When the last guest leaves for the day, we invite you to stay! Come find out what really happens when the sun goes down. Join Pack 540 and Zoo Atlanta as we explore these questions on an overnight adventure.

Our pack AND OTHER GROUPS will spend the evening outdoors walking around the Zoo with an Educator as their guide, stopping along the way to observe the nocturnal behaviors of the animals that call the Zoo home. Participants will have the opportunity to use night vision scopes and engage in fun activities. Using red lights, you can investigate Scaly Slimy Spectacular to gain insight into the lives of snakes, frogs, lizards, and turtles. After an evening of exploration, participants will sleep in indoor, climate-controlled rooms with sleeping bags (and pillows/pads) brought from home. Then, rise and shine for more fun! Enjoy a catered breakfast followed by morning activities and more visits to see how animals start their day.
All groups attending are invited to stay and enjoy the Zoo at the completion of the program! (https://zooatlanta.org/program/nightcrawlers-schools-and-groups/)

Cost: $110, Ages 6+. Membership discounts do not apply.

Where: We will begin the program at the Education Conservation Gate on the far-right side of the Cherokee Avenue Parking Lot. (800 Cherokee Avenue, S.E., Atlanta, GA 30315). Parking is located in the Cherokee Avenue Parking Lot. Overnight parking is at a discounted rate of $6 and must be paid at one of the kiosks in the lot. Starting at 9:30 a.m., you will need to pay the normal rate for parking in the lot.

When: Saturday, April 5th, 2025. Please arrive at 5:45 and pay for parking. A Zoo Educator will greet you at the Education Conservation Gate at 6pm to escort us into the Zoo. All personal belongings must be unloaded from vehicles between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. so that evening activities can start on time. Please note: Participants are expected to stay for the full duration of the program. Participants will be unable to leave the Zoo once the program has started until the program has ended, except in the event of an emergency.

What to Bring/Wear
• Refillable water bottle, Small snacks
• Sleeping bag/mat (no larger than twin size, NOT a blow up) and pillow
• You may want earplugs or an eyemask
• Toiletries.
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Comfortable, closed-toed shoes suitable for lots of walking throughout the Zoo
What Not to Bring : Air mattresses are discouraged, as they cramp sleeping areas. If an air mattress is necessary, it must be limited to twin size. Please understand that your group may need to be split up into different sleeping locations if this guideline is not followed. No smoking or vaping. Please mute cell phones and put them away.

Accommodations: Groups will share an indoor, co-ed sleeping location with other participating families and groups (our Pack may not be alone). We encourage participants’ sleeping spots to be spaced at least 6 feet apart from one another. Each facility is climate-controlled with limited power outlets and is a short walk to restrooms. Personal belongings must also be loaded into vehicles between 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. the following day so that morning activities can start on time. •

Meals: Please eat dinner before arriving at Zoo Atlanta for the evening. Dinner is not provided. A light snack is provided during your program. Feel free to bring additional snacks and non-alcoholic beverages if desired. A continental breakfast will be provided in the morning. If a program participant has allergies or special dietary needs, please let us know by emailing education@zooatlanta.org.

If you are interested in this Nightcrawler experience, please use the signup genius here. DEADLINE for signups is 11/10/2024, which is also the November Pack Meeting. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4AADA828A6FF2-50998630-nightcrawler

WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT DURING A NIGHTCRAWLER?

• Rain or shine. This program happens rain or shine, and much of the program is outside. Please plan for the weather and dress accordingly.
• The Zoo is made for walking! Most of this experience is spent walking around the Zoo, and there are multiple irregular surfaces and steep inclines. Plan to spend up to 5 hours on your feet touring the Zoo.
• Come with a full belly. While we will take a break for a snack in the middle of the evening, please eat dinner before you arrive. And remember to bring your water bottle with you.
• Embrace the dark. It’s called a NightCrawler for a reason. Explore the Zoo by the light of the moon and our educators’ red-light flashlights. Guests may only use flashlights at bedtime.
• Rustic camping meets the Zoo. All sleeping locations are in climate-controlled buildings with a restroom either in the building or nearby.
• Stay awhile. At the completion of your program the following morning, you are welcome to stay and enjoy the Zoo at your leisure.