrichment bags for the animals, up close education animal encounters, special behind-the-scenes experience, and special time with a zookeeper.

This experience is designed to cater to your group's wishes, so they get to decide what animal we'll focus on, whether it's Herbivores (elephants or gorillas) or Creepy Crawlies (snakes, lizards, frogs). We will also provide a group photo and lots of other fun surprises.

Space in the classroom is limited, so there is a maximum of 25 participants. If you decide to camp out, there is a maximum of 50 participants. For either option, a minimum of 15 people (any combination of children and adults)is required.

Cost: $60 per person ($50 per person December - February). In addition, for every paid 15 children you receive 3 free adult chaperones, and if there are 20 children, you receive 4 free adult chaperones.

For more information, or to book a Snooze, please call Nikkia Pannell (805) 962-5339, ext. 47 or email us.

Here's what they're saying about Zoo Snooze:
"The instructors related so well with the kids."
"The snooze held everyone's interest, kids and adults."
"It exceeded our every expectation."