Flashlight Safari
Come experience the wonders of the nighttime animal kingdom with exclusive after-hours access to the zoo!
Flashlight Safaris are an opportunity for families with children ages 7 to 14 to visit the zoo at night and learn about the nocturnal world of animals through a variety of games, crafts, and activities.
Flashlight Safari Registration for March 29th & April 12 is sold out!
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Cost
Zoo Members (per person) • $40
Non-Members (per person) • $45
Families must register each individual in their group.
Dates & Time
March 29, April 12, September 6, October 11
6:00pm – 10:00pm
*March 29th and April 12th registration is SOLD OUT! Registration for the fall dates will open this summer.
Itinerary
Arrive at the zoo after closing time and meet your hosts from the Education department outside the front gates. First, you will go behind the scenes in our giraffe barn for an exclusive encounter with these iconic residents of the Lincoln Children’s Zoo. After sunset, see how your nocturnal senses measure up in a series of outdoor games in the dark! Next, embark on a flashlight scavenger hunt to locate coveted animal trading cards in unique locations throughout the zoo. You’ll get to design an arts-and-crafts creation of your choice from an array of nocturnal animals before trekking through the zoo on a guided night hike as we learn about the adaptations of nocturnal animals and meet some nocturnal species in The Hive. Finally, enjoy delicious s’mores by a campfire and end your adventure with a train ride through the dark!
Questions?
Email the Director of Education at jchestnut@lincolnzoo.org, or call 402-475-6741 ext. 137
