There comes a night every year that puts animals in the spotlight. The last Friday in August will see our 13th annual Night at the Zoo, this time offering you a taste of Central and South America’s vast biological and cultural diversity through a unique array of summer evening events and activities from 19:00 to 23:00.
Night at the Zoo is the best time for you to take a peek into the secret night lives of our residents amid the flickers of torchlight, with particular focus on recent arrivals like the seven new tarantula species in Zoo Nook, new mates for our blue-throated macaws and greater rhea, as well as Mulan the North Chinese leopard cub, our Cape porcupettes and the youngest residents of Catta Walkthrough. Introducing iconic residents like Asian lions and Amur tigers on their night prowl, Animals in Action can fill a whole evening, coupled with a Dare for those bravest and a journey through our rich past in the House of Knowledge full of zoo relics.
As per our decade-old tradition, there will be plenty of performances and activities for your to indulge in, such as a cultural and culinary journey through the New World, a carnival march, a capoeira performance, fire jugglers, a samba show, star-gazing, and glowing minerals and much more for a fantastic night out! Amusement Park adventures also await you for funs and thrills, with festive lighting for a number of our 24 rides, including the mighty Apollo-X and the beautiful Baroque Swing Ride.
Granting access to all events and activities, Night at the Zoo Passes are available for 3300 HUF per person, while Magic Wristbands granting entry as well as unlimited access to amusement park rides are available for 5900 HUF per person. For the very first time, VIP Passes are also available in limited numbers online for 9900 HUF, granting exclusive experiences. Getting your tickets in advance online for a quick and convenient entry is highly recommended, although both regular and Magic Wristband Passes will still be available on-site.
PROGRAM
18:00 – Gates open for guests with VIP Passes (entrance on Oláh Gábor St.)
18:00-22:00 – Latin American Melodies (Samburu Panorama Patio)
18:30 – Gates open for visitors (zoo and amusement park entrances on Ady Endre St.)
19:00 – Opening Ceremony (Samburu Panorama Patio)
20:00 – Bud Spencer and Terence Hill Homage Concert by Bűnvadászok Duó (in front of the Funhouse)
20:45 – Capoeira Show (in front of the Funhouse)
21:00 – Carneval Samba Show (in front of the Funhouse)
21:30 – Fusion Tribal Belly-dance by Főnix Tribal (in front of the Funhouse)
21:45 – Fire Jugglers (in front of the Funhouse)
22:00-22:30 – Latin American Disco Show with Congas and Salsa Tutorials (in front of the Funhouse)
All evening long (19:00-22:30):
• Zoo Vet Tales (Africa Aviary)
• Glowing Minerals (Africa Aviary)
• Dare (Africa Aviary)
• Succulent Exhibit (Africa Aviary) and Market (Gift Shop)
• House of Zoo Relics
• Star-gazing and Introduction to Astronomy (by the Mini Train)
• Glowing Face-painting and Arts-and-crafts Corner (opposite the Funhouse)
• Tea and Chocolate Tasting (Amusement Park)
Animals in Action:
19:15 – Tufted Capuchin Feed
19:30 – Nile Hippo Feed
19:30 – Reticulated Giraffe Feed
19:30 – South American Tapir Feed
20:00 – Red Panda Feed
20:00 – Red-bellied Piranha Feed
20:00 – Yellow-headed Water Monitor Feed
20:15 – Southern Cassowary Feed
20:30 – Green Tree Python Feed
20:30 – North Chinese Leopard Feed
21:00 – Poison Arrow Frog Feed
21:30 – Two-toed Sloth and Large Hairy Armadillo Feed
21:45 – Asian Lion Feed
22:00 – Raccoon Feed
22:00 – Amur Tiger Feed
22:30 – Nile Crocodile Feed
