- Perth Zoo to be transformed by more than 300 lanterns
- Opening hours extended until 7.30 pm over school holiday period
- New dinosaur additions to Zoorassic Park
Prepare to be dazzled these school holidays as Perth Zoo lights up after dark with ZOOlights, WA's first lantern spectacular.
The 300-piece lantern display will illuminate the Zoo, featuring animal favourites, immersive trails, an extraordinary eight metre castle, plus live music and roving characters.
By day, visitors can say hello to the animals, including the new dingo puppies and veiled chameleons,. Aand by night, stay to watch the lights come alive, with the Zoo staying up late until 7:30pm.
These school holidays, new additions to the animatronic dinosaur habitat Zoorassic Park will also be unveiled, including an 18m tall Argentinosaurus and 15m Tyrannosaurus Rex.
ZOOlights is included in general admission to Perth Zoo from 27 September to 12 October. During the spring school holidays, Perth Zoo is open every day from 9am - 7:30pm. More information at www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au
As stated by the Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn:
"Perth Zoo is one of WA's most loved destinations to connect with wildlife and spend meaningful time with friends and family.
"ZOOlights invites visitors to see the Zoo in a whole new light while learning how everyone can conserve wildlife.
"Many of the animals at the Zoo are more active later in the day leading into dusk, so ZOOlights presents an opportunity to experience the zoo in a new way.
"With extended opening hours and the prospect of great spring weather these school holidays, I encourage everyone to experience this unique night-time zoo adventure."
