Zoovie Doco-night

Date

Friday 18 & Saturday 19 October 2024

Time

Gates open at 5:30pm

Animal areas open 5:30pm - 7pm

Pre-screening event (Q&A) at 7:45pm

Documentary starts at 8pm

Price

Standard:

Member Adult (16+ years old): $25

Member Child (4-15 years old): $15

Non-Member Adult (16+ years old)*: $40

Non-Member Child (4-15 years old)*: $25

Infant (0-3 years old): free

Golden Elephant Lounge:

Includes ticket to Zoovie Doco-night, prime viewing area with bean bag, popcorn, ice-cream, and an elephant plush.

Member Adult (16+ years old): $60

Member Child (4-15 years old): $55

Non-Member Adult (16+ years old)*: $75

Non-Member Child (4-15 years old)*: $65

Infant (0-3 years old): free

Not a member? Join today.

Restrictions

No BYO alcohols

No high-back chairs

No subtitles will be provided on the night of the screening. However, full subtitles will be available when the documentary is launched on Zoos Victoria's YouTube channel.

Zoovie Night is back, but with a twist!

Introducing Zoovie Doco-night, Trail of the Elephants: A new home for the herd.

Join us at Melbourne Zoo for an exclusive premiere screening of a documentary series featuring the lives of Zoos Victoria's herd of Asian Elephants. 

The series will take an in-depth look into the past and future of the herd - from the heralded arrival of bull, Luk Chai, the birth of the three new calves, the passing of our beloved Man Jai, and the giant step in transporting the new family to Werribee Open Range Zoo.

Hurry, limited tickets available! Don't miss this one and only special screening of Trail of the Elephants: A new home for the herd at Melbourne Zoo. 

A ticket to Zoovie Doco-night includes:
  • Access to after-hours animal viewing from 5.30pm to 7pm.
  • Listen to special animal talks:
    • 6pm: Elephants
    • 6:30pm: Giraffe
    • 6:45pm: Lion
  • Spot our zoo keepers roaming the Trail of the Elephants and feel free to ask any questions about the animals in our care.
  • Enjoy free carousel rides at Carousel Park and relive your favourite childhood memories.
  • Enjoy a pre-screening event (Q&A) at 7.45pm with elephant experts.
  • Documentary starts at 8pm.
Golden Elephant Lounge

Feeling something extra? Upgrade your ticket to access the Golden Elephant Lounge Area.

This ticket type includes entry to Zoovie Doco-night and gives you access to the best viewing area with a bean bag, popcorn, ice-cream (Magnum or Drumstick for adults and Calippo for children) and an Elephant plush toy (15cm) all included.

Food and drinks

Don't worry about packing your food! We've got some delicious hot food, dessert and drinks available for purchase before the screening.

Food options:

  • Hot Chips
  • Chicken Nuggets and Chips
  • Korean Chicken Bao
  • Tempura Prawn Bao
  • Mushroom and Tofu Bao
  • Popcorn
  • Ice Creams

Drink options:

Alcohols (beer)

  • 4 Pines Ultra-light
  • Mountain Goat
  • Asahi

Alcohols (wine)

  • Tread Softly Prosecco
  • Tread Softly Rose
  • Elephant in the Room Chardonnay
  • This Little Pig went to Market Red Blend

Non-alcohols

  • Soft Drinks
  • Water

For Teacher Members

Great news! Teacher Members attending this event will receive a 1-hour PD certificate after the event.

You will gain fresh insights into topics such as ethical capability, animal adaptations, animal behaviour, and animal biology. After the event, we will provide additional information to support your continued learning in this area.

This is a great opportunity to enrich your teaching toolkit while enjoying a fun and educational night out. Don’t miss out on this special chance to learn and have a great time!

Members get more!

Only $13.25 a month over 12 months
Unlimited entry to Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Kyabram Fauna Park
Kids join free on adult memberships
Free entry to five interstate zoos
Discounts at the Zoo Shop and from our zoo partners
Help fund our conservation work to fight wildlife extinction