Custom Night Camps
Create a 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.
Fill out a request form to start planning for the 2025-26 season!
All Night Camp Packages Include:
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: A light breakfast and admission to the Zoo the next day
Overnight Night Camp Price:
Member: $3200 up to 35 people (additional participants $100 each)
General: $3700 up to 35 people (additional participants $100 each)
Must pay a $1000 deposit to reserve their date
Twilight Night Camp Price (evening only):
Member: $2065 up to 35 people (additional participants $59 each)
General: $2240 up to 35 people (additional participants $64 each)
Must pay a $1000 deposit to reserve their date
Want to further customize your camp?
Upgrades:
- Catering for dinner and/or breakfast
- Bar
- Custom activities
- Premium animal presentation
- Private Stingray Bay experience in the morning (overnight camps only)
Questions or other customization ideas for your group? Email camps@phoenixzoo.org
Camps may be reserved Wednesday – Saturday night from January – May. Reservations require at least three weeks’ advanced notice. Advanced payment is required. Click Create your Camp to start planning your experience.
Overnight 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
- Duration: Sleep over at the Phoenix Zoo! Camp begins at 6:15 p.m. and ends at 9:00 am the next morning.
- Group Size: One adult chaperone (at least 18 years of age) is required for every 5 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 Night 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, 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 9:45 p.m. the same evening.
- Group Size: One adult chaperone (at least 18 years of age) is required for every 5 children that attend.
- Food: Hungry Howie’s Pizza and a snack are included in the price of camp.
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
Plaza de los Ninos
- Host site for Twilight Camps only
- Private outdoor seating and activity area
- Ambient overhead string lighting
- Restroom located up a short path
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 every 5 children that attend.
A $1000 deposit is required to reserve your date.
Camps may be reserved on available dates, Wednesday – Saturday night from January – 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.
