Tours are Concluded for the 2008-09 Season.
Tours resume in November!If you'd like to be contacted when 2009-10 season tickets
become available, please e-mail:
After the light of day fades, use night vision scopes to reveal the nocturnal activities of some of the world's rarest animals inside the tropical jungle of Naples Zoo. Tour size is limited to 20 persons and each participant has their own scope. After an equipment review of the scopes and orientation in the Safari Canyon theater, Zoo Director David Tetzlaff or other senior zoo staff will lead you into the darkness through the historic botanical garden and its wild animals to discover the secrets of animals' night behavior.
Read an article about the tour from the Naples Daily News. The tour was also featured in the New York Times article, 36 Hours in Naples and is sponsored by Gulfshore Life magazine.
Night Eyes Are Even Wilder this Season!
Get a First Look at the Bears! Black Bear Hammock, the Zoo's next all new exhibit, is scheduled to open in early 2009. The Black bears for the exhibit, however, are already here! Be one of the first to see them in an all new up close behind-the-scenes experience now available only to Night Eyes Tours.
Touch a Venomous Snake - Safely That's right. It may be a Eastern diamondback rattlesnake, Cottonmouth water moccasin, Southern copperhead, or Timber rattler and you'll be able to say you've touched one. The snake will be comfortably held in an acrylic tube that is used during regular health monitoring of the venomous species. (And no, you don't have to touch or get anywhere close if you don't want to.) For the rest of you, it's a rare opportunity to safely touch a deadly snake.
Malayan tiger
You will see both carnivorous prowlers like spotted hyenas as well as watchful prey like Grant's zebras and Greater kudus. A low level flashlight directed by Tetzlaff illuminates certain animals. You'll have a short break and continue on to see the moonlit patrols of more creatures including African lions and Malayan tigers - a stunning sight with night vision. Personal up close encounters with animals along the way, engaging natural artifacts, and a behind the scenes peek add to the excitement.
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Tours last just over two hours. As you will be walking in the dark, all participants must be in good health and be strong walkers. Because of the nature of this experience, participants must be at least 17 years of age. Any 17-year-old must be accompanied by a legal guardian. A release form must be signed prior to departure for this activity.
If you'd like to be contacted when 2009-10 season tickets become available, please e-mail:
Directions to Zoo
Participants: Please print, sign,
and fax or mail to the Zoo.
Form to Be Signed Prior to Tour
Event tickets must be pre-purchased online and are dated for your reserved tour night. Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable to another person if you are not able to attend. Completely unused Night Eyes tickets can be converted into a day ticket for Naples Zoo. Tickets are subject to availability.
Payment can be made via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) online.
Upon purchase, you will be able to print your tickets and receive other necessary information.
See Wildlife in a Whole New Light.
If you'd like to book a charter group instead of joining the scheduled tours, call the zoo's group sales office at 239.262.5409 ext. 127 or e-mail to check date availability and sundown times.