Group NightCrawlers
Zoo Atlanta’s award-winning NightCrawler overnight program is perfect for youth groups, family reunions, birthday parties and more! Your group will never forget this nocturnal adventure packed with themed activities, behind-the-scenes experiences and up-close encounters with animals. Sleep in climate-controlled facilities, enjoy a continental breakfast and take a private guided tour of Zoo Atlanta. Teachers - to find out if this program is right for your class, please review the Program Packet and State standards covered for students prior to registering.
“Worth every penny! This is the way to see the Zoo! A personal guide, no crowds, no blistering heat, behind-the-scenes info…just awesome!” - Girl Scout Troop 2512
Dates: Monday-Saturday, year-round
Times/duration: 6:00 pm-10:30 am the next day
Reservations/payment: must be made 4 weeks in advance;
Fee: $60 per participant; 1 chaperone per 10 students FREE, additional chaperones $60.
- Minimum group size for NightCrawler programs is 10
- NightCrawler participants must be at least 6 years old
- Membership discounts do not apply to Group NightCrawlers
- All programs come with grade-specific activities to use at the Zoo and both before and after your visit
- NightCrawlers can accommodate your youth group, Scout troop, adult groups and your family too!
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Grade
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Description
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| Birthday Party | All ages | Happy Birthday to you! Come celebrate your birthday with us and have your party at the Zoo! Festivities include activities, tours, a lesson on your favorite animal at Zoo Atlanta and a birthday party celebration. Cake not provided. |
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Animals in Motion
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1st-2nd grade
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Which animals fly? Who starts out as a tadpole? What are the basic needs of all animals? Set "animals in motion" through fun games and activities.
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Panda Pals
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1st-2nd grade
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Biofacts and crafts help you and your students learn all about one of Atlanta's favorite residents – Po the panda cub!
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Panda Connections
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3rd - 5th grade
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Discover China's national treasure, the giant panda! You and your students will learn all about the panda’s unique habitat, adaptations and favorite foods.
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Backyard Georgia
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3rd-4th grade
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Students venture through the regions of Georgia and learn how to keep our state clean and beautiful.
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Zoo Tech
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3rd - 5th grade
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Rediscover Zoo Atlanta with the help of technology! Students use high-powered microscopes, night vision scopes and other technologies to explore the exciting life all around us.
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Global Grasslands
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5th-6th grade
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Through dramatic play, students experience the interactions between predators and prey in Africa and touch biofacts such as skulls and bones.
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Animal Trackers
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5th-6th grade
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Students use technologically advanced research tools, just like real scientists, to learn about habitats and animals.
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Biodiversity Explorers
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7th-9th grade
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Uncover with your students why biodiversity is so important. Students will manage a giraffe herd to understand how humans and the environment affect these animals.
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Careers and Conservation
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10th-12th grade
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Explore the career opportunities found within the walls of Zoo Atlanta and other environmental institutions while enjoying behind-the-scenes fun!
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