Group NightCrawlers
As the sun sets and the animals settle in for the night, the fun is just beginning for NightCrawlers! Your group will never forget this unique overnight program 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 guided tour of Zoo Atlanta. To find out if this program is right for you, please review the Program Packet and GPS information 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
| Off-Season Special! Save 10% when you book online for a Group NightCrawler program to take place June 1 – August 31, 2010. |
Dates: Tuesday-Saturday, year-round
Times/duration: 6 pm-10:30 am the next day
Reservations/payment: must be made 6 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 NightCrawler programs
- All programs come with grade-specific activities to use at the Zoo and before and after your visit
- NightCrawlers can accommodate your youth group, Scout troop, adult groups and your family too!
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Program |
Grade |
Description |
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Animals in Motion |
1st-2nd grade |
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 |
1st-2nd grade |
Biofacts and crafts help you and your students will learn all about one of Atlanta's favorite residents – Xi Lan the panda cub! |
| Panda Connections | 3rd - 5th grade |
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 |
3rd-4th grade |
Students venture through the regions of Georgia and learn how to keep our state clean and beautiful. |
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Zoo Tech |
3rd - 5th grade |
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 |
5th-6th grade |
Through dramatic play, students experience the interactions between predators and prey in Africa and touch biofacts such as skulls and bones. |
| Animal Trackers | 5th-6th grade | Students use technologically advanced research tools, just like real scientists, to learn about habitats and animals. |
| Biodiversity Explorers | 7th-9th grade | Uncover why biodiversity is so important with your students by managing a giraffe herd as humans and the environment influence their lives |
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Careers and Conservation |
10th-12th grade |
Explore the career opportunities found within the walls of Zoo Atlanta and other environmental institutions while enjoying behind-the-scenes fun! |
| Zoo Nights and Dino Days | All Grades | Explore two of Atlanta's top attractions in one great field trip - Zoo Atlanta and Fernbank Museum of Natural History! |
| Register for NightCrawlers or call 404.624.WILD for more information. | ||
