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  • Beleuchteter Masoala Regenwald im Zoo Zürich. Visual für Masoala by Night 2026.

    Masoala by Night

    At night in the rainforest: not spooky, but illuminated in a dreamy atmosphere and with excellent food – that's «Masoala by Night», our offer for an unforgettable evening at Zoo Zurich.

    Stimmungsbild der Mora-Mora Bar im Masoala Regenwald des Zoo Zürich.
    Masoala by Night event in the Masoala rainforest at Zoo Zurich.
    Event Masoala by Night im Masoala Regenwald des Zoo Zürich.
    Event Masoala by Night im Masoala Regenwald des Zoo Zürich.
    Event Masoala by Night im Masoala Regenwald des Zoo Zürich.
    Event Masoala by Night im Masoala Regenwald des Zoo Zürich.
    Beleuchteter Masoala Regenwald im Zoo Zürich. Visual für Masoala by Night 2026.
    Event Masoala by Night im Masoala Regenwald des Zoo Zürich.
    Event Masoala by Night im Masoala Regenwald des Zoo Zürich.
    Pantherchamäleon im Masoala Regenwald des Zoo Zürich.
    Stimmungsbild im Restaurant Masoala des Zoo Zürich.
    Masoala by Night event in the Masoala rainforest at Zoo Zurich.
    Event Masoala by Night im Masoala Regenwald des Zoo Zürich.
    Event Masoala by Night im Masoala Regenwald des Zoo Zürich.

    When

    In January and February on selected Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays.

    What

    • Admission to the illuminated Masoala rainforest after the zoo closes
    • Aperitif in our centre of nature conservation on Thursday, cocktails in the rainforest and aperitif in our centre of nature conservation on Friday & Saturday
    • Exclusive served dinner in the rainforest on Thursday, exclusive served dinner with large dessert buffet in the Masoala restaurant on Friday & Saturday
    • Non-alcoholic drinks à discrétion
    • Accompanied by zoo guides; various short guided tours of the Masoala Rainforest.
    • The minimum age for this event is 16 years. Infants and toddlers are not permitted to attend the event.

    Cost

    from CHF 139.– per person.

    Booking

    Book a date on Thursday

    Book a date on Friday & Saturdays

    Important notes

    Please consider the following tips for the best possible experience of «Masoala by Night»:

    Exploring the rainforest

    You may explore the rainforest at any time. Please always stay on the main paths in the guest area and do not take any glasses and/or food with you on your exploration tours. The adventure trails are closed. Out of consideration for the animals, flashlights are not permitted and we ask you to take photographs without a flash.

    Clothing

    The Masoala rainforest has high humidity (80% and higher). The evening temperature at this time of year is around 20 degrees.

    Seating arrangements

    You have a fixed seat for dinner. You can therefore explore the rainforest and return to your table at any time.

    Fixed times

    • Latest arrival: 7pm
    • We ask you to take your seat by 8:30pm at the latest so that you can enjoy the evening to the full
    • End of the evening: 10:30pm

    CLOSED COMPANY

    «Masoala by Night» can also be booked exclusively on Friday & Saturday for groups of 75 or more, for example as a company or club event.

    GROUPS

    We are happy to accept group inquiries from 15 people at erlebnis@zoo.ch.

    ARRIVAL

    We recommend traveling by public transport. All information can be found here:

    Arrival

    Situation plan

    The meeting point for «Masoala by Night» is at the Masoala night entrance.

    Site plan of the entrances to Zoo Zurich.

    Site plan with Masoala night entrance.

    Contact us

    For bookings, please use the online booking.

    If you have any questions: 044 254 26 66 (Mon–Fri 9–12/14:00–16:30) or

    Send an e-mail