ZOO TRIPS · EVENING EXPERIENCES

15 Evening Animal Park Visits Worth Flying For

15 visits  ·  from $32 a head

The 15 evening animal park visits worth crossing a border for, with what each costs at the gate, how long to allow and what the animals are actually asked to do.

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Guided Night Tour - The 2.5-hour route follows the food
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Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Guided Night Tour

1.Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Guided Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $115Our pick

Spend 2.5 hours at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary after dark, helping an English-speaking guide feed Tasmanian devils and other animals. You may hand-feed Eastern quolls, tawny frogmouths, sugar gliders and Forester kangaroos. Groups stay small, and guide Johnny has earned warm praise for his friendly care.

“We loved freeing a variety of animals, we hit we it was dinner for day animals or breakfast for nocturnal animals. Our guide Johnny was very nice and the feeding was fun.”

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Safari World Zoo and Wahiba Sands with Sunset - Safari World Zoo in Ibra: more than a quick photo stop
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Safari World Zoo and Wahiba Sands with Sunset

2.Safari World Zoo and Wahiba Sands with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

Travel from Muscat to Ibra’s Safari World Zoo, then cross Wahiba Sands by 4x4 for sunset and dinner under the stars. Small groups of up to four, English-speaking guides such as Mohammed, Hamood, and Salim, and optional camel or quad rides make this a full but long day.

“This trip is one of our most beautiful experiences in Oman! Special thanks to our guide Anas AlHadi for showing us really beautiful places, driving with us on the desert dunes, giving us a taste of Omani specialties. We really enjoyed a day in the desert exactly as we imagined.”

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Khao Sok Jungle Sunset Wildlife Encounter & Bamboo Rafting - A quiet 90 minutes on the Sok River
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Khao Sok Jungle Sunset Wildlife Encounter & Bamboo Rafting

3.Khao Sok Jungle Sunset Wildlife Encounter & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Join an English-speaking guide such as Shane or Winny for a small-group Khao Sok outing from Khao Lak. You will raft the Sok River, visit Phanthurat Temple, walk after sunset with a flashlight, look for snakes and monkeys, and finish with a Thai set dinner.

“Shane was an excellent guide for this trip and we had a blast. Didn't see as many animals as I would have liked but that's nature.”

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Private Evening/Sunset Wildlife Encounter Tour - The Animals You Might See in Lamar Valley
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Private Evening/Sunset Wildlife Encounter Tour

4.Private Evening/Sunset Wildlife Encounter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $400

Spend about four hours in Yellowstone with a private guide such as Isaac, Alex, Sam, Jack, or Tauni. From a 4 p.m. pickup in Gardiner or Mammoth Hot Springs, you’ll scan Lamar Valley for bison, elk, bears, wolves, eagles, and more using provided binoculars and scopes.

“We had a great time with our guide Isaac. He was very knowledgeable about not just the animals in Yellowstone but all things Montana. We saw your typical bison and elk during our tour and were also able to see a badger, black bear, and a grizzly bear and her cubs. My family enjoyed talking with him about our dogs, especially my youngest son and exchanging funny dog stories. Thank you Isaac for this memorable experience!”

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Bali Private Tour: Waterfall, Monkey forest and Tanah lot sunset - Tegenungan Waterfall: green views and a touristy edge
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Bali Private Tour: Waterfall, Monkey forest and Tanah lot sunset

5.Bali Private Tour: Waterfall, Monkey forest and Tanah lot sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $56

You’ll travel by private car with an English-speaking driver such as Darma, visiting Batuan Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, Ubud’s Monkey Forest, Royal Palace, Art Market, and Tanah Lot at sunset. The 8 to 10-hour outing includes tickets, parking, fuel, bottled water, and hotel pickup.

“Darma, our guide, was great and I highly recommend him for your tour. He was polite, kind and told us so much about Bali, the culture and Hinduism, it was very interesting and educational for the kids and I. The waterfall was a bit touristic fRead more”

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Royal Family Temple, Monkey Forest, and Tanah Lot Sunset Tour - Alas Kedaton, where the forest becomes the attraction
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Royal Family Temple, Monkey Forest, and Tanah Lot Sunset Tour

6.Royal Family Temple, Monkey Forest, and Tanah Lot Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $44

Start at 2 p.m. with a private guide and included transfers from most central Bali areas. Visit royal Taman Ayun, see macaques and flying foxes at Alas Kedaton, then reach Tanah Lot for sunset. Expect about an hour at each stop, cultural context, and time for questions.

“Our guide provided a lot of information about the sights. He also have us insights into balinese culture.”

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Tanah Lot Sunset and Monkey Forest Tour. - Taman Ayun, the royal temple in Mengwi
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Tanah Lot Sunset and Monkey Forest Tour.

7.Tanah Lot Sunset and Monkey Forest Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $39

Start at 1:00 pm with a private driver-guide, then visit Taman Ayun Temple, Sangeh Monkey Forest, and Tanah Lot for sunset. Air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, and bottled water are included. Guides such as Kapri and Mr. Ketut have been praised for safe driving and clear cultural insight.

“We had the best experience with our tour guide who gave us extra information on the culture and people of Indonesia. He also drover very safely, was punctual and very kind!”

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Astra Lumina Night Walk at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - Nine cosmic zones of light and sound
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Astra Lumina Night Walk at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

8.Astra Lumina Night Walk at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $35

Walk a 1.5 km trail through Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary after dark, passing nine cosmic zones filled with changing lights, music, sound and fog effects. Allow 60 to 90 minutes. Food and drinks cost extra, and the sloping trail requires moderate fitness.

“Too expensive for what it was. Only suitable for kids under 5. $10 to buy a hot chocolate. Complete rip-off”

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Singapore Zoo & Night Safari Day ( Tickets & Transfer ) - What makes the zoo worth your afternoon
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Singapore Zoo & Night Safari Day ( Tickets & Transfer )

9.Singapore Zoo & Night Safari Day ( Tickets & Transfer )

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $141

Spend about eight hours at Singapore Zoo and Night Safari with fixed-date admission, one tram ride at each park, shows, and one-way hotel pickup. See more than 2,800 daytime animals and over 2,500 nocturnal animals across open habitats, walking trails, and viewing areas.

“Had a great time - picked up on time (actually a little before - with a very nice driver and we were the only ones on this trip. He dropped us off with the tickets and we took it from there. I think people need to know that the shows have to be Read more”

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Singapore: Zoo & Night Safari Combos with Hotel Pick & Drop - Animal presentations add structure to your zoo visit
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Singapore: Zoo & Night Safari Combos with Hotel Pick & Drop

10.Singapore: Zoo & Night Safari Combos with Hotel Pick & Drop

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 450 - 570 minutes · from $198

You’ll visit Singapore Zoo for about four hours, then return after dark for a three-hour Night Safari. Private hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, and attraction tickets are included. Some booking options also cover Bird Paradise or River Wonders, so check your chosen combination carefully.

“Maggiore contatto con gli animali. Prezzo troppo alto per il prodotto offerto.”

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Khao Lak: Khao Sok Elephant Sanctuary and Night Jungle Walk - Feeding elephants at Thongsuk Elephant Park
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Khao Lak: Khao Sok Elephant Sanctuary and Night Jungle Walk

11.Khao Lak: Khao Sok Elephant Sanctuary and Night Jungle Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $128

From Khao Lak, spend eight hours with elephants at Thongsuk Elephant Park, then hike Khao Sok National Park to Wing Hin waterfall, spot twilight wildlife, and eat a Thai dinner. Small groups, guides such as Cheene and Key, and hotel pickup are included.

“We really enjoyed the beautiful sceneries of Khao Sok national park, spent time at an elephant sanctuary and got to mud wash an elephant thanks to the kind personnel there. Overall a fantastic experience thanks to our wonderful guide Cheene!”

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Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo, Icebreaker GARINKO GO Sunset Tour - Leaving Sapporo early for Asahiyama Zoo
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Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo, Icebreaker GARINKO GO Sunset Tour

Bali: Tanah lot, Monkey Forest, Taman Ayun Sunset Tour - Taman Ayun begins the cultural side of the tour
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Bali: Tanah lot, Monkey Forest, Taman Ayun Sunset Tour

13.Bali: Tanah lot, Monkey Forest, Taman Ayun Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $32Best value

Explore three of Bali’s best-known temple sites on a private day tour with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. See Taman Ayun’s ponds and gardens, meet the macaques at Alas Kedaton, and finish at Tanah Lot, the famous sea temple. Wayan Giastra is among the guides available.

“Wayan Giastra is a special guide. The tour was fantastic... Or better magic. He took us to beautiful places and explained all in details. Thanks Massimo and Giulia”

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Bali: White Water Rafting, Monkey Forest & Tanah Lot Sunset - Rafting the Ayung River through Bali’s interior
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Bali: White Water Rafting, Monkey Forest & Tanah Lot Sunset

Best of Bali Half Day Tour: Monkey Forest & Tanah Lot Sunset (All Inclusive) - Tanah Lot: two hours for Bali’s famous sunset
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Best of Bali Half Day Tour: Monkey Forest & Tanah Lot Sunset (All Inclusive)

15.Best of Bali Half Day Tour: Monkey Forest & Tanah Lot Sunset (All Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $50

Spend 5 to 7 hours visiting Sangeh Monkey Forest and Tanah Lot Temple with a private driver-guide. Eka can handle pickup, entrance fees, bottled water, and photos, while you focus on Bali’s monkeys, temple setting, and sunset. Meals are not included.

“We loved the monkey Forrest so much we could of spent a day there just looking at the little monkeys and watching them in there happy little Forrest.”

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