Custom Night Camps
Create an Night Camp that is just right for you
Interested in bringing the magic of Night Camp to your upcoming trip or party, team building or family gathering? Create a custom camp with upgrades that will fit your group’s needs! Start planning with 3 easy steps below.
The 2024-25 season is sold out! Fill out a request form to start planning for the 2025-26 season!
Basic Night Camp package includes:
Event space/sleeping location rental | Pizza dinner | Evening snack | Souvenir water bottle | Guided trail hikes | Fun activities and games | Up-close animal encounter
For overnight camps: Continental breakfast and admission to the Zoo the next day
Basic Night Camp Price:
Members – $2670 for up to 35 participants (additional participants $89 each)
Non-members – $3500 for up to 35 participants (additional participants $100 each)
*Additional pricing for each upgrade varies
Want to further customize your camp?
Create a unique, once-in-a-lifetime Night Camp experience for your group! Our program allows you to choose what date, type of camp, sleeping location, and theme would be best for you. Perfect for school groups, birthday parties, family reunions or other gatherings for special groups.
A minimum of 35 participants is required for all Night Camps. Camps may be reserved Wednesday – Saturday night from October – May. Reservations require at least three weeks advanced notice. Advanced payment is required. Call 602.914.4333 to reserve your camp.
Standard Night Camp:
Experience the Zoo from dusk till dawn! Overnight night camps include guided trail hikes, animal encounters, engaging activities, games, and a delicious pizza dinner, late-night snack and a continental breakfast. Best for campers ages 7 and up, you will have the unique opportunity to experience the Zoo when the nocturnal animals are waking up at night and the diurnal animals are waking up in the morning. The only question is will your campers wake up to the sounds of the coyotes yipping or the lions roaring?!
- Duration: Sleep over at the Phoenix Zoo! Camp begins at 6:15 p.m. and ends at 9:00am the next morning.
- Group Size: Groups require a minimum of 35 paid campers. One adult chaperone (at least 18 years of age) is required for each 10 children that attend.
- Food: a Hungry Howie’s Pizza dinner, a snack and a light breakfast are all included in the price of camp.
Twilight Camp:
Visit the Zoo after hours but go to sleep in your own bed! This memorable experience will include guided trail hikes, ambassador animal encounters, hands-on activities, a healthy snack, and a souvenir water bottle. A Twilight Camp is perfect for younger campers, ages 5 and up.
- Duration: Camp begins at 6:15 p.m. and ends at 10:15 p.m. the same evening.
- Group Size: Groups require a minimum of 35 paid campers. One adult chaperone (at least 18 years of age) is required for each 10 children that attend.
- Food: Hungry Howie’s Pizza and a snack are included in the price of camp.
ZooLights Twilight Camp: Available Wed-Sat nights from Nov 30-Dec 19*
Want to experience the magic of ZooLights with your class? We offer this special option during the holiday season only! Includes all the fun of a regular Night Camp and ends with your group exploring ZooLights at your own pace.
- Duration: Camp begins at 6:15 p.m. and ends at 10:30 p.m. the same evening.
- Group Size: Groups require a minimum of 35 paid campers. One adult chaperone (at least 18 years of age) is required for each 10 children that attend.
- Food: Hungry Howie’s Pizza and a snack are included in the price of camp.
*Overnight camps are not available during this timeframe.
Desert Tents
- Permanent concrete-floored canvas tents with ceiling fans
- Sleeps up to 90 campers in four separate tents
- Includes centralized outdoor fire pit (weather permitting)
Neely Events and Education Center
- Climate-controlled classroom
- Sleeps up to 90 campers in partitioned sections
- Exclusive view of the sand cats exhibit
Overnight Night Camp is recommended for children 7 years and above. For younger children, please select the Twilight Camp option.
A minimum of one adult chaperone (at least 18 years of age) is required for each 10 children that attend.
A 50% deposit is required to reserve your date.
Camps may be reserved on available dates, Wednesday – Saturday night from October – May.
Reservations require at least 3 weeks’ advanced notice.
Plan your visit today!
The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the U.S., caring for over 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species.
Plan your visit today!
The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the U.S., caring for over 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species.
