Get ready for the wildest summer adventure as Zoofest returns to Marwell Zoo from **23 July to 31 August**. This brand-new, festival-inspired celebration is packed with family fun, bringing together incredible wildlife, live entertainment and interactive activities for a day out to remember.
Dance along at DJ Froggie's Silent Disco, help bring the larger-than-life Elephant Rave to life, challenge friends and family to giant lawn games, enjoy hands-on crafts and add some sparkle with glitter tattoos. Little adventurers can also climb aboard the brand-new Mini Beast Safari for their very own off-road adventure (additional charges apply).
Alongside all the festival fun, visitors can discover hundreds of amazing animals, explore spacious habitats and learn more about the conservation work helping protect threatened species around the world. Zoofest is included with standard zoo admission, making it the perfect family day out this summer.
To make visits even better value, guests who book online can also take advantage of Marwell Zoo's Summer Special Offer. Valid for visits until **30 September** (excluding 29–31 August), the offer includes **one half-price child ticket with every full-paying adult**, fully flexible visit dates and **15% off kids' meals**. Terms and conditions apply.
| Season (23 July 2026 - 31 Aug 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
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