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June 19, 2026

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Snooze Amongst Animals at Zoo’s Zzzoofari Slumber

Music City's zoological park hosts this family-friendly overnight camping experience THIS month!

Nashville Zoo’s Spring Zzzoofari Slumber returns Saturday, May 23 from 4 p.m. on Saturday to 9 a.m. on Sunday morning.

The annual spring event features a unique overnight camping experience where the wild things are! Guests will slumber under the stars just a short distance away from the snoozing animals.

Zzzoofari Slumber is recommended for families with kids aged 4-12 years old. Guests can experience a variety of activities during the evening and breakfast the next morning. Campers also receive free entry to the Zoo on Sunday.

Pricing

  • Participants (age 4+)  |  Members – $45, Non-members – $65
  • Toddlers (ages 2-3)  |  Members – $25, Non-members – $45

Schedule for Saturday Night (5/23)

  • 4:00 – 6:00 pm  |  Check-in, campsite opens
  • 6:00 pm  |  Zoo closes to daytime guests
  • 6:00 pm – Dusk  |  Enjoy select animal habitats, an animal show, the Jungle Gym and free 4D Theater, zip line, carousel rides
  • 9:30 pm  |  Lights out, quiet time begins

Schedule for Sunday Morning (5/24)

  • Continental breakfast, access to Jungle Gym and early rising animal exhibits
  • Before 8:30 am  |  Campsite breakdown and load out
  • 9:00 am  |  Zoo opens to daytime guests
  • Your event wristband gives you access to the Zoo all day!

For more information about Zzzoofari Slumber and to register, visit nashvillezoo.org/upcoming-events/event/slumber.

 

 

 

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Michael Aldrich

Michael Aldrich is Nashville Parent's Managing Editor and a Middle Tennessee arts writer. He and his wife, Alison, are the proud parents of 6-year-old Ezra and 2-year-old Norah.