Scout Safari Night

Calling All Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts - there's a night at the Zoo just for you! We invite Scouts and their families to an exclusive after-hours event at the Zoo that meets badge requirements (coming soon!). Scout Safari Night includes animal enrichment making, owl pellet investigation, keeper talks, live animal encounters, conservation carnival, worm composting & seed planting, tours of the John J. Palumbo Veterinary Hospital, mad scientist lab, a commemorative Scout Safari Night patch and more! We guarantee patches for scouts who register in advance online only and cannot guarantee patch availability for walk-ins.)

Make your night even more of an adventure - snooze at the Zoo after your Scout Safari Night experience with Scout Safari Snore & Roar!

Please Note: Scout Safari Night has been temporarily supsended for the 2021 season.

Details & Pricing

Roger Williams Park Zoo members receive a discount per person on Scout Safari events.

Scout Safari Night

Scout Safari Night includes animal enrichment making, owl pellet investigation, keeper talks, live animal encounters, conservation carnival, worm composting & seed planting, tours of the John J. Palumbo Veterinary Hospital, mad scientist lab, a commemorative Scout Safari Night patch and more! All while completing a variety of badge requirements (coming soon!).

Participants can also take part in a service project by collecting items for our animals wish list.

Date: Temporarily supsended for 2021 season

Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Price: (RWPZoo members receive a $3 discount/person.)

Please note: All participants age 15 and younger must be accompanied by a paid, registered adult. There are no refunds for Scout Safari Night registrations after April 9.

Questions? Contact Programs@rwpzoo.org or call (401) 785-3510 ext. 358.

Scout Safari Snore & Roar Overnight

Make your night even more of an adventure - Snooze at the Zoo after your Scout Safari Night experience!

Scout Safari Snore & Roar registrations will include all Scout Safari Night activities, and continue after 8:30pm with a snack, program animal encounters, and a flashlight tour of the North America region of the Zoo. Set up your sleeping bags in the Meller-Danforth Education Center with popcorn and a movie. You’ll need your zzzzs before waking up with the animals! We provide a light breakfast before a morning Zoo tour.

Please note: Scout Safari Snore & Roar capacity is limited to 40 participants. A paid, registered adult must accompany all participants age 15 and younger.

Date: Temporarily supsended for 2021 season

Time: 8:30 pm - 10:00 am
Price: (RWPZoo members receive a $3 discount/person.)

Questions? Contact Programs@rwpzoo.org or call (401) 785-3510 ext. 358.

Please note: All participants age 15 and younger must be accompanied by a paid, registered adult. There are no refunds for Scout Safari Night registrations after April 9.

Questions or to be added to the waitlist: please contact the registrar at Programs@rwpzoo.org or call (401) 785-3510 ext. 358.

Snore & Roar Overnight FAQs

Where will we sleep?

Participants sleep in our climate-controlled classrooms on vinyl tile floors. While the tile is more sanitary than carpet, the sleeping surface is hard. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring a cushion, sleeping mat or extra blankets. We do permit twin-size air mattresses or larger air mattresses shared by more than one person. The Overnight Program Director sleeps nearby and night security monitors Zoo grounds.

Are there shower facilities?

No. Public restrooms are available, but do not include showers.

Will meals be included with the Scout Safari Night Snore and Roar?

The Scout Safari Overnight will include all Snore and Roar activities except dinner. Snore and Roar participants should eat before the event or be prepared to purchase food at the Zoo’s concessions during the event. All concessions will close at 8:30 PM. A snack of popcorn will be provided at night and a light breakfast will be served in the morning.

My child has an allergy/needs to take medication before bed. Who should I speak to?

An individual certified in First Aid and CPR is onsite at all times. We collect information on participant needs prior to each Snore & Roar experience. Zoo staff are well trained in accommodating guests' needs. All medications are the responsibility of chaperones, and those with food allergies are encouraged to bring their own meal substitutions.

I have a child that is under six years old that would like to attend. Why can’t he/she?

While touring the zoo at night is fun for all ages, sleeping overnight can be intimidating. More importantly, we form the program for specific ages. Please consider one of the Zoo’s day education programs or events for younger children.

What happens if it rains?

Snore & Roar is rain or shine, and outdoor components continue as planned except when safety is of concern. Participants are always encouraged to bring weather and seasonally appropriate clothing.