Flamboyant stilt-walkers, fabulous street-performers, fantastic food from around the world, and the chance to see incredible wildlife after dark – it can only mean one thing: Zoo Lates is back at ZSL London Zoo.
And following the success of last year’s events, Bordeaux Wines will once again be providing the perfect venue to sit back and soak up the ambience of the night, with the Bordeaux Jardin Du Vin bar. The bar will be serving a specially-chosen selection of wines for Zoo Lates, and guests will have the chance to learn from wine educators at fun and informal Bordeaux Tastings in the Bordeaux Petit Château.
Zoo Lates will be opening the doors every Friday night in June and July, plus a bonus night in August.
What do London’s real party animals get up to after dark?
A chance to see what London’s real party animals get up to after dark, pygmy hippos Thug and Nicky will be enjoying the celebrations in their brand new luxury pad, and guests might even spot one of the three Sumatran tiger cubs staying up past their bedtime in their Indonesian-inspired Tiger Territory home.
Zoo Lates guests can enjoy acoustic music sets on the bird lawn, roving performers providing entertainment around every corner, and a packed schedule of animal feeds and keeper talks, there’s tons to fill the night at Zoo Lates.
Human feeding time is of course, a top priority and a lively international street food festival will take over the central hub of the Zoo, dishing up the finest delicacies from a variety of vendors and stalls.
Tickets are on sale now, and are being snapped up fast. Groups of ten or more receive a fantastic 50% discount on the entry price. Book online now
Tiger Territory
Tiger Territory, a brand-new £3.6m flagship exhibit, is home to ZSL London Zoo’s latest arrivals, Jae Jae and Melati, a pair of Sumatran tigers. Visitors to Tiger Territory will see Jae Jae and Melati in their stunning Indonesian-inspired habitat, which was designed by ZSL’s team of tiger keepers and conservationists to meet every sensory need of these endangered animals. Featuring a pool, climbing trees and heated rocks for relaxation, it is hoped that the big cats will breed in the new 2,500sqm (27,000sqft) enclosure. Visit www.zsl.org/tigers to find out more.
Zoological Society of London (ZSL)
Founded in 1826, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity whose mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. The mission is realised through ground-breaking science, active conservation projects in more than 50 countries and two Zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
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Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB)
The Bordeaux Wine Council was created in 1948 and today represents nearly 8,700 Bordeaux wine producers and growers, and 400 négociants. Bordeaux is classified “City of Art and History” and has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage List as “an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble”. Just a short hop away (1hr 30mins from London Gatwick) the entire Bordeaux range – reds, dry and sweet whites, and rosés – can be sampled at the Bar à Vin (situated below the Wine School) a perfect way to start a voyage of discovery through the wine appellations of Bordeaux. Bordeaux wines will be on sale at all ZSL London Zoo bars, including The Bordeaux Jardin du Vin. For further media enquiries relating to Bordeaux Wines and the work of the CIVB in the UK market, please contact Emanuele Barrasso at R&R Teamwork on Emanuele@randr.co.uk or 020 7384 1333.