ZOO SNOOZE - SCOUT, SCHOOL AND GROUP
Seeking fun and excitement? Want an up-close and personal zoo experience? Zoo Snooze is an after-hours overnight adventure for anyone ages six and up!
Who? Any organized group ages 6 and up; scout groups, classrooms, youth groups, etc. Programs require a minimum of 20 participants (or minimum payment of $800) and can take a maximum of 50 participants.
What? A fun, one of a kind overnight experience! Scout groups may work towards badge requirements, school groups may work towards curriculum requirements, and general programs are also available. Click here for a list of available program topics.
Where? Binder Park Zoo’s East Side; guests sleep in a climate-controlled classroom
When? Program begins promptly at 6:45pm and runs until 10:00am the next day (11:00am on Sundays). Zoo Snoozes run most Friday and Saturday evenings, April 19th-October 5th, 2013. Select Thursdays are also offered and other dates may be available upon request. Click here for a list of "in-season" dates. Off-season Zoo Snooze dates are available upon request from November 2013 to early April 2014.
How Much? $40 per person in-season, $35 per person off-season. Cost includes:
- Overnight program
- Admission to the zoo the following day (in-season only)
- Live animal presentation
- Late night snack and continental breakfast
- Souvenir cup
- Souvenir patch (children only, adult patches available upon request)
- Carousel Ride
*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: Print and return an in-season registration form or an off-season registration form. Registration forms may be mailed or faxed to the address or number below. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required with registrations and will be subtracted from your final total. Final payment is due one month prior to your overnight. If registering within 30 days of your overnight, full payment is due with registration.
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
Payment Policy: All payments are 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. Your same deposit may be used to switch dates, but a $25 processing fee will be charged if it is less than 60 days prior to the date of your previously scheduled overnight. A $25 late fee is charged for any late final payments. All groups are required to pay for at least 75% of the original number of participants registered when making the final payment 30 days prior to overnight and may not go below the minimum number.
Any questions? Please contact Kristy Shaw at (269)979-1351 ext. 174 or kshaw@binderparkzoo.org. |
