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When the lights go out and the zoo falls silent, something begins to stir. Join our Haunted Safari: Spirits of the Zoo, a late-night after-hours tour filled with mysterious sightings in Jungle Trails, eerie encounters in Africa, and spine-tingling stories in Education that make our zoo's history a little spooky. Guided by lantern light, you'll explore hidden corners of the zoo where strange sounds, shadowy figures, glowing eyes and unexplained moments have left their mark. Along the way, hear chilling tales of haunted habitats, disembodied voices, phantom footsteps and even a stalking ghost lioness. But beware, some stories are still unfolding.

Note: This program is designed for ages 16 and up and takes participants on a walking tour of the zoo.. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This tour does not include animals. 

Spend the Night at the Zoo!

Our world is full of diverse habitats that are bursting with thousands of animal species, from fungus-farming ant colonies, to slow-and-steady elephants. We’ll dive headfirst into the astonishing biodiversity of the world, centering around the conservation efforts that make our zoo great! We’ll meet some animal ambassadors, hike through the zoo at night, and get behind-the-scenes sneak peeks. When the night ends, you’ll doze off in our Elephant Trek Building with elephants roaming nearby.

 

Note: All program attendees must be 5 years and older and be registered. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. 

This program sleeps in the new Elephant Trek building. This is a beautiful open-spaced room that will be shared with other families/groups. You will be combined with other groups for the program and sleeping.

 

Zoo lovers of all ages can join us each season for a special night hike around the Zoo.
September & October: Creepy Crawly Critters Fall is for all things spooky! But we would love to show you how some animals aren't as scary as they may seem! Particpate in fun, educational activities, take a short Zoo hike with one of our education instructors, and meet some of our animal ambassadors up close and personal! All while learning about the cute creepy crawly critters that call the Cincinnati Zoo home.

Note: All attendees 3 years and above must register. At least one adult must register per group. Children under 3 years are free. Price is per person.