Safari Nights
Safari Nights
Walk, sleep and eat with the animals.
Safari Nights at Auckland Zoo is your chance to see your favourite animals in a whole new light. Whether you sleep over, stay for a barbecue, or just experience the guided night walk, we promise you a night to remember...
Your Safari Night guides will lead you on a torch-lit evening walk to see what the animals get up to after dark. In the Zoo at night, it's just YOU... and the animals... and your guide who'll give you a fascinating glimpse of what's going on.
You may also choose to sleep over at the Old Elephant House in the heart of the Zoo – a unique experience. Nicely tired after your night walk, you can lie back and enjoy the animal sounds as you nod off to sleep. In the morning, we'll serve you breakfast before you head home to tell your family and friends about your amazing night at the Zoo.
There are three options to suit all requirements and budgets.
Group Safari Nights
Only available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Minimum group number required: 20 people
The Ultimate Safari Night
A thrilling option, it includes the barbecue, night walk and sleepover at the Zoo's Old Elephant House. Wake up with the animals and enjoy an early breakfast in unique surroundings.
$60 per person
The Ultimate Safari Night (PDF 152 Kb)
Safari Night Walk and Barbecue
Enjoy a tasty barbeque dinner followed by the amazing night-time adventure.
$47 per person
Safari Night Walk and Barbeque (PDF 152 Kb)
Safari Night Walk
(only available when booked in conjunction with a private function)
Choose from a 1-hour ($22.50 per person), 1.5-hour ($28.00 per person) or a 2-hour ($33.00 per person) guided tour taking in the night-time sights and sounds.
Safari Night Walk (PDF 152 Kb)
DVD Safari Nights
Drop the kids off at the Zoo for a night of fun (no parents allowed!). Includes a barbecue, night walk, movie (Open Season, rated G, Surf's Up, or Monster House, rated PG) followed by a sleepover. If they survive the night, we will provide them with breakfast and a morning tour before you pick them up.
Age: 8 years old and above
Price: $60 per child
Hours: 2.30pm to 9.30am the next day
Includes: activity trail, safari walk, movie, dinner (barbecue), supper, breakfast and morning tour.
14 January 2009 – The Water Horse
15 April 2009 – Movie TBC
8 July 2009 – Movie TBC
7 October 2009 – Movie TBC
Please note: all dates are for kids only.
DVD Safari Night (PDF 113 Kb)
Small groups nights
If you would like to experience a Safari Night but don't have the minimum number required to book your own night, why not join us on one of our small groups nights? Choose between either the BBQ and walk or sleepover options.
The next available dates for small groups nights are:
12 January 2009
20 January 2009
14 April 2009
7 July 2009
6 October 2009
Option 1- Barbecue, walk and sleepover – Ultimate Safari Night (PDF 158 Kb)
Option 2 – Barbecue and walk – Safari Night Walk and Barbeque (PDF 152 Kb)
Age: suitable for adults and kids 5 years and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Price: $60 per person (option 1) and $47 per person (option 2)
Hours: 4.30pm to 8am the next day (Option 1) or 4.30pm – 10pm (Option 2)
Click here to book a Safari Night online
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