Private Overnight

Private Events
Private Overnight

Host a Private Overnight

Wondering what happens at the aquarium after the lights go out? We have just the event for you.

Gather your friends, bring a sleeping bag and enjoy an evening with live animal encounters, moonlight tours and more at Wonders of Wildlife! Great for all ages above 5 years old, our overnight events create unforgettable memories.

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Start planning your overnight adventure with us and fill out our request form.

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15 - 50 participants (Ages 5 & up)

Child $75
Adult $75

Pizza Dinner pizza, lemonade, vegetable tray
Popcorn Snack
Continental Breakfast juice, cereal, fruit, muffins/donuts
Activities
Access to WOW Museum and Aquarium prior to the Overnight EdVenture
Reusable water bottle

Details & Important Information

Booking Details

What to bring and what NOT to bring?

Sample Schedule

10 AM - 5:45 PM	Self-guided tour of the Wonders of Wildlife
6:00 PM	Check-in/Ice Breaker Games
6:30 PM	Dinner
7:00 PM	Animal Presentation
7:30 PM	Hands on activity
9:00 PM	Aquarium Scavenger Hunt
10:00 PM	Scavengers Return/Snack/Setup for bed
10:30 PM	Movie / Bed
12:00 AM	All lights out
7:00 AM	Rise and shine/Cleanup sleeping area
7:45 AM	Breakfast/Goodbyes

Let's Get Started

1 Contact

2 Reservation

3 Conditions

Contact
Primary Contact * Required
First Last
Primary Contact Cell Phone * Required
Primary Contact Email * Required
Organization Information
Organization Name * Required
Organization Phone * Required
Organization Website
Organization Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Is this the billing address? * Required
- Yes
- No
Billing Address * Required
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Reservation Details
Date: First Choice - must be mm/dd/yyyy format
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date: Second Choice - must be mm/dd/yyyy format
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Date: Third Choice - must be mm/dd/yyyy format
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What time would you like to arrive for your self-guided tour?
Admission to the Museum and Aquarium is included with your overnight and must be used prior to check in at 6pm. Please keep in mind the following tour times: Aquarium (2 hours), Museum (1 hour)*
How many students (ages 5 - 17) will be participating? * Required
How many adults will be participating? * Required
Chaperone requirement - 1 adult per 4 students
Would you like to conduct a merritt badge study during your overnight?
- Yes
- No
Please choose a merritt badge topic * Required
- Bird Study
- Oceanography
Does your group require any special accommodations?

Conditions & Policies
Wild Nights Overnight EdVenture Conditions & Policies * Required
Conditions and Policies
- Children’s behavior is the responsibility of the adults with the group.
- We reserve the right to stop a program due to unacceptable behavior.
- Each reservation must meet a minimum of 15 people for a Wild Nights Overnight EdVenture.
- For safety, there is a maximum number of 50 people allowed in each Wild Nights program. Space is not guaranteed for any additional people that accompany your group.
- The group is responsible for any damage to the facility beyond normal wear and tear that their guests cause during the event.
- A Wild Nights Overnight EdVenture includes a pizza dinner, snack, breakfast, activities, a souvenir backpack and patch for each attendee, and entry into the Wonders of Wildlife facility prior to the Overnight EdVenture.
- Guests must bring with them a pillow, sleeping bag, tennis shoes, pajamas, and personal toiletries. Adults may bring a twin size air mattress or cot if needed.
- Prohibited items include air mattresses, flashlights, headlamps, and radios.
- Optional items include a sleeping pad and earplugs.
- You must communicate any special accommodation requests prior to your reservation in order to receive approval from the Director of Conservation Education Programs.
Payment Policies
- A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold the date and time preferred for your program.
- The $200 deposit must be received at the time of booking using a valid credit card unless other arrangements have been made with the education department.
- Please report final attendee numbers and settle the balance of your reservation two weeks before the scheduled programs.
- All proceeds from Wild Nights Overnight EdVentures go toward the education department at Wonders of Wildlife.
Cancellation Policy
- To cancel a program(s), please call the Education Department at 1-888-222-6060 option #2.
- Cancellations made two weeks or more prior to your scheduled program will be fully refunded minus the $200 non-refundable deposit.
- There will be no refunds for cancellations made with less than 2 weeks’ notice.
- In cases of snow and ice, the program(s) will be rescheduled for a later date, or a full refund for the cost of the program will be granted.
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Contact our Education Team

If you have questions about our educational offerings or are interested in booking an experience, please contact our education department.

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Email: edu@wondersofwildlife.org

Private Overnight

Host a Private Overnight

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Private Overnight

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