Family Sleeping Bag Safaris are overnight programs where guests spend the night at the Zoo to experience exhibits after-hours. Program include educational programs, paid admission, overnight stay, evening hike, conservation games, evening snack, movie, morning hike, and free day at the Zoo.
Family Safari Tent Camping is a outside camping experience at our tent grounds near the lion exhibit. Tents include cots, an electrical outlet, nightstand with lantern, area rug, dining table, two director chairs and oscillating fan. Guests must bring their own bedding and comfortable shoes for walking. Cost is $100.00 per person with a two person minimum per tent.
**Please note that due to recent health restrictions that we are unable to provide s'mores for the campfire or breakfast. An evening snack of cookies/chips and a bottle of water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring their own marshmallows to roast by campfire and welcome to bring coolers with extra food and drink (non-alcoholic) for breakfast.
Sleeping Bag Safari Guidelines
Family Safari Tent Camping Guidelines
Upcoming Dates
- Friday, July 2
- Saturday, July 24
- Friday, August 6
- Friday, September 3
Concerned about attending Overnights at the Zoo? At Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, guest safety is our number one priority. To ensure this, our Campout Staff is performing enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols based on health and safety guidelines provided by state and local authorities. Additionally, all Zoo Education Employees will be wearing masks through your stay. To help encourage a fun and safe environment we ask that our guests wear masks and observe six-foot social distancing. We will also be conducting a brief health check prior to your overnight stay to make sure that all our guests feel safe and healthy. Number of guests are limited to ensure social distancing in sleeping facilities so reserve your spot today. If you have more questions please see Healthy You, Healthy Zoo.
Make a Reservation
Family Safaris are inside facility overnights limited to family groups and have a minimum ages of four years to participate. Both programs run from 7 p.m. - 9 a.m. and cost are $37.00 - $55.00 per person depending on what facility is being used. Family Safaris includes educational programming, paid admission, overnight stay, and an evening snack. Due to recent health reasons we are unable to provide a breakfast but guests are welcome to bring their own.
*Please note these overnights are not open to scout groups, youth groups, or groups in general. See Small Group Campouts for these overnights.
Upcoming Dates
- Friday, June 11 - Sleeping in a Sea Cave (Owen's Sea Lions)*
- Saturday, June 19 - Boxes, Bags, Ribbons and Bows (Scott Aquarium - Shark Reef)♦
- Saturday, June 26 - Snoozing Under the Sea (Scott Aquarium)
- Friday, July 2 - Family Safari Tent Camp (Safari Tent Camp)♦
- Saturday, July 3 - Boxes, Bags, Ribbons and Bows (Children's Adventure Trails)*♦
- Friday, July 9 - Dreams in the Desert (Desert Dome)*
- Friday, July 23 - Snoozing Under the Sea (Scott Aquarium)
- Saturday, July 24 -Family Safari Tent Camp (Safari Tent Camp)♦
- Friday, July 30 - Sleeping in a Sea Cave (Owen's Sea Lions)*
- Friday, August 6 - Family Safari Tent Camp (Safari Tent Camp)♦
- Saturday, August 14 - Sleeping in a Sea Cave (Owen's Sea Lions)*
- Saturday, August 21 - Science and Sting Rays (Harper Event Center)
- Friday, August 27 - Dreams in the Desert (Desert Dome)*
- Friday, September 3 - Snoozing Under the Sea (Scott Aquarium)
- Friday, September 3 - Family Safari Tent Camp (Safari Tent Camp)♦
- Friday, September 17 - Sleeping in a Sea Cave (Owen's Sea Lions)*
*Facility requires tents and guests must provide own tents for use. (2-4 person tents suggested - Pop-up only)
♦Additional Cost due to Special program.
Concerned about attending Overnights at the Zoo? At Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, guest safety is our number one priority. To ensure this, our Campout Staff is performing enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols based on health and safety guidelines provided by state and local authorities. Additionally, all Zoo Education Employees will be wearing masks through your stay. To help encourage a fun and safe environment we ask that our guests wear masks and observe six-foot social distancing. We will also be conducting a brief health check prior to your overnight stay to make sure that all our guests feel safe and healthy. Number of guests are limited to ensure social distancing in sleeping facilities so reserve your spot today. If you have more questions please see Healthy You, Healthy Zoo.
Make a Reservation
Safari Tent Camp
Join us for an overnight program where adult guests spend the night at the Zoo's Safari Tent Camp site and experience the exhibits after-hours. Program includes an evening gourmet dinner and drinks, an evening hike, movie, snacks, gourmet breakfast, morning hike, and free day at the Zoo.
Tents include one double cot or two single cots. Each tent is 10' x 12' spacious interior equipped with an electrical outlet, nightstand with lantern, area rug, dining table, two director chairs and oscillating fan. Guests must bring their own bedding and comfortable shoes for walking.
Cost per person is $120.00. This overnight is for guests 21years old and over only. Single campers pay a minimum two-person tent price. There is a maximum two-person occupancy per tent.
Upcoming Dates:
- Saturday, June 12
- Saturday, June 19
- Saturday, June 26
- Friday, July 9
- Saturday, July 17
- Saturday, July 31
- Friday, August 13
- Friday, August 20
- Saturday, August 28
- Friday, September 17
- Saturday, September 25
- Friday, October 1
- Saturday, October 9
- Saturday, October 16
Concerned about attending Overnights at the Zoo? At Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, guest safety is our number one priority. To ensure this, our Campout Staff is performing enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols based on health and safety guidelines provided by state and local authorities. Additionally, all Zoo Education Employees will be wearing masks through your stay. To help encourage a fun and safe environment we ask that our guests wear masks and observe six-foot social distancing. We will also be conducting a brief health check prior to your overnight stay to make sure that all our guests feel safe and healthy. Number of guests are limited to ensure social distancing in sleeping facilities so reserve your spot today. If you have more questions please see Healthy You, Healthy Zoo.
Reservations
Small Group Safaris
Small Group Safaris are overnight programs designed for schools, churches, scouts or summer camps who cannot meet our 20-person Large Group Safari minimum. The program includes educational programming, overnight stay, paid admission, and evening snack. Groups will go on a night hike, play conservation games, watch a movie and go on a morning hike. Guests must be 4 years old or older.
Safaris run from 7 p.m. - 9 a.m. and are costs $35.00 - $45.00 per person.
Upcoming Safaris:
- Friday, June 11 - Snoozing Under the Sea (Scott Aquarium)
- Friday, June 18 - Overnights with Orangutans (Hubbard Orangutan Forest)
- Saturday, July 3 - Snoozing Under the Sea (Scott Aquarium)
- Friday, July 16 - Getting Some Zzzzz's with Gorillas (Hubbard Gorilla Valley)
- Saturday, August 7 - Snoozing Under the Sea (Scott Aquarium)
- Friday, August 20 - Overnights with Orangutans (Hubbard Orangutan Forest)
- Saturday, August 28 - Yeti Base Camp Safari (Asian Highlands)*
- Saturday, September 18 - Dreams in the Desert (Desert Dome)*
- Friday, September 24 - Snoozing Under the Sea (Scott Aquarium)
*Denotes Facility requires tents. Please bring non stakeable tents to overnight.
Concerned about attending Overnights at the Zoo? At Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, guest safety is our number one priority. To ensure this, our Campout Staff is performing enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols based on health and safety guidelines provided by state and local authorities. Additionally, all Zoo Education Employees will be wearing masks through your stay. To help encourage a fun and safe environment we ask that our guests wear masks and observe six-foot social distancing. We will also be conducting a brief health check prior to your overnight stay to make sure that all our guests feel safe and healthy. Number of guests are limited to ensure social distancing in sleeping facilities so reserve your spot today. If you have more questions please see Healthy You, Healthy Zoo.
Make a Reservation
Schools, church groups, scouts, summer camps, families can reserve a private safari date year-round. Overnights include educational programming, paid admission, overnight stay and evening snack. Children must be 4 years of age and accompanied by an adult. For health reasons, we ask that groups provide their own tents. Choose from multiple packages for a unique and memorable experience. Call 402-738-2092 for information and to register.
Concerned about attending Overnights at the Zoo? At Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, guest safety is our number one priority. To ensure this, our Campout Staff is performing enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols based on health and safety guidelines provided by state and local authorities. Additionally, all Zoo Education Employees will be wearing masks through your stay. To help encourage a fun and safe environment we ask that our guests wear masks and observe six-foot social distancing. We will also be conducting a brief health check prior to your overnight stay to make sure that all our guests feel safe and healthy. Number of guests are limited to ensure social distancing in sleeping facilities so reserve your spot today. If you have more questions please see Healthy You, Healthy Zoo.
Current Available Options:
Safari Tent Camp
Let us provide the tents! Canvas tents on wooden platforms with cots, chairs, and other amenities just like you were on a real safari! Located in our African Grasslands near our Lion overlook. Tents include cots, an electrical outlet, nightstand with lantern, area rug, dining table, two director chairs and oscillating fan. Guests must bring their own bedding and comfortable shoes for walking. Cost is $100.00 per person with a 15 person minimum at the campsite.
*Available May through September
Overnight experience includes:
- Zoo Guided Tour
- Evening Snack
- Zoo Admission
- Overnight Stay
- and an Experinence not soon forgotten!
Reservation Form
Large Group
Groups of 25 can call and arrange a private overnight stay. Schools, churches, scouts, summer camps, families and other groups are welcome to make a reservation year-round. Overnight includes educational programming, paid admission, overnight stay, evening snack, night hike, conservation games, movie and morning hike. Other packages are available with additional amenities for a unique and memorable experience. Cost are per person and by facility (see Packages and Pricing list below) with a minimum age of 4 year old.
Campouts
Campouts are overnight educational programs where guests spend the night in platform canvas tents and enjoy learning about what happens at the Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari (Ashland, Nebraska) after dark.
Campouts at Wildlife Safari Park will start at 7:00 pm to accomodate drivers from Lincoln and Omaha. Please plan on joining us from 7:00 pm to 9:00 am and enjoying the country air.
The Campout includes educational programming, overnight stay, park admission, evening hike, and morning hike. Due to health guidelines we are currently unable to provide an evening snack or breakfast. However, guests are allowed to bring food and drink (non-alcoholic) into the park to enjoy. Please feel free to bring marshmallows and s'more condiments to make the ulitimate evening snack! Guests will spend the night at the campsite with platform canvas tents and cots. Groups are asked to bring their own bedding, flashlights, chairs and bug spray.
Please also note Wildlife Safari Park allows food and non-alcoholic drinks to be brought into the Park especially during overnights. Groups are welcome to bring coolers and extra supplies as well as their own tents (if they choose). The Wildlife Safari Park practices "Leave No Trace" so please be aware of what you bring in you must pack out.
Cost is $40 per person (unless otherwise noted) with reservations made a minimum of three weeks in advance. One adult per tent is required and a minimum of 4 years of age to participate.
Wildlife Safari Park is located off Nebraska’s I-80, Exit 426.
16406 292nd Street
Ashland, NE 68003
Upcoming Family Campouts:
- Saturday, June 12 - Croakers in the Creek
- Saturday, July 10 - Nocturnal Insects (Fireflies and Moths)
- Saturday, July 24 - BioBlitz Campout
- Friday, August 6 - Perseids Meteor Shower - Night #1
- Saturday, August 7 - Perseids Meteor Shower - Night #2
- Thursday, August 12 - Perseids Meteor Shower - Peak Night
- Saturday, August 14 - All About Bears
- Friday, August 27 - Howling with the Wolves
- Friday, September 10 - Sounds of Fall
- Saturday, September 25 - Monarch Migration
- Saturday, October 2 - Bat Conservation
- Saturday, October 16 - Howl-O-Ween Safari Campout (cost $60 per person include event)
Campout Guidelines
*Concerned about attending Campouts? At Wildlife Safari Park, guest safety is our number one priority. To ensure this, Wildlife Safari Park Education Staff is performing enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols based on health and safety guidelines provided by state and local authorities. Additionally, all Park employees will be wearing masks through your stay. To help encourage a fun and safe environment we ask that our guests wear masks and observe six-foot social distancing. We will also be conducting a brief health check prior to class to make sure that all our guests feel safe and healthy. Number of guests are limited to ensure social distancing in class settings so reserve your spot today. Please feel free to contact our Education offices for more information at (402)738-2092 / Camps@omahazoo.com.
Private Campouts
Private Campouts are available for schools, churches, boy scouts, girl scouts, summer camps, families and more with a minimum of 15 people and can be reserved for any open date during the Wildlife Safari Park open season (April through October). Guests must be 4 years or older.
For more information please contact the Education Department at 402-739-2092 or at Camps@omahazoo.com.
