The Twilight Concerts are bigger and better than ever!
 
Twilights 2013 will kick off this Summer. 2012 had a superb line-up of some of Australia's favourite artists amid the magical setting of the Zoo under the stars and 2013 will be even better!

Whatever your musical tastes, there will be something for everyone at Zoo Twilights this Summer. Don't miss out! A summary of artists will be advertised closer to Summer. Check again soon for futher information.

Tickets will go on sale for this Summer Twilights in December 2012

See ticket conditions for more information.

Your Twilights Ticket provides you with entry to the Zoo from 5.30pm.  Wildlife viewing is available until just before 7.30pm, and the concerts commence from 7.00pm. For the viewing convenience of all patrons, picnic blankets are preferred, and chairs will be located at the rear of the viewing area.

A Family Pass provides excellent value for families and admits 2 adults and 2 children under 15 years.
Tickets for all concerts can be pre-booked from 1 December, either online or by calling the Zoo's booking office.

Any remaining tickets can be purchased on the day of the concert at the Zoo entrance (subject to availability), but to avoid disappointment we recommend pre-purchasing Twilights Tickets.

Zoo Members receive 10 – 50% discounts on Twilight concerts tickets + many more great benefits. Click here to join now.

How do Zoo Members pre-purchase Twilights Tickets?
Zoo Members may purchase adult and child tickets at discounted rates online via zoo.org.au/events or the Zoos Victoria booking office (on-site or by phone 136 100). Zoo Members' tickets are not transferable, and members will need to show their valid membership card & ID along with their concert ticket on the day of the concert to gain entry.

Twilights Ticket Prices
There is a wide range of ticket prices available depending on the concert you wish to attend. Prices range as follows:

Animal Exhibits
You can visit many of our magnificent animals before you settle in for your evening of music. Selected exhibits will be open for viewing before 7.30pm and you will be able to attend special Keeper Presentations.

Food - Tastes of Twilights

Bars
Twilights is a fully licensed event, please note BYO is not available. Our bars provide a range of alcoholic drinks including a selection of beer, wine, spirits and sparkling wine available by the glass and bottle. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available including soft drinks and water. Please refer to the Twilights event map for bar locations.

Food
There is a variety of food stalls available offering a wide range of popular Australian, modern Mexican and Asian dishes, including healthy options such as sushi, curries and stir-fries, all served fresh and at a reasonable price. Cheese platters are available with our own Melbourne Zoo Bakery’s crusty bread as well as other treats baked onsite. Please refer to the Twilights event map for food stall locations.

All our food packaging is fully compostable or biodegradable. Please be kind to the environment and dispose of your rubbish thoughtfully.

Dinner and Show Packages
Make your Twilight experience unforgettable by enjoying our Dinner and Show packages. At $45 for dinner plus ticket price for selected shows. Dine in our new Leopard Lodge facility, located close to the main stage.
Our dinner package includes a delicious two course meal and access to our VIP viewing area in the open pavilion space. Drinks are available in both areas at bar prices.

Tickets for the Dinner and Show Packages are strictly limited and must be pre-purchased through Liberty Catering Concepts.

*Dinner & Show Package only available for Washington, James Reyne and Daryl Braithwaite, Gurrumul or Rockwiz shows.

Bookings:
Website: libertycatering.com.au and visit our “specials” page
E-mail: twilights@libertycatering.com.au
Phone: 03 9285 9440

Other Information for Melbourne Zoo Twilights

Location
Elliott Avenue, Parkville.
Concerts are held on Melbourne Zoo's spacious lawn area, near the Lion Park and Reptile House.  The lawns in front of the stage make a perfect setting to place a picnic rug and chill out to the summer sounds of Zoo Twilights bands. To make sure that you can attend the concerts of your choice, we recommend that you pre-purchase your tickets to avoid disappointment.

Concert Times
Entry for Twilights Ticket holders is from 5.30pm only. Concerts commence at 7.00pm and conclude at approximately 9.30pm. When a concert features a support act, the main performance will not begin until after 7.30pm.

Smoke Free Twilights
The Zoo is a smoke-free zone, so smoking is not permitted. Pass-outs are available from gate staff.

Minors
All minors (under 18) must be accompanied by their parents or a legal guardian. If they are not, they can be refused entry and will not receive a refund on their tickets. Proof of ID may be requested.

What To Bring
Twilights visitors are not allowed to BYO alcohol, but picnics are welcome.  Both food and alcohol will be for sale on Twilights evenings.  Persons under 18 must be accompanied by a ticket-holding parent or legal guardian at all times. Visitors wishing to consume alcohol must have photo ID.

For the viewing convenience of all patrons, picnic blankets are recommended, and all chairs will be positioned at the rear of the lawn areas to avoid obstructing viewing for other patrons.  Melbourne Zoo is an outdoor all-weather venue, so please be prepared and bring appropriate items for all weather conditions. All items brought into the Zoo will be checked, including bags, baskets, and eskies, and prohibited items will be confiscated.

Not Permitted

• Zoo Twilights is a fully licensed event. Persons under 18 must be accompanied by a ticket-holding parent or legal guardian at all times.
• No BYO alcohol is permitted. Alcohol will be available for purchase. Visitors wishing to consume alcohol must have photo ID. Anyone found to be supplying or buying alcohol for a minor will be evicted from the Zoo grounds.
• Tables, tents, sunshelters, market and beach umbrellas, glass, balloons, party poppers, balls, roller blades, skate boards, and whistles are not permitted in the Zoo.
• Space is limited on our lawn areas so please keep others in mind when securing your spot.
• No open fires, naked flames or disposable BBQs
• All items brought into the venue will be checked, including bags, baskets, and eskies. Prohibited items will be confiscated. Melbourne Zoo does not take any responsibility for prohibited items.
• Melbourne Zoo reserves the right to refuse admission or to eject a ticket holder for behaviour likely to cause damage, injury, nuisance or annoyance or for failure to comply with reasonable requests.
• In the event of rain the concert will still proceed, the Zoo Twilights raincheck policy is consistent with the normal Zoo regulations of NO RAINCHECKS. In the case of rain, raincoats and ponchos are preferred, as umbrellas may obstruct the views of other members of the audience.

Getting to the Zoo
Ample parking is available around Melbourne Zoo. There are also several public transport options. Tram 55 runs from William Street Monday through Sunday. Trains run from Flinders Street Station on the Upfield or Gowrie lines Monday through Sunday, stopping at Melbourne Zoo's own Royal Park Station.
Getting Here Guide

TICKET CONDITIONS

Cancellations
The Zoo Twilights raincheck policy is consistent with the normal Zoo regulations of NO RAINCHECKS.
In the event that a performance may need to be cancelled, every effort will be made to communicate this information to visitors, through the media, website, phone, signage at the Zoo entrances, and via information from the admissions staff. Considerations for exceptions to the above policy will apply in the following situations:

• The Zoo is closed prior to 7.00pm due to storm damage or for other emergency reasons.
• Cancellation of advertised performance due to inclement weather prior to the band going on stage, where the visitor may not have received warning of the cancellation, prior to entering the Zoo.
• Cancellation of advertised performance for other reasons, prior to the band going on stage, where the visitor may not have received reasonable warning of the cancellation, prior to entering the Zoo.

Viewing
The Twilights event is a general admission picnic-style event and full visibility of the stage cannot be guaranteed.  Viewing may be obstructed, particularly on our busier sell-out evenings.

Refunds
There are strictly no refunds unless a concert has been cancelled. All refunds must be requested within 14 days of the cancelled concert date.
If you purchased tickets through Melbourne Zoo please download our Refund Request Form below and fill out the information to request a refund, or call 1300 ZOOS VIC for a form to be sent to you.

If you purchased tickets via a third party, please contact the supplier.

For tickets purchased on the day of the concert at the gate, take your tickets to Zoo gate admission staff to receive a refund. (These refunds must be claimed on the day of the concert).

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