Family Sunset at the Zoo Returns May through September

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ popular all-ages event, Family Sunset at the Zoo, is back, offering everyone a chance to enjoy the community institution in a whole new light.

The event takes place every fourth Friday from May to September. The Zoo reopens at 5 p.m. and comes alive with all sorts of fun until the sun goes down. Family Sunset features music at the Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground, inflatable games, and of course, some of your favorite animals along the shaded boardwalks.

Dates for Family Sunset are as follows:

• May 27 – 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• June 24 – 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• July 22 – 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• August 26 – 5p.m. – 8 p.m.
• September 23 – 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Last admission is at 7:30 p.m. for each event. Tickets are $6 per person when purchased online and $8 per person when purchased on-site. The event is separate from daytime admission and is not included for Annual Passholders.

Guests can also bundle and save with the Family 4-Pack for $40, which includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four regular fountain drinks to fuel the whole family for fun.

Guests can purchase tickets here.