Summer Lates
10th August & 24th August 2024
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Experience a summer like no other as we stay open until 9.00pm! Enjoy an extra three hours of exploring at no additional cost!
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 to book their tickets online in advance to receive the best price on admission.
Timetable:
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Performances by Steel Drummer, Ian Beckles
Tap your toes to the wonderful LIVE performance from Ian Beckles.
4:30pm – 5:10pm | Playa Patagonia (Next to Beach Hut) |
5:30pm – 6:10pm | Meerkat Hangout Picnic Area |
6:30pm – 7:10pm | Lake (Next to Wrap Bar) |
7:30pm – 8:10pm | Zoo Exit (Outpost Gift Shop) |
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Performances by A Taste Of Southern Africa
Dance along to Marimba Music from Otto & The Mutapa Calling.
5:15pm – 5:45pm | Main Stage |
6:45pm – 7:15pm | Main Stage |
8:15pm – 8:45pm | Main Stage |
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Wild Vibe Crew
We are excited to welcome back Jammy Creative Studios, Wild Vibe Crew, with parties and parades!
6:00pm – 6:30pm | Starts at Main Stage |
7:30pm – 8:00pm | Main Stage |
Animal Encounters
Find out more about your favourite species.
5:15pm | Smooth-coated Otter (Otter Creek) |
5:45pm | Bornean Orangutan (Rajang’s Forest) |
5:45pm | Humboldt Penguin (Inca Trail) |
6:00pm | Red Panda (Rivers Edge) |
6:00pm | Slender-tailed Meerkat (Suricata Sands) |
6:15pm | Mandrill (Edge of Africa) |
6:15pm | Gelada Baboon (Gelada Plateau) |
6:30pm | Komodo Dragon (Dragons of Komodo) |
6:30pm | Ring-tailed Lemur (Lost Madagascar, Lemur Bridge) |
6:45pm | Malayan Sun Bear (Bears of the Rising Sun) |
7:00pm | African Elephant (Elephant Kingdom, Outside Paddock) |
7:30pm | Spotted Hyena (Edge of Africa) |
7:45pm | Patagonian Sea Lion (Playa Patagonia) |
Please beware that all events, dates and times are subject to change.