Zoovie Doco-Night event held at Melbourne Zoo

How to Train Your Dragon Member Zoovie Night

Date

Thursday 2 October (Youth night)

Friday 3 October

Saturday 4 October

Time

Gates open at 5:30pm

Animal areas open 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Movie starts at 7:30pm and ends approx. 10:30pm

Location

Rail Gate Lawns

Price

Standard:

Member Adult (16+ years old): $25

Member Child (4-15 years old): $10

Non-Member Adult (16+ years old)*: $35

Non-Member Child (4-15 years old)*: $20

Infant (0-3 years old): free

Golden Dragon Lounge

Includes ticket to Zoovie night, prime viewing area with bean bag, popcorn, drink, and a dragon plush.

Member Adult (16+ years old): $65

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.

Get ready for a fire-breathing, fang-tastic night at Melbourne Zoo!

Join us for a special screening of the brand-new live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon (2025) — a heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and mythical creatures. But the adventure doesn’t stop at the screen…

Before the movie begins, explore the zoo at twilight, meet our incredible keepers, and dive into a world of real-life dragons (well, the scaly kind!) and Viking-inspired fun.

A ticket to Zoovie night includes:
  • Access to after-hours animal viewing from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
  • Listen to special animal talks:
    • 6pm: TBC
  • Catering options: TBC
  • Spot our zoo keepers roaming and feel free to ask any questions about the animals in our care.
  • Enjoy the Dragons and Vikings adventure - scavenger hunt, meet and greet, viking training grounds
  • Documentary starts at approx. 7:30pm

Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic rug and low back chair for the screening. 

Golden Dragon Lounge

Want the ultimate Zoovie Night experience? Upgrade your ticket to access the Golden Dragon Lounge Area and enjoy:

  • Premium front-row beanbag seating

  • Free popcorn and drink

  • A cuddly dragon plush toy to take home (TBC)

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:

  • Chicken nuggets and chips
  • Beef pie and chips
  • Chicken pie and chips
  • Veggie pie and chips
  • Twin sushi pack
  • 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

Members get more!

Only $12.42 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