Masoala by Night
Culinary delights
Masoala Rainforest
Culinary delights
Masoala by Night
At night in the rainforest: not eerie, but beautifully illuminated in a dreamlike atmosphere and accompanied by excellent food – this is “Masoala by Night”, our offer for an unforgettable evening at Zoo Zurich.
CHF 169.–/199.–
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Habitat at the zoo:
- Limited availability
- German
Highlights
Admission to the illuminated Masoala Rainforest after the zoo closes; a carefully curated gourmet dinner menu including aperitif and drinks; short guided tours of the rainforest at night with our zoo guides.
Choose your option
Masoala by Night is available in two options. Please see the details in the description below the dates.
Minimum age
The minimum age for this event is 16. Toddlers and infants cannot participate in the event.
Upcoming events
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Masoala by Night
Culinary delights
Masoala Rainforest
CHF 169.–/199.–
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Masoala by Night
Culinary delights
Masoala Rainforest
CHF 169.–/199.–
Wednesday & Thursday
For CHF 199, you'll enjoy:
Cocktail reception
5-course meal in an intimate setting at the Mora-Mora bar in the heart of the Masoala Rainforest
Unlimited drinks and wine pairings from Zweifel 1898
Short guided tours in the Masoala Rainforest
Please also see our important notes regarding Masoala by Night.
Program
Starting at 6:00 p.m.: Admission via the Masoala night entrance
6:00–7:00 p.m.: Cocktail reception at the Nature Conservation Center
7:00–10:30 p.m.: Five-course meal served at the Mora-Mora Bar
6:45–10:00 p.m.: Short guided tours
Please arrive by 7 pm at the latest (last admission). You are welcome to take a break from your meal at any time to explore the rainforest.
January Dinner Menu for Wednesday & Thursday |
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Amuse-Bouche |
Vitello al Salmone with local veal and Sattler trout, garnished with Vuna cream and caper berries, served with lemon sauce and herb oil or Vuna tartare on pumpernickel, garnished with pesto nero and caper berries, served with lemon sauce and dill oil |
Palma Spritz on Ice Blood orange sorbet with Tequila Blanco and Prosecco |
Local veal cheek and fried sweetbreads with balsamic jus, served with a quartet of root vegetables or Grilled king oyster mushroom with forest mushroom bulgur, served with wild herb sauce, toasted pine nuts, shaved winter truffle and truffle chips |
Raspberry mousse tartlet with vanilla espuma, served with coconut ice cream and pistachio brittle |
Friandise |
February Dinner Menu for Wednesday & Thursday |
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Amuse-Bouche |
Duet of Frutigen sturgeon: souffléed sturgeon fillet with Oona caviar on cucumber relish, garnished with rosewater crisps or Grilled organic seitan on cucumber relish with dill mustard foam, served with wakame caviar and rosewater crisps |
Gin-Fizz-Spritz on Ice Lemon sorbet with Kifaru gin and Prosecco |
Swiss beef fillet wrapped in savoy cabbage with port wine jus, served with truffled potato cakes and ProSpecieRara vegetables or Risoni risotto served with pumpkin in various textures (pickled, braised and foamed), with toasted pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil |
Crunchy caramel tartlet with salted butter, rum plums and yoghurt ice cream |
Friandise |
Friday & Saturday
For CHF 169, you’ll enjoy:
Aperitif
5-course meal at Masoala Restaurant, including wine pairings
Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages
Wine bar with tastings and expert advice from Zweifel 1898
Cocktails at the Mora-Mora Bar
Short guided tours through the Masoala Rainforest
Please also see our important notes regarding Masoala by Night.
Program
Starting at 6:00 p.m.: Admission via the Masoala night entrance
6:00–7:00 p.m.: Cocktail reception at the Nature Conservation Center
7:00–10:30 p.m.: Five-course meal served, including a dessert buffet, at the Masoala Restaurant
6:45–10:00 p.m.: Short guided tours
Please arrive by 7 pm at the latest (last admission). You can pause your meal at any time to explore the rainforest.
January Dinner Menu for Friday & Saturday | ||
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Amuse-Bouche | ||
Vitello al Salmone with local veal and Sattler trout, garnished with Vuna cream and caper berries, served with lemon sauce and herb oil or Vuna tartare on pumpernickel, garnished with pesto nero and caper berries, served with lemon sauce and dill oil | ||
Palma Spritz on Ice Blood orange sorbet with Tequila Blanco and Prosecco | ||
Local veal cheek and fried sweetbreads with balsamic jus, served with a quartet of root vegetables or Grilled king oyster mushroom with forest mushroom bulgur, served with wild herb sauce, toasted pine nuts, shaved winter truffle and truffle chips | ||
Dessert buffet with a selection of Swiss cheeses |
February Dinner Menu for Friday & Saturday | ||
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Amuse-Bouche | ||
Duet of Frutigen sturgeon: souffléed sturgeon fillet with Oona caviar on cucumber relish, garnished with rosewater crisps or Grilled organic seitan on cucumber relish with dill mustard foam, served with wakame caviar and rosewater crisps | ||
Gin-Fizz-Spritz on Ice Lemon sorbet with Kifaru gin and Prosecco | ||
Swiss beef fillet wrapped in savoy cabbage with port wine jus, served with truffled potato cakes and ProSpecieRara vegetables or Risoni risotto served with pumpkin in various textures (pickled, braised and foamed), with toasted pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil | ||
Dessert buffet with a selection of Swiss cheeses |
Important Notes
To ensure you have an enjoyable evening, please note the following:
Explore the Rainforest
You are welcome to explore the rainforest at any time. Please always stay on the main trails in the visitor area and do not bring glasses and/or food with you on your exploration tours. The adventure trails are closed. Out of consideration for the animals, flashlights are not permitted, and we ask that you take photos without using the flash.
Clothing
The Masoala Rainforest has high humidity (80% and higher). The evening temperature at this time of year is about 20 degrees.
The Masoala Restaurant is normally air-conditioned or heated.
Seating Arrangement
You will have a designated seat for dinner. This means you can explore the rainforest at your leisure and return to your table whenever you like.
Key Dates
7:00 p.m.: Latest arrival time
8:30 p.m.: We ask that you take your seat by this time at the latest so you can enjoy the evening to the fullest.
10:30 p.m.: End of the evening
Private Party
You can also book “Masoala by Night” exclusively on Wednesdays and Thursdays for groups of 30 or more, and on Fridays and Saturdays for groups of 75 or more—for example, for a corporate or club event.
Groups
We are happy to accept group inquiries for 11 or more people at erlebnis@zoo.ch.
Getting There
We recommend traveling by public transportation.
Book now!
Do you have any questions?
Contact our Culinary Experiences Team
We are happy to assist you!
044 254 26 66 (Mo bis Fr, 9 bis 12/14 bis 16:30 Uhr)
erlebnis@zoo.ch