Roar 'n' Snore Camp Information
Feast, snooze and explore the Zoo after dark during this unique overnight Roar 'n' Snore camping experience.
Arriving and check-in
Roar ‘n’ Snore check in is 5.30pm. Please meet at the zoo’s service entrance (Gate 1). The service entrance is located along the
red brick wall, to the right of the main entrance on Elliott Avenue.
Your hosts will show you where to park overnight inside the zoo grounds and escort you to the campsite, inside the historic
elephant exhibit (which has been renovated for humans now, not just elephants). Please note: cars are parked at your own risk.
We advise you to pack your car with additional items you may need, as you will have access to your vehicle during your stay.
You’ll receive refreshments on arrival with time to settle in and take in your surrounds for the evening.
If you are running late on the day please call the camp hosts on 0408 599 667. This phone will be switched on from 4.45pm on the day of your camp.
Itinerary day 1
• 5.30pm Arrive, meet your hosts and enjoy refreshments, including a complimentary glass of sparkling, beer or wine
• 6:30pm Hosted walking experience – Lion Gorge at Dusk
• 7:15pm Set up for the night at the old heritage Elephant Exhibit
• 7.30pm Aussie BBQ Dinner
• 8.15pm Hosted walking experience – Night & Nocturnal
• 9.30pm Return to the campsite for a late supper
• 10.00pm Prepare for Snore…ing
Itinerary day 2
• Rise & Shine – Wake Up,
• 7.15am Breakfast
• 8:15am - Hosted walking experience – Dawn Adventure
• 9.00am Check out and say goodbye to your hosts!
• You may enjoy the rest of the day at the zoo if you wish!
Roar ‘n’ Snore guests also receive 15% discount on all behind-the-scenes or animal experiences.
Melbourne Zoo closes at 5pm.
What's included
• Canvas tents that sleep a maximum of three adults, or two adults and one child (you won’t have to share with anyone you don’t know!)
• Camp mattresses for each guest
• Camp chairs for each guest
• 3 x guided experiences through the zoo including a sneak peek behind the scenes
• Zoo admission for the day after camp
• 15% off on all behind-the-scenes or animal experiences
• Refreshments on arrival including a complimentary glass of sparkling, beer or wine (please BYO alcohol if desired)
• Dinner, supper and breakfast
• Water, orange juice, soft drink, milk, a selection of teas and coffee
• Toilets are within walking distance and are open all night
What to bring
- Sleeping bag and pillow
- Personal toiletries, soaps and medications
- Warm clothes and pyjamas
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera
- Torch if you wish
- Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- A sense of adventure!
- If you would like to enjoy any alcohol during your stay, you’re welcome to BYO. For safety reasons, please don’t go overboard on the drinks. We do reserve the right to remove disruptive visitors from the campsite.
What not to bring
There are a few things we ask you to please leave at home:
- Pets (we love animals, but pets and lions don’t mix)
- Balloons, balls, cap guns and other things that may
irritate other guests - Bikes, skateboards and rollerblades
- Fireworks
- Whistles or musical instruments
- If you are unwell, stay home and rest up. Let us know
before your Roar ‘n’ Snore if you are not feeling 100% and
we will reschedule it for when you are feeling better.
Terms and conditions
Minimum age 5 years. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cancellation policy
Roar ‘n’ Snore is an all-weather program. However, we may cancel camps due to unsafe weather conditions, or insufficient bookings. Whenever possible, you will be notified in advance and rebooked for another day, or payment will be refunded. It is always regrettable when a guest needs to cancel their Roar ‘n’ Snore. To cancel your booking, please call us on 1300 966 784. If you need to cancel your Roar ‘n’ Snore for any reason other than illness, compassionate grounds or other extreme circumstances, the following cancellation terms apply:
• Reschedule or refund available for cancellations made seven days or more prior to event
• No refund or reschedule available for cancellations made less than seven days prior to the event date