Go wild after dark at London Zoo

A new series of events bringing music and performance to one of London's biggest attractions

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29 May 2012

Take a walk on the wild side this bank holiday weekend with the start of London Zoo’s late opening season.

Every Friday night in June and July London Zoo will open its doors after hours for a night out with a difference.

With improvised comedy in the aquarium, big festival hit the Silent Disco and a range of culinary delights in the form of a street food festival the events aim to appeal to all while opening up one of London’s most important attractions to a wider audience.

Zoo Lates will also host live acoustic performances and the Twisted Cabaret, a group of circus performers ranging from magicians and comedy acts to knife throwers and unicycling fire jugglers.

Animal face painting and dress-up will be available for those wanting to express their primitive side.

With over 750 species to discover and a range of animal talks, feeds and demonstrations, the nights also offer the chance to explore London Zoo’s more orthodox exhibits after dark.

As the world’s oldest scientific zoo, London Zoo has been a leading centre for international research for hundreds of years, playing a central role in critical breeding programmes and biodiversity projects, as well as educating Londoners since opening to the public in 1847.

Zoo Lates run from 6 – 10pm every Friday throughout June and July.

For more and to book tickets, visit the ZSL London Zoo website.

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