Start Date30th Sep 2023 End Date30th Sep 2023
Join us for a late summer evening at Colchester Zoo!
Enjoy a magical twilight spectacular as we remain open until 9.30pm on Saturday 16th and 30th September 2023!
As the temperature drops and the senses sharpen you will have the chance to see some of our animals in a whole new light, as some bed down for the evening whilst for others the night is just beginning
PLUS enjoy a live performance by One-Drum at 6.30pm, 7.30pm and 8.30pm on the Main Stage, with traditional Highlife Jazz and Afrobeat music using authentic African instruments!
Passholders: This event is FREE for Zoo Passholders. Simply turn up on the day and bring with you your valid zoo pass to gain entry into the zoo.
Paying Visitors: We recommend all non-passholders book their tickets online in advance to receive the best price on admission. Starlight Safari Night is included within standard admission making your entry AMAZING value for money!
Learn more about the incredible species here at Colchester Zoo from our Animal Care Team, with a number of special encounters taking place throughout the evening!
View our daytime timetable here.
| TIME | ENCOUNTER |
| 5:00pm | Pygmy Hippopotamus – Kingdom of the Wild |
| 5:10pm | African Animals – Kingdom of the Wild Paddock |
| 5:20pm | Bornean Orangutan – Rajang’s Forest |
| 5:40pm | Patagonian Sea Lion – Playa Patagonia |
| 5:40pm | Mandrill – Edge of Africa |
| 6:00pm | Cheetah – Edge of Africa |
| 6:00pm | Gelada Baboon – Gelada Plateau |
| 6:20pm | Humboldt Penguin – Inca Trail |
| 6:20pm | Red Panda – Wilds of Asia |
| 6:40pm | Amur Tiger – Tiger Taiga |
| 6:40pm | Komodo Dragon – Dragons of Komodo |
| 7:00pm | Spotted Hyena – Edge of Africa |
| 7:00pm | African Elephant – Elephant Kingdom |
| 7:10pm | Smooth-coated Otter – Otter Creek |
| 7:20pm | Meerkat – Suricata Sands |
| 7:40pm | Malayan Sun Bear – Bears of the Rising Sun (lower viewing area) |
| 8:00pm | Patagonian Sea Lion – Playa Patagonia |
Please beware that all events, dates and times are subject to change.