Enjoy a Friday night with the animals at Zoo Lates

London weekend break

Event: Zoo Lates
Dates: August 13th, 20th and 27th
Venue: London Zoo

Over August, visitors to London Zoo will be able to explore until10pm thanks to Zoo Lates.

This could be the perfect opportunity for those on a London weekend break to see the Zoo and itsanimals in a new way ?????at night and enjoy a walk on the wildside.

London Zoo will be open after hours on every Friday night thisAugust and visitors will be able to discover more than 720 speciesof animal while sipping on a summery Pimms or Mojito.

For those on a London weekend break, a trip to thechampagne and seafood bar could be in order as a treat.

There will also be a barbecue and silent disco while those who wishto indulge can order a picnic basket from celebrity chef AngelaHartnett.

Ms Hartnett is one of the most high-profile female chefs around andappeared on Hell's Kitchen with her mentor Gordon Ramsay. She wasawarded a Michelin star in 2004 and an MBE in 2007.

If someone feels especially indulgent it may be worth checking intothe Langham Hotel, London after a night out at the Zoo as guestscan retire in five star style.