Camp out at the zoo with dinner, breakfast, and animal sounds after dark.
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Snooze at the Zoo offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the Milwaukee County Zoo like never before. This overnight adventure lets you camp out surrounded by the sounds of the wild, making it a memorable night for families and friends. With dinner, breakfast, and gooey s’mores by the fire, it’s a perfect blend of fun and relaxation.
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Snooze at the Zoo is an overnight camping adventure at Milwaukee County Zoo. Experience the zoo after dark with dinner, breakfast, and s’mores included. It’s a unique way to connect with wildlife and support conservation efforts. Bring your own camping gear, and enjoy a night under the stars with some furry and feathered friends.
Snooze at the Zoo is an overnight camping adventure at Milwaukee County Zoo. Experience the zoo after dark with dinner, breakfast, and s’mores included. It’s a unique way to connect with wildlife and support conservation efforts. Bring your own camping gear, and enjoy a night under the stars with some furry and feathered friends.
The event supports the Zoological Society’s mission, so your participation helps with conservation and education efforts. Campsites are spacious, accommodating up to eight people, and the event runs rain or shine. Whether you’re a local or visiting, this is a unique way to engage with nature and enjoy a night under the stars.
Pajamas? Check. Sleeping bags? Check. S’mores? Absolutely. Get ready for Snooze at the Zoo 2026, a wildly fun overnight adventure at the Milwaukee County Zoo where bedtime gets a whole lot more exciting. Families and friends are invited to camp out with some very unforgettable neighbors (hint: they have fur, feathers, and some impressive nighttime vocals). Bring your tent, pillow, and sleeping bag — we’ll handle the rest! Your night includes dinner, breakfast, nighttime zoo fun, animal sounds after dark, and yes — the only fire involved is for making perfectly gooey s’mores. Even better? Every Snooze at the Zoo helps support the Zoological Society’s mission of conservation and education — so your night of fun makes a real difference. Online registration opens Monday, May 18, at 9 a.m. for Zoo Pass and Platypus Circle members. Non-members can register starting Tuesday, May 19. Campsites are approximately 20 feet by 20 feet and limited to a maximum of 8 people and two tents per site. Snooze at the Zoo occurs rain or shine — no refunds. Thank you to our supporting sponsors Prairie Farms Dairy, Lifeway Kefir and Racine Danish Kringles.
