Wild night out…at the cinema!
‘Silent’ outdoor cinema at ZSL London Zoo this May
Tuesday 6 May – Saturday 10 May 2014, 7:00pm – 11:00pm

ZSL London Zoo is launching a brand new cinematic experience this May, offering film-lovers the chance to enjoy animal-movie classics in the stunning setting of the Zoo.

ZSL London Zoo’s ‘Silent Cinema’, experience runs for five nights only, kicking off with ‘90s classic Jumanji on Tuesday 6 May and rounding up with childhood-favourite, The Jungle Book, on Saturday 10 May.

Giving a whole new meaning to the term ‘silent picture’, all guests will be wearing headphones to watch the film, making sure the animals still get their beauty sleep.

Mixing the silverbacks with the silver screen, movie-goers will be completely immersed in the sights, sounds and scents of the animal kingdom, exploring one of the Zoo’s incredible exhibits before each screening; including the perfect combo of a visit to Penguin Beach before the epic documentary, March of the Penguins.

As the sun sets over the animal kingdom, guests will have the chance to wolf down a gourmet hot dog from Rocket Dogs, or enjoy Asian-inspired delights from ATE Street Food, before settling down amid the monkeys and birds to enjoy their favourite flick on an outdoor screen.

With only 450 places per night, the limited-edition event is expected to sell-out quickly, tickets cost £22.50 and are available to purchase at www.zsl.org.

Dates
Tuesday 6 May
Time: Event starts at 7:00pm
Film: Jumanji (PG)
Exhibit(s): Gorilla Kingdom and Reptile House

Wednesday 7 May
Time: Event starts at 7:00pm
Film: Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG)
Exhibit(s): Spider monkeys, vultures and Reptile House

Thursday 8 May
Time: Event starts at 7:00pm
Film: March of the Penguins (U)
Exhibit(s): Penguin Beach

Friday 9 May
Time: Event starts at 7:00pm
Film: Jurassic Park (PG)
Exhibit(s): Land of the Giants: Komodo Dragons and Galapagos Tortoises

Saturday 10 May
Time: Event starts at 7:00pm
Film: Jungle Book (U)
Exhibit(s): Gorilla Kingdom and Reptile House with snake feeding time

Tickets
Tickets cost £22.50 per person and include entry to ZSL London Zoo, exclusive after-hours access to the named exhibit, and the film.

Seating is not provided or allocated, but guests can choose to upgrade their ticket on the night to include a deck chair seat – guests cannot bring their own chairs to the event.

Silent Cinema
To ensure the animals don’t have to stay up past their bedtimes if they don’t want to, the outdoor cinema at ZSL London Zoo will be a silent experience, with guests wearing headphones to enjoy the film. Headsets are provided by ZSL London Zoo.

The cinema is a completely outdoor experience, and ZSL London Zoo recommends that guests dress warmly – guests are welcome to bring blankets with them and additional blankets and back-rests will be available to purchase on the night.

ZSL
Founded in 1826, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity whose mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. Our mission is realised through our ground-breaking science, our active conservation projects in more than 50 countries and our two Zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. For more information visit www.zsl.org