
Culinary delights
Tropical Dinner
Let us whisk you away to the fascinating tropical rainforest habitat at our Tropical Dinner. After a delicious aperitif and an exciting guided tour, enjoy a carefully selected dinner in the heart of the Masoala Rainforest.
CHF 199.–
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Habitat at the zoo:
- Limited number of places
- German
Highlights
Admission to the Masoala Rainforest after the zoo closes; aperitif at the conservation centre; guided tour through the rainforest; gourmet dinner in the Mora-Mora Bar, surrounded by lush evergreen vegetation.
Price
CHF 199.– (includes aperitif, dinner, wine and other beverages, as well as the guided tour)
Dates
The Tropical Dinner takes place from March to December. New dates are added continuously, approximately three months in advance.
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Tropical Dinner

Tropical Dinner
Program
Starting at 6:30 p.m.: Doors open
Guided tour of the Masoala Rainforest (in German, duration: 45 minutes)
Followed by: Dinner at the Mora-Mora Bar, surrounded by the flora and fauna of the Masoala Rainforest
Menu
Main course: choice of meat, fish, or vegetarian; vegan upon request.
Reservation
Suitable for up to 10 people per reservation. For reservations with more than 10 guests, please contact us.
Menu October 2026 |
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Trio of pumpkin: pumpkin panna cotta, spicy pumpkin ragout and pumpkin soup on pea purée, served with lamb’s lettuce and herb vinaigrette |
Duo of locally sourced veal loin and baked sweetbreads on sautéed chanterelles with creamed savoy cabbage balls, served with potato gratin and balsamic jus or Swiss farmed char fillet, garnished with crispy bacon, served with pineapple and leek vegetables, grilled pineapple and sweet potato purée with coconut and ginger or Poached egg on Ribelmais polenta, served with fried porcini mushrooms, marinated baby spinach, toasted pine nuts and Parmesan crisps |
Raspberry mousse tartlet, served with pistachio brittle and walnut ice cream |
Menu November & December 2026 |
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Goat cheese gratinated with rosemary honey on beetroot tartare with pomegranate seeds, served with caramelised apple wedges, toasted almonds and avocado cream |
Duo of locally sourced beef fillet and braised oxtail confit on celeriac mousseline, served with sautéed Brussels sprouts, black truffle and port wine jus or Swiss pike-perch fillet fried skin-side down with wild broccoli and hazelnut potatoes, served with citrus beurre blanc and herb oil or Baked cauliflower florets on saffron risotto, with marinated winter purslane, shaved Sbrinz and walnut gremolata |
Warm chocolate soufflé, served with rum plums and dulce de leche ice cream |
Site Map

The meeting point for the Tropical Dinner is at the Masoala night entrance.
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