Close Encounters
| Zookeeper For A Day | Overnights |
Zookeeper for a Day
Spend a full day working alongside zookeepers as they care for the animals at Zoo Miami. Assist with feeding and exhibit maintenance, and learn how they identify and evaluate their animals everyday. Participants will gain an understanding and appreciation of the world's wildlife and the role Zoo Miami plays in efforts to conserve it.
Participant must be at least 18 years of age to participate.
| Zookeeper For A Day - Availability & Cost | |
|---|---|
| Offered Saturdays and Sundays 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
$145 (plus tax) includes lunch and a Zookeeper t-shirt. |
Advance notice required. For reservations, call the Group Sales Department at (305) 251-0400, ext. 84940.
Overnights (Zoo-inns)


Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 PM - 9:00 AM
Bring your scout group, school group, or just a group of your friends to spend the night at the Zoo! In this sleepover program, you'll have a personalized behind-the-scenes walking tour of selected zoo exhibits, sleep in an air-conditioned building, and enjoy a special morning activity.Zoo-inns are available for adults and children at least six years of age and include a pizza dinner, light breakfast and a souvenir. Program varies according to animal availability.
| Overnight Fees | |
|---|---|
| Member Fees | $45.00/person |
| Non-Member Fees | $50.00/person |
| Overnight Group Size | |
|---|---|
| Minimum People | 15 people |





