In a bid to help raise revenue, the Adelaide Zoo is considering a number of new projects including introducing a silent nightclub after hours.

In the same style as London and San Francisco Zoos, the Adelaide Zoo is contemplating opening the complex for headphone wearing partygoers.

Adelaide Zoo CEO Elaine Bensted told 891 Breakfast the organisation was searching for new avenues to bring in much needed revenue.

"People can look at the animals, and they can listen to the music, and they can dance if they wish, but they are doing it through headphones," Ms Bensted said.

"There is absolutely no disturbing of the animals."

She said the Zoo was contemplating DJs and liquor licensing for the event, but no plans had been put firmly in place.

Ms Bensted said it was one of many ideas that were tabled whilst brainstorming how to boost visitor numbers.

Other ideas included opening for Valentine Day dinners, speed dating nights, sand pits where children could dig for fossils and learn about animal extinctions and developing partnerships with Adelaide festivals like the Fringe.

"We didn't want to stifle people's creativity, but we do need to look at them to see if they are really feasible."