The Keeper's Kitchen
Locally sourced, hearty food at the entrance to Marwell Zoo – no zoo ticket needed!
A great destination for walkers, cyclists and zoo visitors alike, The Keeper’s Kitchen is located in the plaza at the entrance to Marwell Zoo, so you can sip your morning coffee to the sounds of gibbons calling!
Opening from Monday 19 May 2025, The Keeper’s Kitchen will be open from 8am – 6pm daily, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, sweet treats and early evening tipples.
Entry to The Keeper’s Kitchen is free, but why not extend your visit and treat yourself to a day at the zoo? Check out what’s at Marwell Zoo.
Visit the zoo too!
The Keeper’s Kitchen is open to all – no zoo ticket needed. But if you’d like to visit the zoo as well, we’d love to welcome you.
Tickets & Prices
Breakfast & Brunch
From shakshuka to American-style pancakes and our hearty Keeper’s Breakfast, our breakfast options will keep you going throughout the day.

Lunch, Dinner & In Between
Chunky toasties on sourdough bread, loaded jacket potatoes, and plenty of sweet treats. Check the blackboard for daily specials and salad choices.

Sweet Treats
Sticky cakes, mouthwatering pastries and tempting ice creams, there’s plenty for those with a sweet tooth.

Dog Friendly
The Keeper’s Kitchen is dog-friendly, offering treats such as puppuccinos and dog ice cream.
(please note dogs are not permitted into the gift shop, Marwell Stores. Only fully trained assistance dogs are permitted into Marwell Zoo)
All profits from The Keeper’s Kitchen go towards our charity, supporting the animals you love via hands-on conservation projects at home and abroad. Thank you!