When
Friday 15 May 2026
Gates open from 8:45am for Zoo Friend members
Gates open from 8:45am for Zoo Friend members
Zoo Friends early mornings
Need to know
Location
African Savannah
Map Ref. 12JCost
Free for active Zoo Friend membersImportant info
Remember to bring your membership card with you and make sure it's active on the day
Exclusive to Zoo Friends
Enter the zoo early and see how our animals and humans start the day before we open the gates to everyone.
Grab a coffee on us and then head to the special keeper talk or training session to hear more about a different animal at each of our 5 early morning openings this year.
Coming up next
What: Sunrise with Seals
Date: Friday 15 May 2026
Top Plaza opens for coffees: 8.30am
Gates open for Zoo Friends: 8:45am
Keeper Talk: Sunrise with Seals keeper talk (Map ref 9F)
