5 Museum & Zoo Sleepovers for Philadelphia Kids
These unique overnights welcome kids to explore Philadelphia'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.
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ZooSnooze at Elmwood Park Zoo
Families can spend the night camping at the Elmwood Park Zoo sleepover! The once a month event includes a pizza dinner, flashlight tour of the zoo, campfire and evening activities, an educational show and breakfast in the morning, and admission to the zoo for the rest of the day. Families bring their own camping equipment.
Up Late with the Sphinx at The Penn Museum
While they no longer offer a full museum sleepover experience, kids can still explore The Penn Museum after dark through Up Late with the Sphinx. All museum galleries are open, and a flashlight tour takes them through several in the dark. Kids will also enjoy games and hands-on workshops.
The Academy of Natural Sciences - Night in the Museum
Experience the Academy’s towering dinosaurs — including T. rex — after dark! Your action-packed night at the museum barely leaves room for shut-eye. Explore every corner of the Academy’s famous exhibits, including The Big Dig and Outside In. Enjoy a fascinating live animal show.
Center for Aquatic Sciences Overnight Programs
The Center for Aquatic Sciences Overnight Programs includes a self-guided scheduled tour of Adventure Aquarium exhibits and touch tanks and a guided, behind-the-scenes visit to the top of the Ocean Realm exhibits.
Diggerland USA Family Camp Out
This overnight camp out happens twice a year - once in the spring and once in the fall - and families are invited to bring their own tents and sleep under the stars next to excavators, diggers & dumpers. During the evening of the camp out, you'll also get to experience all the park attractions & arcades late night! Dinner, dessert, bonfires & s'mores are provided that evening, followed by breakfast the next morning and general admission to enjoy the park for a second day.
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