Lahore Zoo is 150 years old, and the zoo will open at night in February 2026, so visitors can witness exotic animals with ambient lighting. This new initiative will turn Pakistan’s oldest zoo into a two-dimensional site where visitors can enjoy both a daytime and an evening visit.
Director General of Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department, Mobeen Elahi, announced that the zoo will start night visits in February. There is ongoing construction and preparation of some areas in the zoo to make them safe to explore even in the evening. The concept of the night zoo introduces the international standards of wildlife tourism in Pakistan, after successful examples in such countries as Singapore.
The zoo will feature certain areas during the evening, which include the lion cages, Reptile House, fish aquarium, and Hologram Zoo. These sections have been well selected to present the animals that are still active during the evenings.
The ambient lighting will be used by the management to light up the food court, the lake, the trees, and the hill within the zoo at night. This is a well-thought-out lighting that does not disturb the animals but makes the place magical. Light-colored lights will be reflected on the lit lake, and the trees will shine softly and form the ways of how the visitors walk across the evening zoo.
The zoo will also organize a puppet show for the children, and the live performance by the music group will be held on weekends. These entertainment features make the night zoo not just a simple-looking animal viewing destination, but a full family outing destination. Puppet shows will be conducted on the topics of conserving wildlife and animal habitats.
Friday and Saturday evening live music shows will establish a party mood. This wildlife, entertainment, and food combination makes the night zoo ideal to host special events and weekends.
The night zoo would stay open until 9 pm, giving visitors enough time to see all the sections. Evening zoo walks are particularly pleasant, especially in winter and spring.
The average daytime entry charge is still at Rs. 100, which is still affordable to everyone in the economic spectrum. Children under 3 and elders over 60 are free during business hours. With weekly hours from 9:00 AM to sunset, the zoo is family-friendly and economical.
Tourists intending to have a glimpse of the zoo on night-zoo sessions on weekends will be charged higher ticket fares because more entertainment programs will be offered during those special hours. The total cost of weekend entry tickets will be higher than the weekday tickets due to the extra entertainment, although the prices have yet to be determined.
The zoo will not open spaces with night animals at night in order to disturb the wildlife. This accountable practice makes animal welfare the primary concern. The majority of zoo animals rest at night, and their disturbance can cause them some damage. There are some nocturnal huge cats, reptiles, and birds.
The authorities claimed the zoo was following the concept of the night-visits introduced by other foreign zoos like Singapore Zoo. Night Safari Singapore has established international standards of night wildlife tourism since its debut in 1994.
It is an international incentive that is introducing the state-of-the-art wildlife tourism practices to Pakistan. The implementation of Lahore is localized to the needs of local culture, climate, and wildlife and produces a distinctly Pakistani experience without compromising on the global best practices.
In 1872, the Lahore Municipal Committee was initiated courtesy of Lala Mela Ram, who donated an aviary to the city. This renders the zoo among the oldest in Pakistan and South Asia. It turned into a bird collection that was a wildlife park over 150 years ago. The Mall Road zoo is 25 acres and is adjacent to Bagh-e-Jinnah. Good because it is available all over Lahore.
There are 1378 animals in the Lahore Zoo, which represent 135 species. It is the home of the Bengal tigers, the African lion, the black bear, the monkey, the reptile, the bird, and the fish. The zoo has 4.5 million visitors every year since it has attracted generations.
Near Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Mall Road 90 leads to Lahore Zoo. Ride-sharing, public transportation, and cars serve this site. The other cultural highlight is the Alhamra Arts Council, which is located near the zoo. Mall Road is easily reachable by the Zoo, Lahore Museum, Governor house and Aitchison College.
The Railway Station and General Bus Stand are 3 and 4 kilometers from the zoo. Mall Road has various bus routes, so visitors can reach the zoo without a car. Visitors arriving by car have parking. The parking space will keep cars safe as families enjoy the zoo.
The activities that traditional daytime visits display animals in their most relaxing times. Several large cats usually sleep in the afternoons when it is hot, and birds are not active during high temperatures. The foliage and water effects of the zoo, as well as the ancient structures, are bright under the natural light.
Night visits provide vastly different views of animals that people recognize. Lions are more vocal at night, the reptiles show hunter instincts, and the birds that are nocturnal are also vocal. The evening is cooler and therefore walking is more comfortable, particularly in summer seasons. The artistic illumination spreads the magical atmosphere that turns the common walkways into magical ones.
Perfect weather occurs from February to April. Walks with cool winds are delightful in good weather. The weekend visits also have other entertainment, but they also have a bigger crowd.
The evening visits (weekends) offer closer experiences with fewer visitors. If families want to enjoy a quieter atmosphere, they may want to consider Monday through Thursday evenings after the program is launched.
Online booking systems will probably be introduced once the prices of tickets are declared. It is advisable to make a booking in advance in case of visiting the program on weekends and the first few months of the program, since people will be so interested in it that they will be eager to attend. Parties intending to make celebrations or other events must contact the zoo administration.
Lahore is a city that is an innovative tourism destination through the night zoo initiative. Unique experiences will bring both local and foreign visitors. Tourists in Lahore can now organize evening activities to see the city further.
Evening operations generate more job opportunities. The zoo needs the security staff, guides, food service workers, entertainers, and maintenance staff to work the night shifts. These are jobs that promote local economic growth, besides sustaining the tourism industry.
Night safari is already being offered in Lahore Safari Park, indicating that there is a demand for evening wildlife tours. The program of the zoo does not replace the Safari Park because each of the facilities has its unique animals and a certain atmosphere.
Whereas Safari Park focuses on free natural environments and tours using vehicles, Lahore Zoo offers close experiences in the form of walking tours across historic grounds. Both these facilities help Lahore to develop into a popular place of wildlife tourism.
The selection of Eastern Housing Lahore is a complement to the changing lifestyle and tourism development of the city. With the emergence of new attractions in Lahore, such as the night zoo, people are becoming more demanding of housing societies with modern planning, accessibility, and long-term benefits. Eastern Housing Lahore is located strategically, has well-developed infrastructures, secured environment, and carefully designed residential and commercial facilities.
It serves both families and investors who may wish to remain close to the cultural, recreational, and economic centers of the city of Lahore due to its emphasis on living in communities, affordable living, and growth prospects. Its dedication to quality evolution and sustainable urban lifestyle makes Eastern Housing Lahore a solid option for those who want to join the progressive future of the city.
A new transformation by Lahore Zoo, called night visits in February 2026, is a revolutionary development in the oldest zoo in Pakistan. The facility offers a combination of wildlife viewing and entertainment, light shows, and cultural shows, thus producing unprecedented family experiences.
The cautious approach of balancing innovation and animal welfare illustrates an example of responsible tourism development. The residents of Lahore will enjoy the evening outings that will educate, entertain, and inspire them. The night zoo turns ordinary grounds into magic places where families make memorable experiences under the stars.
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