EXCLUSIVE PASSHOLDER EVENT!
5th July 2025
Wake up with CZS!
See the Zoo in a different light as our doors open early from 7:30am for a rare opportunity to enjoy a number of special morning animal encounters and see the Zoo come to life at the beginning of the day.
To enjoy this exciting event, you must hold a valid CZS Zoo Pass.
Passholders: This event is FREE for Zoo Passholders. Simply turn up on the day and bring with you your valid Zoo Pass to gain entry into the Zoo.
Paying Visitors: This event is NOT open to paying visitors. You MUST have a valid Zoo Pass to enter this event on the day. Passes CANNOT be purchased on the morning of the event in Guest Services.
Activity Timetable
Pyjama Party!
There’s no need to get changed before visiting the Zoo! Don’t forget to join our Pyjama Party on the Main Stage next to Penguini’s Restaurant at 11:00am for your chance to WIN a small prize!
Visit from 7:30am for the rare opportunity to enjoy exclusive early morning Animal Encounters!
| Time | Species | Location |
| 7:45am | Rainforest animals | Rainforest Walkthrough |
| 8:00am | Humboldt penguin | Inca Trail |
| 8:00am | Red panda | River’s Edge |
| 8:00am | Guinea pig | Guinea Pig Village (Familiar Friends) |
| 8:15am | Buff-headed capuchin | Capuchin Climb |
| 8:15am | Goats | Colenso Village (Familiar Friends) |
| 8:15am | Slender-tailed meerkat | Suricata Sands |
| 8:30am | Gelada baboon | Gelada Plateau |
| 8:30am | Cherry-crowned mangabey | Mangabey Mangrove |
| 8:30am | Komodo dragon | Dragons of Komodo |
| 8:45am | Smooth-coated otter | Otter Creek |
| 8:45am | Malayan sun bear | Bears of the Rising Sun (upper viewing area) |
| 8:50am | Spotted hyena | Edge of Africa |
| 8:50am | Chimpanzee | Chimpanzee Lookout |
| 9:00am | Bush dog | Lost Madagascar Express Road Train Station |
| 9:00am | African elephant | Elephant Kingdom (outside paddock) |
| 9:00am | Patagonian sea lion | Playa Patagonia |
| 9:10am | African animals | Kingdom of the Wild (outside paddock) |
| 9:20am | Mandrill | Edge of Africa |
Dates, times and locations are subject to change.
Enjoy a half price kids breakfast
when you purchase an adults full English breakfast in our Penguini’s Restaurant!*
*Ts and Cs apply. Offer only available in Penguini’s Restaurant between 7:30am and 11:30am on 5th July 2025. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or discount, including Passholder discount.
Breakfast loaded fries!
Those who fancy something a little different for breakfast, why not pop by Gourmet Sausage and pick up a portion of loaded breakfast fries to start your day!*
*Ts and Cs apply. Offer only available in Gourmet Sausage between 7:30am and 11:30am on 5th July 2025.
