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Night Walk

Stay overnight at the Zoo

What do the animals do when people leave the zoo in the evening? Find out on a night walk. You'll spend the night at the zoo and get to know the animals in a whole new way.

Choose your experience

  • Lewa Savanna

    Stay overnight in a safari tent
  • Mongolian Steppe

    Stay overnight in a yurt
  • For private groups

    Tailored for you
  • For schools

    Information for teachers

Night Walk in the Lewa Savanna

From April until mid-October

What’s the zoo like after sunset? Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of the evening and the wildlife. On this adventure in the Lewa Savannah, you can look forward to: an evening stroll through the Lewa Savannah, a delightful dinner under the open sky, an overnight stay in an authentic safari tent, waking up at the zoo in the morning, and a delicious breakfast at the Pantanal Restaurant.

Options: Adult Night Hike for participants ages 16 and up; Family Night Hike for families with children (ages 6 to 15). Children under age 6 may not participate in the Night Hike.

Duration: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Dinner: Masoala curry with rice (vegetarian/vegan) or African chicken with rice.

Language: German. English and French are available on select dates and upon request for private groups and schools.

How it works: The night walk takes place in the tents regardless of the weather. The tents are not heated.

Price per tent

  • Single occupancy

    CHF 498.–

  • Double occupancy

    CHF 548.–

  • Triple occupancy

    CHF 598.–

  • Four-person occupancy

    CHF 648.–

Program

  • Start at 6:30 pm; move into the sleeping quarters at around 10:30 pm; quiet time at 11 pm. The experience ends at around 9:30 am the following morning. You may spend the rest of the day at the Zoo.
  • MealsIncluded in the price: Zoo admission for the day of arrival and departure, an evening snack at around 9 pm, overnight accommodation and breakfast. Dinner: Masoala curry with rice (vegetarian/vegan) or African chicken with rice.
  • What to bringAccommodation is in tents on camp beds. Please refer to the checklist for what you should bring with you. Please note: the tents are not heated.

Night Walk in the Mongolian Steppe

From April through October

What’s there to discover at the zoo in the evening? Join us on this journey, watch animals at twilight, sleep in a yurt, gain unique insights, and experience the zoo at dawn. This one-of-a-kind adventure includes: an evening stroll through the Masoala Rainforest, a delightful dinner under the stars, an overnight stay in an authentic yurt, waking up at the zoo, and a delicious breakfast at the Pantanal Restaurant.

Options: Adult Night Hike for people ages 16 and up; Family Night Hike for families with children (ages 6 to 15). Children under age 6 cannot participate in the Night Hike.

Duration: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Dinner: Masoala curry with rice (vegetarian/vegan) or African chicken with rice.

Language: German. English and French on select dates, as well as upon request for private groups and schools.

How it works: The night walk takes place in the yurts regardless of the weather. The yurts are not heated.

Price

  • Per person

    You will stay in shared accommodations (6 to 7 persons per yurt)

    CHF 168.–

Program

  • Start at 6:30 pm; move into the sleeping quarters at around 10:30 pm; quiet time at 11 pm. The experience ends at around 9:30 am the following morning. You may spend the rest of the day at the Zoo.
  • MealsIncluded in the price: Zoo admission for the day of arrival and departure, an evening snack at around 9 pm, overnight accommodation and breakfast. Dinner: Masoala curry with rice (vegetarian/vegan) or African chicken with rice.
  • What to bringAccommodation is in yurts. Please refer to the checklist for what you should bring with you. Folding mattresses are provided. Please note: the yurts are not heated.

Night Walk for Private Groups

You can also book your overnight stay at the zoo exclusively for your own group (min. 10 people, max. 32 people). The program is the same as the one described at Night Walk in the Lewa Savanna.

There are eight tents available, accommodating a maximum of four adults or five people (families) per tent.

Price

  • Per person

    CHF 198.–

  • Minimum charge

    i.e., at least 20 participants

    CHF 3'960.–

Do you have any questions?

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    044 254 28 14 (Mo bis Fr, 9 bis 12/14 bis 16:30 Uhr)

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