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FAMILY OVERNIGHT SAFARI

Seeking a fun family experience? Want an up-close and personal experience of Wild Africa? Family Overnight Safari is an after-hours overnight adventure for anyone ages six and up!

Who?
Families with children ages 6 and up; all participants MUST be at least 6 years old by the date of the overnight and children must be accompanied by an adult.  

What? A fun, one of a kind African overnight experience! *New topics this year! Join us on June 22nd or August 10th for an African ZSI, Zoo Scene Investigation, or July 20th for our African Olympics. Are you looking for a fun Labor Day weekend activity before the kids go back to school? Join us Friday, August 30th and participate in our African Olympics. (African ZSI may be best enjoyed by children 2nd grade and up, while African Olympics can be enjoyed by all children 6 and up.)

Where? Binder Park Zoo’s Wild Africa

When? Programs are available June 22nd, July 20th, August 10th, and August 30th.  Overnight Safaris begin promptly at 6:45pm and run until 11:00am the next day, with the exception of Friday, August 30th ending at 10am.

How Much? $40 per person, Binder Park Zoo members receive 10% off. Cost includes:

  • Overnight program
  • Admission to the zoo the following day
  • Live animal presentation
  • Late night snack and continental breakfast
  • Souvenir cup
  • Souvenir patch (children only, adult patches available upon request)
  • Giraffe feeding or giraffe feeding coupon

*T-shirts are available for a separate fee of $10 per child size and $12 per adult size.  A t-shirt order form is included in your first packet after registration or shirts may be purchased at the overnight if correct sizes are available.*  

To register:  Registrations may take place online or registration forms may be mailed or fax to the address or number below. Full payment is due with registration. All money is non-refundable. Refunds will only be given in the circumstance that Binder Park Zoo is unable to place your group in an available overnight or if Binder Park Zoo must cancel the overnight due to low enrollment or other extenuating circumstances. You may switch dates, but a $25 processing fee will be charged if it is less than 30 days prior to the date of your previously scheduled overnight. 

Mail registration forms to:
Binder Park Zoo
Attn: Kristy Shaw
7400 Division Drive     
Battle Creek, MI 49014

Registration forms may also be faxed to: (269)979-8834

Any questions? Please contact Kristy Shaw at (269)979-1351 ext. 174 or kshaw@binderparkzoo.org.

 
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