Get ready for a WILD overnight adventure! 🦒🌙Denton County 4-H is excited to offer members and their parents a unique opportunity to spend the night at the Fort Worth Zoo! This special overnight experience will give participants the chance to explore the zoo after dark, learn about incredible animals, and discover what happens when the zoo closes to the public.
From a nighttime zoo tour to an early morning hike before the gates open, this adventure is sure to create lasting memories for our 4-H families!
Event Details
Dates: Friday, November 20 – Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location: Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth, Texas
Drop-Off: Friday, November 20 at 8:00 PM
Pick-Up: Saturday, November 21 at 10:00 AM
Cost: $100 per person
Who Can Attend: Denton County 4-H members and parents
Registration Deadline: Monday, November 9, 2026
Availability: Limited spots available!
What's Included in Registration?
Your $100 registration fee includes:
🦒 Overnight Stay at the Zoo
Spend the night at the Fort Worth Zoo! Participants will enjoy a unique overnight experience surrounded by the sights and sounds of the zoo.
🌙 Nighttime Zoo Tour
Explore the zoo after regular operating hours and learn more about its animals and their nighttime behaviors.
🐾 Morning Animal Encounter
Start your morning with a special animal encounter and an opportunity to learn more about some of the zoo's amazing animals.
🌅 Early Morning Zoo Hike
Experience the zoo before it opens to the general public! Participants will enjoy a morning hike and see the zoo from a different perspective.
🎟️ All-Day Saturday Zoo Admission
The overnight program concludes at 10:00 AM on Saturday, but the adventure doesn't have to end there! Your registration includes zoo admission for the remainder of Saturday, November 21.
How to Register
Registration is a two-step process. Both steps are required to complete your registration.
Step 1: Pay
The cost is $100 per person, and payment is the first step toward securing your spot.
Every person attending, including both youth and adults, must have a paid registration.
Pay Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/overnight-safari
Registration closes Monday, November 9, 2026, or earlier if all available spots are filled.
Space is limited, so we encourage families to register early!
Step 2: Complete Your Registration Packet
After completing payment, download and complete the Overnight Safari Registration Packet available below.
A separate completed registration packet is required for EACH participant, including youth and adults.
Completed registration packets must be emailed to:
Deva Bruce
[email protected]
Deadline to Submit Forms: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Please do not wait until the last minute to submit your paperwork. All required forms must be received before the event.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, and veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this program or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Steven Baringer at 940-349-2884 or [email protected] by November 6, 2026.
Event venue
Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Pkwy,Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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