Bedtime with the Beasts

What goes on in the Zoo once the rest of the guests leave? You'll find out when your group spends the night at the Oakland Zoo! A variety of themes allows you to visit the rain-forest, be a detective and snoop your way around the Zoo, or even create your own custom curriculum in a fun and exciting overnight adventure.

Bedtime with the Beasts is a special overnight program for youth groups (ages 6-18) and their chaperones. An Oakland Zoo education specialist will lead your group on an evening hike around the zoo where you'll get a look at what the zoo is like after all of the guests leave. Afterwards, enjoy snacks and participate in a fun activity.Then get the chance to meet one of our education animals up close. When it's time for bed, you'll head down to the Education building's auditorium, where you have the option of watching an educational wildlife video on the big-screen as you drift off to sleep.  In the morning your group will enjoy a tasty continental breakfast and take a private tour to see some of the animals as they awake!