Description
A 21+ after-hours experience
Back by popular demand, completely reimagined.
Wild Nights transforms NOVA Wild into an exclusive evening experience for adults. As the sun sets, the zoo takes on a completely different energy, quieter, more relaxed, and filled with unforgettable moments.
Enjoy live music, incredible food, and up-close animal encounters, all in a setting you won’t experience during the day.
This is not your typical zoo visit.
This is your night out.
Select your date at checkout from available evenings.
A Limited Experience
With only 100 guests per evening, Wild Nights is designed to feel intimate, relaxed, and immersive, allowing for meaningful interactions and a more elevated experience throughout the night.
What Your Night Includes
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After-hours access to NOVA Wild
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Live music throughout the evening (5:30 PM – 6:45 PM)
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Food available from Makers Union
- Beer and wine (red or white sangria)
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Up-close ambassador animal encounters
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A featured animal experience with a photo opportunity
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Scenic safari wagon ride
How Your Night Unfolds
Your evening is designed to flow naturally — giving you time to explore, relax, and experience something new throughout the night.
4:30 PM — Arrival & Explore the Zoo
Begin your evening wandering through NOVA Wild during golden hour, when the zoo feels quieter and the atmosphere starts to shift into something special.
5:30 PM — Dinner, Drinks, Live Music & Animal Ambassadors
Head to the pavilion to enjoy food from Makers Union, live music, and a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Throughout this time, ambassador animals will make appearances for casual, up-close encounters.
6:45 PM — Featured Experience
As the evening transitions, guests will be guided into the zoo for the signature portion of the night.
This experience includes a special animal presentation, photo opportunities, and a scenic safari wagon ride — with guests rotating between experiences throughout the final portion of the evening.
7:30 PM — Event Concludes
The Experience
Perfect for date nights, friends, or anyone looking for a unique night out.
Whether you’re here for the atmosphere, the animals, or the experience — Wild Nights offers something you won’t find anywhere else.
Each Wild Night is unique, with rotating animal appearances and special moments throughout the evening.
Conservation Impact
Your visit supports NOVA Wild’s ongoing commitment to animal care, education, and wildlife conservation.
Event Details
Date: Select evenings
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: NOVA Wild
Tickets: $150 per guest
Limited to 100 guests per evening
Important Information
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This is a 21+ event (valid ID required at entry)
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Limited capacity event
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Featured animal appearances may vary throughout the evening
Reserve Your Spot
Spots are limited and these events are expected to sell out.
Select your date and secure your Wild Night now.
Weather Policy
Wild Nights is an outdoor, experience driven event.
If the weather impacts your scheduled date, our team will reach out directly with options to reschedule to another available evening or receive a full refund.
