The Potter Park Zoo Society offers you a choice of two overnight zoo experiences where adults and kids get to spend a memorable night at the zoo. You can either camp out beneath the stars surrounded by animal exhibits, or enjoy the indoor comforts of our new education center.

Option 1: Sundown Safaris

For $20 per person ($360 minimum, except on Family Nights--see below), you can use our campground and get the following package:

1. An evening tour with one of our wildlife educators
2. A special educational activity with one of our animals
3. An evening snack by the campfire, and continental breakfast in the morning
4. On-site counselors
5. Restroom facilities available
6. Parking and admission to the zoo included with the fee

What Do I Need to Bring?

1. Each camper will need to bring their own sleeping gear, including tent, sleeping bag, pillows, toiletries, bug spray, flashlight, rain gear, etc. (no trailer campers or motor homes, please)
2. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times (it is not recommended that children under four years of age attend the camp)
3. All campers meet at the zoo at 6:30PM (make sure you eat dinner before you come)
4. In case of severe weather (rain is not considered severe), campers will be moved indoors.

How Do I Make a Reservation for 2008?

Pre-scheduled Family Night Sundown Safaris (Family Nights do not have a $360 minimum) are available for the following days: Saturday to Sunday, August 16-17. You can schedule one of these safaris by calling (517) 702-4730.

All other Sundown Safaris have a $360 per group minimum. You may schedule group safaris on any other weekend (from May through early October) that does not fall on a Family Night weekend. For this option, please email us, or call (517) 702-4730 to learn more.

Option 2: Super Sleepovers (September through mid-May only)

Super Sleepovers are similar to Sundown Safaris, except that you will spend the night inside our education building and you can schedule any evening you wish. As with Sundown Safaris, there is a $360 minimum for all Super Sleepovers. Since you won't be camping out, you won't need a tent, but please bring sleeping bags, pillows, toiletries, and other overnight necessities. Included with the Super Sleepovers are the following:

1. An education program featuring some of our live animals
2. For your evening snack, you will enjoy our special "Rainforest Sundae Bar" where you can assemble delicious sundaes using natural ingredients from the rainforests of South and Central America.
3. Continental Breakfast
4. On-site counselors
5. Convenient restroom facilities
6. Zoo admission and parking included

Super Sleepovers can be scheduled from September through mid-May. To schedule a Super Sleepover and make payment arrangements, please email us or call (517) 702-4730.