6 Museum & Zoo Sleepovers for Los Angeles Kids

These unique overnights welcome kids to explore LA & OC's best museums, zoos and other special spots in a whole new way. Keep them in mind for an epic birthday celebration, scout troop or sports team bonding event, or an amazing experience gift for the family.

If your family has attended a zoo, aquarium or museum sleepover near Los Angeles, please chime in with your review and let us all know how it was. Sharing your experience will help fellow parents trying to decide which ones are worth it.

Check each event's website link for more details about upcoming dates, costs and logistics.


 
    LA Zoo - Wild Wonder Family Slumber
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     (2474.3 mi)

    Time

    6pm-10am

    Price
    $85/person
    Ages
    5+ years

    Erynn:  An overnight adventure at the zoo will fulfill your little naturalist's wildest dreams! A pizza and salad dinner, guided nighttime tour, and a camp out in the Condor Rescue Zone will thrill kids- and the continental breakfast and special morning visit with the zoo's ambassador animals will end your stay on a sweet note! Have a scout group that is looking for an overnight? Check out the Zoo's Zoopendous Nights which are designed just for scouts (ages 6-12)!

    L.A. Zoo Lights Overnight Adventure
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     (2474.3 mi)

    Time

    5:30 pm

    Erynn:  This special L.A. Zoo Lights sleepover includes a nighttime guided tour of the lights throughout the Zoo plus dinner and an evening snack. Go to sleep listening to bedtime stories, then have a walk in the Zoo and a continental breakfast in the morning. You'll also get to do a meet-and-greet with some of the resident animals!

    Ages: 5+

    Cost: $85/person

    Discovery Cube LA - Sleepovers
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     (2480.5 mi)

    Discovery Cube Los Angeles’s sleepover program offers an overnight experience for groups that want to enjoy the Cube exclusively to themselves. The Sleepover program includes pizza dinner, snacks, themed hands-on activities, and movies to create a truly unforgettable nighttime experience.

    Skirball Cultural Center - Family Sleepover
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     (2488.0 mi)

    Time

    6 pm - 9 am

    Erynn:  The Skirball Cultural Center museum houses a model of Noah's Ark where kids can climb, play, build, and explore- and now you can stay overnight for even more hands-on fun. Spend the night on the "boat", design an animal-themed take home craft, and then play games, tell stories, and more. Dinner and breakfast are included.

    Cost: $55 per person

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