Safari Overnights:

Experience the Academy after Dark

Enjoy interactive activities and meet some of our live animals—all with the guidance of the Academy's experienced naturalists! Break to socialize and enjoy refreshments and snacks. Sleep next to lions, tigers, or Tyrannosaurus rex. Awake to a light breakfast and more exploration. Each child receives a participation patch.

Friends & Family Overnights are open to the public. These overnights are available on March 19, April 16 and May 22, and include our new Survivor program. Overnighters will investigate:

• How dinosaurs eat their lunches without becoming lunch themselves;
• Why animals have camouflage, spines, warning colors and more;
• How to become an excellent tracker as you travel through the museum on a scavenger hunt;
• Solve a puzzling challenge as a team!

Scouts and their families can have fun while completing requirements at our special Scout Overnights. See Boy Scout Overnights and Girl Scout Overnights for more information.

All Overnights

Time:

6:30 pm to 9:00 am; Check-in is 6:30-7 pm.

Ages:

Safari Overnights are appropriate for children ages 7-14. One adult is required per 3 children. No outside food or drink is permitted and extra large sleeping mattresses are discouraged.

Reservations:

Call 215-299-1060.

Fees:

Children: $35/child for members; $40/child for non-members

Adults: $30/adult for members; $35/adult for non-members

A deposit of $10 per person is due upon registration. The balance is due one month prior to the Safari Overnight date.

If you cancel:

Any cancellations made more than 30 days before the date will be refunded in full. Partial or full cancellations made 7-30 days before the overnight will be subject to a $10/person fee. Cancellations made the week of the overnight will not be refunded.

If we cancel:

The Academy may cancel a Safari Overnight if there aren't enough participants. If so, we'll notify you two weeks prior to the event. We'll try to arrange another overnight for you. If not, you'll be granted a full refund.