Night of the Dead – Zombie Survival Challenge

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Night of the Dead is BACK – BOO and improved!

Do you have the wits and the knowhow to survive a Zombie Apocalypse?
Embark on an immersive after dark, survival experience at Dartmoor Zoo as you navigate a monster and danger riddled site to reach the safety of Base Camp.
You will face scenarios that challenge your survival instinct, as well as tasks requiring you to think outside the box to pass through unscathed.

You will be briefed and given some cryptic clues as to what awaits you out there in the dark, but whether you make it back out alive is down to you and your…dependable companions. You will have two "lifelines" attached to you and it's in your best interest to arrive back at Base Camp with both still on your person. Prizes await participants based upon their levels of success.

The warm embrace of Base Camp is where you can relax after your treacherous journey, enjoy hearty meals, soft and alcoholic beverages and acquire mementos to remember your experience at Dartmoor Zoo.

Have you got what it takes to face zombies and survive?
Find out by joining us for our unforgettable Night of the Dead – Zombie Survival Challenge on either October 24th or 25th this year!

Supplies and spaces are limited, so make sure you book now to ensure you have the chance to prove what you are made of!

Good luck!
You will need it.

T&Cs

These tickets are non-refundable, unless the event(s) is cancelled by Dartmoor Zoo under extenuating circumstances.
If you successfully navigate the event with both tags remaining, you will receive entry into a prize draw to 'Meet our Tiger' Dragan, a 20% discount voucher for our restaurant (which must be used on the night) and a certificate of your achievement.
If you successfully navigate the event with one tag remaining, you will receive a 10% discount voucher and certificate as detailed above.
If you complete our event with no tags remaining, you will receive a 5% discount voucher and a participation memento to show you tried!
There will be a licensed bar available on the night, to enjoy after your journey – please drink responsibly.
This experience is physical in nature, therefore we would not consider this event safe for those with mobility issues or heavily pregnant people.
Please be aware, our site will be in almost complete darkness and some areas can be uneven. Please ensure you wear appropriate footwear. You are welcome to use a light source, however, this must be directed at the ground at all times and under no circumstances can be shone into an animals' enclosure.
Toilet facilities will only be available to you upon admission to the zoo, at your allocated time slot.
By purchasing tickets to this event you are taking responsibility for how you navigate our site and we are not responsible for any slips, trips or falls caused by inappropriate actions or behaviour.
Please ensure you stick strictly to your arrival time (this will be displayed as your session start time at point of booking and in your confirmation email) to ensure maximum enjoyment of your experience – if you are late to the event, entry may not be guaranteed.
Your session timings displayed on your email is reflective of your experience length but you are permitted to stay on site in our Base Camp (Jaguar Restaurant) until the end of the event at 22:00.
This experience is for over 18s only.
There will be up to 25 people per group, per timing slot.
By purchasing tickets to this event, you are giving permission for scare actors to attempt to try and take your tags, so they may touch/brush you in the process. It is not acceptable for you to initiate contact with our scare actors.
There will be smoke machines and strobe lighting at this event, so may not be suitable for those with severe asthma or epilepsy. If you have any concerns, please contact us.
There will be no prop weapons used in this experience, please do not bring your own from home as these will be confiscated upon arrival.
If you are no longer able to participate and wish to transfer your space to someone else, please contact us to confirm.