Great for groups, troops, and packs! Safari Sleepovers include Zoo tours, up-close animal encounters, special behind-the-scenes experiences, an evening treat, a hot breakfast after you’ve spent the night at the Zoo, and complimentary admission to the Zoo for the following day. 

Guests will need to bring their own camping gear as the Zoo does not provide any. For outdoor sleeping not all locations are on grass. For indoor sleeping, guests will sleep in a large open room with carpeted flooring.

Group Safari Sleepovers must be booked no less than six weeks and no more than six months in advance. Choose an outdoor or indoor safari, availability varies.

Time: 6:30 pm – 10:30 am

Cost: $95/person, $85/person for Scout troops/packs, minimum 15 paid  participants.  

If you belong to a Scout troop looking to complete merit badges or patches or would like to book a Safari Sleepover, contact the Safari Sleepover Coordinator by email or phone: (805) 962-5339 ext. 165 for pricing and customized curriculum.

Thursday nights during the school year

Is your fourth grader already looking forward to the fifth grade overnight field trip next year? Give your child an introduction to the overnight experience this year at the Santa Barbara Zoo!

Classes will learn about animals and California history, then sleep under the stars during this NEW overnight program tailor-made for California fourth graders. These overnight programs are held Thursday evenings through Friday mornings during the academic year. Bringing students to the Zoo provides teachers a break from the classroom without forfeiting standards—the Zoo program connects to both Next Generation Science Standards and California Common Core.

Time: 6:30 p.m. Thursday – 11 a.m. Friday 

Cost: $75/student or chaperone, one free chaperone for every 7 student tickets

Fun for family and friends! With no minimum participant requirement these special sleepover nights allow for families or groups of any size to enjoy the zoo after hours for a very unique camping experience! Our evening includes behind the scenes tours, smore's, and more. In the morning, eat breakfast, enjoy an animal encounter, and ride the Zoo Train, then tour the Zoo at your leisure. It’s a camping experience to remember!

Please bring your own camping gear for overnight safaris, including sleeping bags, weather-appropriate clothing (think layers), flashlights, etc.

Cost $95/person, $85/person for SB Zoo Members. 

**Event will be canceled and refunds initiated if registrations are below 15 total participants 1 week prior to event**

Great for groups, troops, and packs! Safari Sleepovers include Zoo tours, up-close animal encounters, special behind-the-scenes experiences, an evening treat, a hot breakfast after you’ve spent the night at the Zoo, and complimentary admission to the Zoo for the following day. 

Guests will need to bring their own camping gear as the Zoo does not provide any. For outdoor sleeping not all locations are on grass. For indoor sleeping, guests will sleep in a large open room with carpeted flooring.

Group Safari Sleepovers must be booked no less than six weeks and no more than six months in advance. Choose an outdoor or indoor safari below, availability varies.

Choose an outdoor or indoor safari, availability varies.

Time: 6:30 pm – 10:30 am

Cost: $95/person, $85/person for Scout troops/packs, minimum 15 paid  participants.  

If you belong to a Scout troop looking to complete merit badges or patches or would like to book a Safari Sleepover, contact the Safari Sleepover Coordinator by email or phone: (805) 962-5339 ext. 165 for pricing and customized curriculum.

ZooLights Safari Sleepover 

Winter is aglow at the Zoo! This unique ZooLights Safari Sleepover includes exploring the Zoo's beautiful lantern display as well as the fantastic sleepover activities you know and love, including: special behind-the-scenes tours, an evening treat, a hot breakfast after you’ve spent the night at the Zoo, a Zoo Train ride, and admission to the Zoo for the following day are all a part of this one-of-a-kind experience. 

Indoor sleeping in the climate-controlled Discovery Pavilion, no tents needed! The Zoo does not provide sleeping bags or other gear needed for sleeping indoors.

When the sun goes down the fun starts up at the Santa Barbara Zoo! Safari Sleepovers include Zoo tours, up-close animal encounters, special behind-the-scenes experiences, train ride, an evening treat, a hot breakfast after you’ve spent the night at the Zoo, and admission to the Zoo for the following day. 

The Zoo does not provide tents, or any other gear. 

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 a.m. (overnight)

Cost: $9,000

If you would like to add on activities/Zooveniers to your Safari Sleepover, please contact our Education Supervisor by email or phone: (805) 962-5339 ext. 165 for options and pricing.