Go WILD this Spring Break, and Spend the Night at the Palm Beach Zoo!

The Palm Beach Zoo is hosting “Family Night Owls Overnight Adventure” on Friday, March 14 © 2014 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com

The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is hosting “Family Night Owls Overnight Adventure” for children ages 6 and up, accompanied by a parent or guardian, on Friday, March 14, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. This extraordinary opportunity to spend the night at the Zoo is a nocturnal adventure that families are not likely to ever forget. Activities include up-close animal encounters, night tours of the Zoo, crafts, games, a pizza snack and a continental breakfast.

“We are proud to offer children and adults throughout South Florida a unique opportunity to learn about zoos, their inhabitants, and wildlife conservation,” said Kristen Cytacki, Director of Education for the Zoo. “Our fundamental goal is to provide families with an entertaining adventure, that is also educational and memorable.”

An educator will meet guests at the front of the Zoo at 6:30 p.m. The program begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 8:30 a.m. the following morning. Overnights usually sleep in the pioneer house in the Florida section of the Zoo. Guests should bring a sleeping bag, pillow, air mattresses or cots (able to bring but not necessary), sleeping pad, flashlight, bug repellent lotion, camera and a change of clothes. Outside food is not permitted. The overnight will only be cancelled if the weather is deemed severe/hazardous. Pre-registration is required.

To register, visit the Zoo’s website at http://www.palmbeachzoo.org, or contact the Zoo’s education coordinator at (561) 547-WILD ext. 229.

The Palm Beach Zoo is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

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Meet Creatures of the Night when Palm Beach Zoo Hosts Overnights for Families, Feb 16, Mar 23

The Palm Beach Zoo is inviting families to explore the zoo at night, and camp out in the Florida Pioneer House.

The Palm Beach Zoo is inviting families to explore the zoo at night, and camp out in the Florida Pioneer House.

This family-friendly overnight is available during President’s Weekend (Saturday, February 16) and Spring Break (Saturday, March 23), and takes place from 6:30 pm to 8:30 am.

You’ll get an up-close look at our animals and learn about their behavior, especially animals that are only awake at night. Your adventure will include a guided night-time tour, hands-on animal encounters, making an enrichment item for the animals to enjoy the next morning, and other wild activities. Participants will enjoy a pizza snack and continental breakfast.

This program is also available for birthday parties, scout troops, and community groups.

The program is available for children ages 6+ (one parent must attend with children).

The cost is $35 per member; $45 per non-member.

For more information, visit our website www.palmbeachzoo.org and click on the Education tab. You can also call (561) 533-0887 ext. 229 or email education@palmbeachzoo.org.

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