2007-08 Dates: SOLD OUT

A limited number of Night Eyes Tours are offered on select dates during the winter months. These tours sell out quickly each year. If you'd like to be contacted when 2008-09 season tickets become available, please e-mail:

Ever wonder what's really moving out there in the dark? After the light of day fades, use night vision scopes to reveal the nocturnal activities of some of the world's rarest animals inside Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens. Tour size is limited to two separate groups of 16 persons and each participant has their own scope. After an introduction to nocturnal behavior on the screens in the Safari Canyon theater and an equipment review of the scopes, Zoo director David Tetzlaff or other senior zoo staff will then lead you into the darkness through the historic botanical garden and its wild animals to discover the secrets of animals' night behavior.

Read an article about the tour from the Naples Daily News. The tour was also featured in the New York Times article, 36 Hours in Naples.

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African Lion		Malayan tiger

You will see both carnivorous prowlers like spotted hyenas as well as watchful prey like forest antelope and kangaroos. A low level flashlight directed by Tetzlaff illuminates certain animals. You'll have a short break and continue on to see the moonlit patrols of more creatures including African lions and Malayan tigers - a stunning sight with night vision. Personal up close encounters with animals along the way and a behind the scenes peek add to the excitement.

The powerful Marine Pro™ is the ultimate, premium performing monocular that combines exceptional engineering advancements with features such as a 48mm high-grade camera quality lens with 5x image magnification.

Tours last just over two hours. As you will be walking in the dark, all participants must be in good health and be strong walkers. Because of the nature of this experience, participants must be at least 14 years of age. Each minor must be accompanied by a legal guardian. A release form must be signed prior to departure for this activity.

2007 - 08 Dates

• Friday, Nov 16, 2007 (Sold Out)        
  
• Friday, Nov 30, 2007 (Sold Out)
  
• Friday, Dec 7, 2007 (Sold Out)
  
• Thursday, Dec 13, 2007 (Sold Out)
  
• Wed, Jan 9, 2008 (Sold Out)
• Friday, Jan 11, 2008 (Sold Out)
  
• Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008 (Sold Out)                    
  
• Friday, Feb 8, 2008 (Sold Out)        
  
• Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008 (Sold Out)                   
  
• Friday, Feb 15, 2007 (Sold Out)
• Wednesday, March 5, 2008 (Sold Out)
  

If you'd like to be contacted when 2008-09 season tickets
become available, please e-mail:

Directions to Zoo

Participants: Please print, sign, and fax or mail to the Zoo.
Form to Be Signed Prior to Tour

Event tickets must be pre-purchased online and are dated for your reserved tour night. Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable to another person if you are not able to attend. Completely unused Night Eyes tickets can be converted into a day ticket for Naples Zoo. Tickets are subject to availability.

Payment can be made via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) online.

Upon purchase, you will be able to print your tickets and receive other necessary information.

See Wildlife in a Whole New Light.

If you'd like to book a charter group instead of joining the scheduled tours, call the zoo's group sales office at 239.262.5409 ext. 127 or e-mail to check date availability and sundown times.