Interested in learning more about the Riverbanks overnight program? We’ve tried our best to answer some of the most frequently asked questions below, and we look forward to providing a fun, memorable experience for you!

Yes, we will accommodate any request for separate sleeping quarters.

Your group will be camping on the floor in a heated building. You may want to bring a rolled sleeping mat to place under your sleeping bag.

All participants must be at least six years old. Younger siblings are not permitted.

Dinner is not provided, but your group will be served a light snack in the evening and a continental breakfast with juice and coffee. Please plan on eating dinner prior to the start of your program.

We suggest that you bring the following items…

While the gift shop will NOT be open during the program, we do have cool “I SURVIVED THE NIGHT AT RIVERBANKS ZOO” glow-in-the dark T-shirts for sale ($12 each). Scout groups, we also offer the Riverbanks Wildlife patch for completion of the program at $5 each. You may purchase the shirts or the patches once you receive your confirmation packet.

Remember that the cost per participant (adults included) is $42. Upon registering, each group will be charged a $84 deposit fee, which is due one month from the day that you schedule your overnight with us. Your deposit will be deducted from your TOTAL amount due once the program has taken place. The remaining program fees will be billed after the overnight has taken place.

The group minimum is 30 and the maximum is 50 total participants (adults included). If you do not have 30 total people, you will be required to pay for at least 30. If you arrive with more than 50, your Overnight program will be cancelled on arrival and your deposit will not be returned.

To sign up for the ZooCamp Overnight program, please contact Roni Reeves at 803.779.8717x1140.

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