Breakfast with the Marwell Mascot

Join us this summer for breakfast with the Marwell Mascot, Tuesday 18 August, followed by a fun filled day at the Zoo!

Enjoy a hearty breakfast, while the Marwell Mascot meets families, poses for photos and gets everyone into the Zoofest spirit with dancing and plenty of fun.

Children’s tickets include a hot breakfast & drink, glitter tattoo*, animal ears, a Zoofest wristband, activity sheet, mascot meet and greet, and zoo entry. Adult tickets include a hot breakfast & drink, glitter tattoo, mascot meet and greet, and zoo entry.

After breakfast, head into the zoo to enjoy Zoofest, with DJ Froggie, our Elephant Rave puppet, colourful photo opportunities, lawn games and so much more.

Spaces are limited, so book early  to secure your place! *Bookings will close Monday 17 August. 

Key Event Details:

  • Date:  Tuesday 18 August
  • Time: 8.30am – 9.45am
  • Arrival: Please arrive at 8.20am
  • Location: Keeper’s Kitchen, in the plaza at the entrance of Marwell Zoo
  • Zoo entry: from 10am

Tickets & booking

  • Adult: £ 35.00
  • Child (2 – 15): £40.00
  • Under 2s (no meal, Zoofest ears only): £6.95 Your booking includes free entry to the zoo from 10am.

Please note that the Zoofest Mascot Breakfast experience will finish at 9.45am, but you are more than welcome to stay and relax in Keeper’s Kitchen, explore the gift shop, until the zoo opens.

Book your space

Bookings will close Monday 17 August, book now to secure your place!

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The interior of The Keeper's Kitchen, including sofas, cosy chairs and tables

Marwell Mascot Breakfast Terms & Conditions

  1. Booking & Payment
    Full payment is required at the time of booking. All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the event is cancelled by the organiser.
  2. Cancellations
    In the event that we need to cancel, an alternative date or full refund will be offered. We are unable to offer refunds for non-attendance.
  3. Seating & Timings
    Tickets are valid only for the selected sitting time. Late arrivals may result in reduced experience time. Tables are allocated in advance and cannot be guaranteed in specific locations.
  4. Children & Supervision
    All children must be always supervised by a responsible adult throughout the event.
  5. Dietary Requirements
    Allergies and dietary requirements must be provided at the time of booking. While we take care in preparation, food is produced in kitchens handling allergens.
  6. Animal Ears & Zoofest Wristband
    Each paying child ticket includes one set of animal ears and one Zoofest wristband. Gifts are pre-selected and cannot be exchanged.
  7. Photography
    Guests are welcome to take photos using personal devices. Professional photography (if available) may incur an additional charge.
  8. Event Experience
    The Marwell Mascot appearance is scheduled during each sitting; timings may vary slightly. Interaction time cannot be guaranteed per individual child. Please note that the mascot won’t be able to hold children or have them sit on his lap.
  9. Behaviour
    We reserve the right to refuse entry or remove guests displaying inappropriate behaviour without refund.
  10. Glitter Tattoos
    Glitter tattoos are suitable for children aged 4+ and for hands and arms only.
  11. Our standard entry terms & conditions also apply.

Two plates of cooked breakfast and a Keepers Kitchen menu at Marwell Zoo A close up of a visitor holding a hot drink with a paw print stencil at Marwell Zoo