For one evening only, experience a unique sunset walk where you'll come almost face-to-face with more than 70 of the most beautiful and rare species, including Amur leopards and tigers, giraffes, polar bears, and black rhinos. At Yorkshire Wildlife Park's Night Out at the Zoo sunset safari on August 17, guests can step into the African savanna and roam the lawns of Tsavo and the Amphitheatre Lawns. Starting at 4pm, enjoy vibrant live music and entertainment, along with a delicious barbecue inspired by African culture.
CEO John Minion said: "For one day only, visitors can enjoy the park from dusk till dark. "Summer is always special here at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, but the Night Out at the Zoo is a truly unique experience. "Our visitors can look forward to a really spectacular savanna sunset.
" This year, the park has welcomed several new animals, including two adorable baby cheetahs and a rhino. The two male cheetahs have just been released into the Cheetah Territory main reserve after being nurtured by their mother, Darcy, over the past three months. Their parents, Darcy and Brooke, were introduced as part of a European Breeding Programme, making this litter a significant triumph in the quest to preserve the species, with only an estimated 7,100 cheetahs remaining in the wild.
Another significant birth this year is Rocco, a baby eastern black rhino born in January after a 15-month pregnancy. Growing fast, he is now trotting confidently around the expansive rhino reserve. This.