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Get ready for a magical overnight camping adventure under the stars!

Get ready for a wild night your family won’t forget! Join in at the Nashville Zoo on Saturday, May 24, 2025 for the Zzzoofari Slumber — a magical overnight camping adventure under the stars! Recommended for families with kids ages 4 – 12, toddlers are welcome, but it may not be the easiest night of your life! Zzzoofari participants get to pitch a tent just steps away from amazing animals and dive into an evening packed with excitement: think animal shows, zip lines, campfire treats, and more.

But wait — it gets even better! Your Zzzoofari ticket also includes free Zoo admission on Sunday, so the adventure keeps going. 🐾🌙🔥

Zzzoofari Activity Schedule

Saturday, May 24, 2025:

  • 4 p.m.: Zzzoofari campsite opens
  • 6 p.m. to dusk: Enjoy select animal habitats, an animal show, the Jungle Gym, campfire treats, and free 4D theater, the zip line and carousel.
  • 9:30 p.m.: bedtime

Sunday, May 25, 2025:

  • 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.: continental breakfast with access to the Jungle Gym / camp breakdown
  • 9 a.m.: Zoo opens to all guests (your event wristband gives you access to the zoo all day).

Packing List:

  • Tent and sleeping gear
  • Camp chair
  • Bug spray and sunscreen
  • Flashlight or headlight
  • Toiletries (no showers)
  • Food and snacks

Zzzoofari: Good to Know

• Come with your devices charged and there will be no access to electricity.
• This is a rain-or-shine event — pack accordingly.

Ticket Pricing

  • Zzooofari Participants (Ages 4+): Members $45, Non-members $65
  • Toddlers (Ages 2-3): Members $25, Non-members $45
  • RESERVE NOW! (A portion of all sales will go to the Zoo’s conservation efforts).

 

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