Sleeping Bag Safari: Overnight at the Omaha Zoo

Dive into an unforgettable night at the zoo!  

Join us for a one-of-a-kind overnight adventure at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Spend the night sleeping beside the incredible exhibits in the aquarium. As the crowds go home and the lights dim, the zoo comes alive in a whole new way! 

During this special overnight experience, Girl Scouts will explore wildlife and conservation through hands-on educational activities led by zoo experts. Discover what the animals are up to after dark during exclusive guided evening tours, play interactive games all about animals and conservation, and relax with a themed movie before bedtime. Enjoy a light evening snack, then drift off to sleep surrounded by the wonders of the aquarium. 

In the morning, wake up bright and early for a guided tour before the zoo opens to the public—and then enjoy admission to the zoo for the rest of the day! 

Participation Options 

Families:
Families are welcome to attend together! A parent or guardian must attend with their child if registering as a family. Siblings are welcome to attend. All participants must be registered—no walk-ins are allowed. 

Troops:
Troops are welcome to attend together with registered adult chaperones. All adult chaperones must be registered Girl Scout volunteers with current background checks and must follow the Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints for adult-to-youth ratios. Each troop must have at least two unrelated adult chaperones, including one woman. 

Additional Information 

• Cots, air mattresses, and/or sleeping bags are recommended. 
• Chaperones are required per Girl Scout safety ratios and must register for the event. 
• Participants must be ages 4 and up. 
• No outside food or beverages are allowed, except water. 
• All tours and activities will be led by zoo staff. 
• If you need a wheelchair or electric scooter, please reserve one through the Zoo Gift Shop at least 2 days in advance by calling (402) 738-5140. 

 Registration opens on May 15. Deadline to register is June 27.  

2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program Reward Information 

This event is included as a reward experience for the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program. 

Registration will open first for Girl Scouts who choose this overnight adventure using their cookie program reward points. Any remaining spots will open to all other Girl Scout members beginning on May 15, 2026. 

Please note: 

• Availability is not guaranteed. 
• The number of spots released to general registration (if any) will depend entirely on reward selections. 
• The best way to secure your spot is to earn the experience through the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program Reward Points.