Timeline
17:12
Grab a cold drink and a light snack from the zoo’s refreshment spot. It is the only place to eat or drink on site, and it is open until 17:30, so you have time before the sun dips.
17:42
Find a comfortable spot near the Sumatran tiger enclosure. The late afternoon light is soft, and the enclosure offers a clear view of the western sky as the sun sets toward the west.
18:12
Watch the sunset. The sky turns warm as the sun disappears below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the zoo grounds.
18:42
Stay a while longer to enjoy the quiet after the rush. The zoo is still open until 17:30, but the evening light is perfect for a final stroll around the perimeter before closing.
Local tip
The zoo closes at 17:30. Make sure to finish your snack and settle into your viewing spot before then, as the refreshment spot will be closed by sunset.
Check before you go
- Medan Zoo is open from 08:30 to 17:30. Arrive early enough to buy your snack and drink before the refreshment spot closes at 17:30.
- Sunset on 15 October is at 18:12. Golden light starts at 17:44.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Medan (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).