Awaken your senses to uncover the secret stories of the creatures who thrive in the dark.
A specialized overnight program from
7:30pm - 9:30am.
Fun for Children’s Parties, Guide, Scout & Youth Group Programs.
Offered Friday and Saturdays from late September - April (Minimum age 4)
Registration for Fall 2026 opens later this summer.
Stay tuned!

Explorers step into the secret world of nocturnal animals with a magical Glow in the Wild lantern walk. Inside your Zoo's pavilions and Learning & Engagement Auditorium, you'll become junior field researchers — using camera traps, biofacts, and field guides to crack the code of how animals see, hear, and hunt after dark. From outdoor discovery along Zoo pathways to hands-on habitat explorations, every moment is packed with wildlife secrets and after-hours fun!
Your Overnight Adventure Includes
- Evening programming at the Toronto Zoo, outdoor activities, plus the opportunity to explore the rest of the Zoo the following day
- Bedtime snacks!
- Sleeping accommodations in the Learning & Engagement Auditorium – cots included
- Morning guided tour of a pavilion, featuring a special animal visitor
- Breakfast voucher (redeemable at Tim Hortons in Peacock Café)
- Complimentary parking during the overnight stay and until 10:30am the following morning
Offered Friday and Saturdays from late September - April (Minimum age 4)
Registration for Fall 2026 opens later this summer.
Stay tuned!

Sample Itinerary
(Times are approximate and subject to change)
7:15pm Meet your Field Guides
7:30pm Enter the Zoo and Field Station Tour
8:00pm Outdoor Exploration & Activity
9:15pm Return to our Field Station for Indoor Activity
9:45pm Snack & PJs
10:30pm Lights Out!
6:50am Wake-Up call
8:00am Depart for Tour
9:30am Breakfast
Rain or shine program, please dress for the weather!

Nature's Night Shift Crest
Available for Purchase
$7.49 + HST(each)
Pre-order your exclusive 3" x 2" crest to have it ready upon your arrival!
To pre-order, please contact
2026/2027
Pricing:
Groups of 20 - 30 participants
(min. 20 participants, max. 30 participants):
$83.19+ HST per person
Contact Us:
416-392-5947
[email protected]
Programs – Learning & Engagement
361A Old Finch Ave
Toronto, ON M1B 5K7










