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Things to do this summer: Chester Zoo to open until sunset for the first time ever as special Into the Night evenings are unveiled

For the very first time, visitors can get a special look at the zoo after its normal opening hours

Into the Night at Chester Zoo will offer exclusive evening access, themed food and entertainment across four exclusive evenings this summer

Guests can see all 27,000 animals that the zoo is home to as the sun goes down

All proceeds will support the not-for-profit conservation zoo and its efforts to prevent wildlife extinction



A brand new event at Chester Zoo, Into the Night, will provide visitors with the chance to see the animals when the zoo is usually closed, for the very first time.

Chester Zoo is to give visitors the chance to explore its 128-acres after hours for the very first time.

The conservation zoo’s new Into the Night evenings will offer visitors the chance to experience the zoo and its 27,000 animals when its gates are usually closed.

For four nights only this summer (Friday 29 July, Saturday 30 July, Friday 12 August and Saturday 13 August), the zoo will be open from 5:30pm until 9pm.

As well as getting the chance to explore the whole of the zoo in a completely new light as the sun starts to set, visitors will also be treated to live entertainment.

Performances will include amazing acrobatics, dance and upbeat African music by Tanzanian Acrobats, who have previously performed at the Glastonbury Festival, while Global Grooves promise to bring playful puppetry and vibrant costumes.

Visitors are encouraged to make a full evening of it, and grab a bite to eat from one of the zoo’s restaurants which will be serving up a range of freshly prepared and specially themed dishes for the exclusive event.

For more visit www.chesterzoo.org/intothenight