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Calendar >> Sleepover Programs: 2008
Wild Animal Park Sleepover Activities

Theme night activities

Sleepovers include:

• Tent
• Camp chairs
• Camp sleeping pads
• Lanterns
• Food and beverages

Rest rooms with showers available.

Roar & Snore Adults-only Night activities (5 p.m.–9:30 a.m.):

A special overnight experience just for adults. Learn about animals and conservation and enjoy the beauty of the Wild Animal Park in a relaxed atmosphere.

• Animal presentations
• Park Tours
• Props/biofacts to enhance tours
• Activities

ADULT – ANIMAL AMORE (for ages 21 and older)

Love is in the air! Spend a wild night this Valentine’s Day with your loved one learning all the dirty little secrets of animal mating and procreating. Enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner, an animal mating tour, and play the mating game while we explore the love lives of our animal collection and the breeding that will keep them alive for future generations.

NOTE: Mating behaviors and animal anatomy are discussed openly. Guests must be comfortable with this type of discussion.

• Animal mating behavior tour (this tour will be graphic)
• Animal presentations
• Moonlight Journey into Africa
• Behind-the-scenes visit
• Props/biofacts to enhance tours
• “Mating Game”
• Upscale, plated dinner

ADULT – PICTURE PERFECT (for ages 18 and older)

Get photography tips and the chance to take incredible wildlife photos when the Wild Animal Park is closed to the general public. Animal ambassadors will even come to you for fabulous close-up shots. (NOTE: 16- and 17-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult)

• A chance to take wildlife photos in a relaxed, non-crowded setting when the Wild Animal Park is closed to the general public
• Professional talk by a San Diego Zoo photographer (current or retired)
• Animal presentation
• Educators to help identify different animals and give you the “inside scoop” on their natural histories and personal stories

ADULT – ADVENTURE (for ages 21 and older)

Get a sneak peek at our new 2010 program! For adventurous adults who aren’t afraid to meet new people and work together to solve puzzles and challenges. Much more activity and teamwork than a regular Adult Night.

• Work together to solve challenges as you travel throughout the Park (similar to an Amazing Race)
• A fast-paced program with a lot of walking

Roar & Snore Family Night activities (4 p.m.–9:30 a.m.):

An overnight experience especially for families with children 6 and older. Learn about animals and worldwide conservation efforts while having fun with your family enjoying the great outdoors.

• Park tours
• Animal presentations
• Hands-on activities

FAMILY – VALENTINE’S NIGHT (for ages 6 and older)

This Valentine’s season, show your family how much you care with a special Roar & Snore Family celebration of love. We’ll explore animal families and parental care and show you how our zookeepers take care of animals here at the Wild Animal Park. You’ll learn ways you can help protect animals around the world and make special Valentine’s Day treats for the people (and animals) you love.

• Guided tours focusing on animal families, care, and conservation
• Hands-on activities/crafts

FAMILY - SPRING (for ages 6 and older)

A special Roar & Snore event for spring to celebrate the Butterfly Jungle event at the Park. The program will focus on bugs, butterflies, plants, and pollination and is geared for families with children 6 and older.

• Special Butterfly Jungle tour when the exhibit is closed to the public
• Pollination tour
• Hands-on activities, crafts, and/or games

FAMILY – MOTHER’S DAY (for ages 6 and older)

A special program to celebrate Mother’s Day. Tours and talks will focus on animal moms.

• Animal presentations
• Keeper / trainer talk
• Hands-on activities / crafts
• Guided Park tour
• Upscale dinner

FAMILY – FATHER’S DAY (for ages 6 and older)

A special program to celebrate Father’s Day. Tours and talks will focus on animal dads.

• Animal presentations
• Keeper / trainer talk
• Hands-on activities / crafts
• Guided Park tour
• Upscale dinner

FAMILY – WILD WEST (for ages 6 and older)

A Wild West overnight experience especially for families with children 6 and older. Grab your cowboy hat and boots for this wild wilderness adventure! Learn all about animals from the Wild West and meet some of them up close and personal. Learn real roping techniques, enjoy a Wild West campfire program, and get a unique look at our hoofed animal collection.

• Animal presentations
• Park tours
• Hands-on activities
• Wild West campfire program

FAMILY – PUMPKIN PARTY (for ages 6 and older)

Wear your Halloween costume and celebrate the season at this not-so-spooky Halloween sleepover adventure. We’ll learn all about animal “costumes” and enjoy fall festivities for families.

• Animal presentations
• Guided tours
• Hands-on activities
• Behind the scenes visit

Roar & Snore Junior Night activities (4p.m.–9:30 a.m.):

A special overnight camping experience for families with young children, ages 3–5. Activities are geared for children ages 3-5, but younger siblings are welcome. Mini tours, animal encounters, and hands-on activities will open up the world of animals to your 3- to 5-year-old. Use your imagination and don’t be afraid to get messy. Get ready to wiggle and giggle the night away!

• Mini Wild Animal Park tours—shorter distances for shorter leges
• Animal presentations
• Messy animal craft activity
• Earlier bedtime perfect for the little ones

NOTES:

• Parents with infants or babies not yet eating solid food should provide their own baby food
• Remember to bring diapers and changing supplies
• Tents are equipped with sleeping pads but do not have cribs or bassinets
• A minimal fee will be charged for children under the age of 3

JUNIOR – SPRING (AGES 3–5)

A special Roar & Snore event for spring to celebrate the Butterfly Jungle event at the Wild Animal Park. The program will focus on bugs, butterflies, plants, and pollination and is designed specifically with little ones in mind. Activities are geared for children ages 3–5, but younger siblings are welcome.

• Special Butterfly Jungle tour when the exhibit is closed to the public
• Pollination tour
• Hands-on activities, crafts, and/or games

NOTES:

• Parents with infants or babies not yet eating solid food should provide their own baby food
• Remember to bring diapers and changing supplies
• Tents are equipped with sleeping pads, but do not have cribs or bassinets
• A minimal fee will be charged for children under the age of 3

Roar & Snore Girl Scout Night activities (4 p.m.–9:30 a.m.):

A special overnight camping experience just for Girl Scouts.

• Park tours
• Animal presentations
• Hands-on activities / crafts

GIRL SCOUT – SPRING (for ages 8 and older)

A special Roar & Snore event for spring to celebrate the Butterfly Jungle event at the Park. The program will focus on bugs, butterflies, plants, and pollination.

• Special Butterfly Jungle tour when the exhibit is closed to the public
• Pollination tour
• Hands-on activities, crafts, and/or games

Festival of Lights Sleepover activities (4:30 p.m.–9:30 a.m.):

• Holiday dinner served at Kilima Point. No-host beer and wine.
• Walking tour to Condor Ridge and elephants, including time to explore Festival of Lights activities—or—
  scavenger hunt, including time to explore Festival of Lights activities
• Hot beverages and s ’mores served at Kilima Point around campfire with storytelling
• Special Snow Hill run—or—campfire presentation
• "Early Bird" walk through Heart of Africa
• Late riser tour to cheetahs
• Breakfast served at Kilima Point
• Extended 45-minute Journey into Africa Tour