Night Walks for Schools

What do the animals do when the visitors leave the zoo in the evening? Find out during a night walk and get to know the zoo from a different perspective. From spring through fall, book the night walk experience for your school class in the Lewa Savanna every Monday through Wednesday.

Note: Spending the night at the zoo is a very special experience. You’ll be guests of our animals and in their habitat. It is important to us that all students and chaperones behave respectfully while at the zoo and that quiet hours are observed. For this reason, we do not recommend this program for graduating classes.

Night Walk in the Lewa Savanna

For middle school classes (grades 4–6). Maximum of 27 students and 3 adult chaperones. You can book appointments Monday through Wednesday.

• Per teacher/chaperone: CHF 89.–

• Per student: CHF 89.–

• A minimum of 21 participants will be billed

Procedure

The event begins at 6:30 p.m.; participants will settle into their sleeping quarters around 10:30 p.m., and lights out is at 11:00 p.m. The event ends around 9:30 a.m. the next morning. You are also welcome to spend the rest of the day at the zoo.

Meals

The price includes admission to the zoo for the following day, an evening snack at around 9:00 p.m., overnight accommodations, and breakfast. Dinner: Masoala curry with rice (vegetarian/vegan) or African chicken with rice (meat).

What to Bring

You'll be spending the night in tents on camp cots. Please refer to the checklist to see what you should bring with you. Please note: The tents are not heated.

Language

The language used during the night walk is German. Night walks in French, English, and Italian are available upon request for school groups and private groups.