After the zoo has closed

As the day draws to a close and dusk falls, the zoo reveals a very special side to itself. On selected summer evenings, the zoo stays open later and invites families to discover the animal world in the peaceful evening atmosphere.

At 5.30 pm, the guided discovery tours set off from the main entrance. Young and old alike set off on an exciting journey through the zoo, guessing together where the next stop will be and learning interesting facts about the animals’ sleeping and activity patterns. Which animals are just coming to life now? And which ones have long since settled down for the night?

During the tour, visitors can observe which animals are particularly active in the evening hours and which prefer to retire early. 

Family evening tour 2026

• Thursday, 23 July: 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm
• Thursday, 30 July: 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm
• Thursday, 3 September: 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm

What to expect:

• Evening guided tour of the zoo for the whole family
• Illustrative knowledge transfer and presentation of themed animal exhibits
• Exclusive tour with limited number of participants

Itinerary:

5.30pm –  Zoo guide welcomes participants at the main entrance

• The zoo tour features a mix of diurnal and nocturnal animals
• Commentated feeding of a nocturnal animalWhite-handed gibbon

7pm – Zoo guide bids farewell to participants at the penguin enclosure

➤ The family tour takes place in all weather conditions.

Registration required:

• by email: ✉ erlebnis@salzburg-zoo.at or
• by telephone: ✆ +43 662 82 01 76-11

Further event details:

• Family evening tour starts at 5.30pm at the main entrance.
• Cost: €4 plus zoo admission
• Number of participants: maximum 25 people.
• Programme language: German.

➤ Subject to change without notice.