Family night camps
Make life-long memories together
Join us for a ROAR-some night! Registration opens August 1, 2026.
This year, activities will focus on DINOSAURS! These camps have prepared activities, plus pre-set dates and sleeping locations.
All Night Camps include:
Pizza dinner | Evening snack | Souvenir water bottle | Guided trail hikes | Activities/games | Up-close animal encounters | For overnight camps: Continental breakfast and admission to the Zoo the next day
Requirements:
- Overnight camps are only available to children 5 years and older. Please select our Twilight Camp option for children younger than 5 years of age.
- A minimum of one adult chaperone (at least 18 years of age) for every 5 children that attend.
- Full payment is due at the time of registration.
Groups
Family
Dates: Saturday, October 10, 2026 & Friday, March 19, 2027
Time: 6:15 p.m. – 9 a.m. (Twilight camp option ends at 10 p.m.)
Enjoy all the fun of Night Camp alongside other families! Family camps have a variety of fun activities for all ages, plus pre-set dates and sleeping locations.
Adults
Why should kids have all the fun?! Now adults can have a one-of-kind experience exploring the Zoo after dark, too! Come and enjoy all the fun of Night Camp, plus a catered dinner and drinks. Bring your friends or make some new ones while you’re here; it’s going to be a fun night!
Please join our interest list below to find out when dates for this camp will be available.
Questions?
Email camps@phoenixzoo.org
Custom Night Camp
Interested in a private camp tailored to fit your groups needs and on the date of your choosing?
Check out our Custom Night Camp option!
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.
