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...
About Safari Nights
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.
Safari Night Options
There are a number of options to suit all requirements and budgets.
Group Safari Nights
Ideal for school trips, community groups, team building - or for that special occasion.
Group Safari Nights are only available on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights and must have a minimum group of 20 people.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
| Option | Price per person | Min. age to attend | Min. group number required |
Safari Night Walk and Barbeque Enjoy a tasy barbeque dinner followed by the amazing night-time adventure. | $48 | 5 years | 20 |
The Ultimate Safari Night (Sleepover) A thrilling option, it includes the barbeque, night walk and sleepover at the Zoo's Old Elephant House. Wake up with the animals and enjoy an early breakfast in unique surroundings. | $62 | 5 years | 20 |
Safari Night Walk Choose from a 1-hour ($23 per person), 1.5-hour ($29 per person) or a 2-hour ($34 per person) guided tour taking in the night-time sights and sounds. Please contact our Zoo Functions team on (09) 360 3813 or email our functions team for details. | 1 hour: $23 per person | N/A | N/A |
Small Groups Safari Nights
Interested in Safari Nights but don't have the mimimum number to book your own night?
Why not join us on one of our public mixed group Safari Nights – scheduled throughout the year.
| Option | Price per person | Min. age to attend | Min. group number required | Upcoming dates |
Small Groups Safari Nights Round up your friends and come along to one of our public small group safari nights. Please note: this option is suitable for adults and kids 5 years and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Option 1 - Barbeque, walk and sleepover (from 4.30pm to 8am the next day) – View the itinerary. | $62 (option 1) $48 (option 2)
| 5 years | N/A | Tuesday 5 October 2010 |
DVD Safari Nights (kids only) Drop the kids off at the Zoo for a night of fun (no parents allowed!) Movies: Open Season (rated G), Surf's Up, Monster House (rated PG) or The Waterhorse | $62 | Strictly 8 years | N/A | Wednesday 6 October 2010 |
Things to Know
Things to bring (sleepovers): Comfortable clothing, covered walking footwear, raincoat, sleeping bag or other warm bedding (a sleeping mat is provided), sleep sheet and pillow, pyjamas, a torch with red cellophane covering the light, toiletries.
Things to bring (BBQ & walk): Comfortable clothing, covered walking footwear, raincoat, a torch with red cellophane covering the light
BBQ - the BBQ consists of sausages, coleslaw, potato salad, bread & cordial. Steak or vegetarian options can be provided at an extra $6 per person.
Alcohol – No alcohol is allowed unless you book a Safari Night as an add-on to a zoo function.
Do not bring! - camera with a flash on the night walk, radios, whistles, balloons, balls, frisbees, hacky sacs or throwing games
Note: there are no shower facilities at the Old Elephant House.
Safari Night Bookings
To book, call (09) 353 0755.
For more information – phone us on (09) 353 0755 or email us by clicking the Contact us link below.
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Helping Animals in the Wild
Auckland Zoo is involved in breeding and recovery and research programmes for many threatened and endangered native and exotic animals.
Your experience gives back
By going on a Safari Night, you contribute to helping us carry out this vital work. Along with our conservation work on site, through the Auckland Zoo Conservation Fund, we also support field conservation projects for endangered wildlife – both here in New Zealand and overseas.
Safari Nights are your chance to see your favourite animals in a whole new light...
To book, phone us on (09) 353 0755
