$26.00 per Annual Pass Holder Adult / $20.00 per Annual Pass Holder Child (Ages 5-12)
$32.00 per Non-Pass Holder Adults / $25.00 per Non-Pass Holder Child (Ages 5-12)
Experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo after dark on this exciting nighttime adventure! Your evening begins in the Discovery Center with up close ambassador animal encounters before setting out on a guided flashlight tour through the Zoo. Along the way, you’ll discover how the Zoo comes alive at night as you explore the fascinating world of nocturnal wildlife. This family friendly experience is perfect for curious explorers of all ages. Because the program takes place after dark, participants must be at least 5 years old. Check-in begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Discovery Center. Tour is approximately two hours. Advance registration and payments required. Space is limited. Children must be at least 5 years old to participate.
Dates:
“Myths, Mysteries, and Monsters”
October 3, 2026 Registration Opens: August 20, 2026
Embark on an exciting night tour at the zoo as you explore the mysteries of cryptozoology. From skunk apes to sirens—are they real? Hear the stories and examine the evidence to decide. Up-close animal encounters may change your fear to fascination, as we tackle the truth about some of nature’s most feared nocturnal creatures. This is a fun program for families, but because it is a late-night program and includes some slightly scary stories, children must be ten years or older to attend.
“Under The Stars”
March 13, 2027 Registration Opens: January 1, 2027
Explore the stars as you experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo at night during this exciting nocturnal adventure! The evening will begin in the Discovery Center with a special presentation by the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust PLANETARIUM from Seminole State College. Fascinating nightlife will come to light as we venture into the Zoo for a guided flashlight tour, up close animal encounters, and an opportunity to explore the night sky through a planetarium telescope. This is a great program for families, but because it is a late-night program, children must be five years or older to attend.
“Super Senses After Dark”
June 19, 2027 Registration Opens: January 1, 2027
Experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo at night during this exciting nocturnal adventure! The evening will begin in the Discovery Center with up-close animal encounters. Fascinating nightlife will come to light as we venture into the Zoo for a guided flashlight tour and explore the Zoo after dark. This is a great program for families, but because it is a late-night program, children must be five years or older to attend. Check-in begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Discovery Center. Tour is approximately two hours. Registration and payments required. Space is limited. Children must be at least five years old to participate.
Cancellation Policy: Payment must accompany the registration form. Program size is limited. Programs are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of participants is not met one week before the program date. Refunds will not be provided for self-initiated cancellation once registration and payment have been processed.
Questions or issues with registration?
Please call us at (407) 323-4450 ext. 123, or email us at education@centralfloridazoo.org
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