Summer Holiday
Join us for Zoofest this Summer holiday, Thursday 23 July – Monday 31 August, the party is on and it’s going to be wild!
Get ready for the wildest summer adventure! This brand new, festival-inspired celebration is packed with family fun, music, games and unforgettable experiences throughout the summer holidays.
Dance your way through our silent disco, get creative with hands-on crafts and snap photos at colourful festival-themed spots. Discover surprises around every corner, including our larger-than-life dancing elephant.
With incredible wildlife, vibrant entertainment and activities for all ages, it’s the perfect summer day out for animal lovers of all ages.
DJ Froggie’s Silent Disco
Daily, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
Join DJ Froggie on Marwell Hall Drive for a wild silent disco! Grab a pair of headphones from the Pop-Up Shop and dance along to fun tunes and animal-inspired sounds.
Elephant Rave
Daily, 10am – 3pm
Get ready to make our giant elephant dance! Gently pull the ropes to bring different parts of the elephant to life and create your own elephant rave experience.
New For 2026 – Marwell Jeeps
Daily, 11am – 3pm
Climb aboard one of our brand-new Marwell Jeeps and set off on your own safari adventure. Perfect for little explorers with big imaginations.
(Additional charge applies.)
Zoofest Crafts
Daily, 11am – 3:30pm
Get creative with Zoofest-themed crafts. Make your own frog snapper or create a pipe cleaner animal friend to take home as a souvenir from your festival adventure.
(Suggested donation.)
Lawn Games
Daily, 10:30am – 3:30pm
Challenge family and friends to a range of giant garden games, including Connect 4, Jenga, Cornhole and Marwell Guess Who. Perfect for a little friendly competition between animal spotting.
Glitter Tattoos
Daily, 10am – 2:30pm
Add some festival sparkle with a glitter tattoo. Choose from a range of colourful designs and get into the Zoofest spirit.
(Additional charge applies.)
Virtual Reality Experience
Daily, 10am – 1pm
Travel across the globe in this immersive 360° wildlife adventure. From the beaches of Costa Rica and the forests of Lapland to the plains of the Masai Mara, get up close to some of the world’s most incredible animals, including lions, stingrays and sperm whales.
VR shows take place daily in the Giraffe House. Additional charge applies.
Afternoon Tea
Friday 7 – Sunday 9 August
Take a break from the festival fun and enjoy a decadent afternoon tea in Marwell Hall, at the heart of the zoo.
Adults and kids alike will enjoy the tempting menus, including sandwiches, scones and sweet treats.
(additional charge applies, pre-booking required)
Animal Feeds & Talks
Daily
Learn more about the animals you love and chat to their keepers during our daily feeding sessions.
Make sure you download our app to check the feed times and plan your day.
*All activities are subject to availability
Where next?
Continue planning your visit or check out our Tickets & Offers.
