Creature Campout

Join us for an overnight adventure! We’ll be around when the rest of the Zoo is closed so we will see who may be awake!

All Creature Campouts take place on select Friday and Saturday nights, beginning at 7:00 p.m. and lasting until 8:00 a.m. the following morning. Due to limited staff, we cannot accommodate latecomers or those wishing to leave early.

Each Creature Campout has its own theme and craft.

All campers will need to bring their own tents and sleeping bags. Each Creature Campout includes dinner, a guided tour, activities, an animal encounter, and a bedtime snack. In the morning, the adventure continues with continental breakfast and activities. Closed-toe shoes are required.

We welcome individuals, families, and friends to attend the Creature Campout. All participants must be at least five years old at the time of the campout. Youth under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Participants should plan to attend the entire event; we are unable to accommodate latecomers or those wishing to leave early.

We will conduct the Creature Campout rain or shine. Campouts will only be cancelled in the event of severe weather: any dangerous meteorological phenomenon with the potential to cause damage, serious social disruption, or loss of human life. In the case of severe weather, the Zoo will contact you during the day of the Creature Campout. If weather is anticipated to reach freezing temperatures or heavy rain patterns overnight, it may result in moving the participants to sleep inside. The Education Department also reserves the right to cancel a Creature Campout if fewer than 10 participants are registered by close of business on the Tuesday prior to the event. If the Sedgwick County Zoo cancels the Creature Campout, all participants will be notified and given a full refund.

Sedgwick County Zoo is a smoke-free facility. The Zoo does not have wi-fi or wireless internet access anywhere on the grounds. There are a very limited number of outlets near the camping area.

Ticket sales end 48 hours prior to the event. Event ticket does not include Zoo Admission before or after the program.

2026 Dates and Themes

March 21 : Pachyderm Parade

• Families will enjoy a jumbo adventure at the Zoo! Explore elephants, rhinos, and other pachyderms, hear amazing animal stories, and discover the incredible ways these giants live and play. A night of fun, learning, and wonder awaits!

June 19 : Roar and Explore

• Families will spend the night at the Zoo discovering the amazing world of big cats! From lions to tigers and other fierce felines, explore their habitats, learn about their incredible adaptations, and enjoy after-dark stories and adventures. A roaring good time for all!

August 7: Indoor Creature Campout : Beastly Banter

• Families will explore the Zoo after dark, discovering the incredible sounds animals make—from booming roars to tiny chirps! Listen, laugh, and learn how wildlife communicates, plays, and survives in a night full of fun and surprises!
• Tents are not needed for this indoor Creature Campout. Sleeping location will be in the Cargill Learning Center.

September 19 : Eyes in the Night

• Families will explore the Zoo after dark to discover the secret lives of nocturnal animals! From glowing eyes to silent hunters, learn how creatures move, hunt, and survive when the sun goes down. A night full of mystery, discovery, and fun awaits!

Click below to purchase tickets for Creature Campouts through September

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Coming in Fall 2026 : Add Wild Lights to your Wild Night!

Age 5 years and older : Friday, October 23 includes Wild Lights as your evening activity

Adults Only : Saturday, October 24 includes Wild Lights as your evening activity. All participants must be 21 years or older.

Ticket prices for the Creature Campout with Wild Lights include a ticket to Wild Lights and a ticket for the Creature Campout.

Click below to purchase tickets for Creature Campout, Wild Lights Edition

Member Tickets    Non-Members Tickets

Terms and Conditions: Each person over the age of six months who attends any education program must have a ticket. All Creature Campout participants must be at least five years old at the time of the campout. Space is limited. Tickets will be scanned at the door. All classes take place rain or shine. Your purchase serves as your permission for use of your image by Sedgwick County Zoo. All reservations are final. No refunds or transfers. Ticket may not be copied or resold and may be used only once. Tickets will not be replaced if lost, stolen or unused. No refunds.