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Where to eat

Visit one of our cafes or kiosks within the Zoo for a sit down meal, take away items or special treats.

Watching our animals eating all day can make you hungry (because they eat A LOT). Our retail outlets offer a tasty selection of food and drinks. Check out our food options and winter specials below.

Open daily

Please note, outlet trading hours are subject to change.

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Meerkat Bistro

Opening hours: 9am - 5pm

Open for breakfast and lunch. Seasonal menu plus house-made bakery items, hot and cold beverages and ice creams.

Fully licensed. Vegetarian and gluten free options available.

  

Tribal Beats Kiosk

Opening hours: 9am - 5pm

Try our chicken burger, vegie burger, chips and selection of pies. You can also purchase hot and cold beverages, ice creams and Munch Boxes. 

Vegetarian and gluten free options available.

   

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Sushi Sushi

Opening hours: 9am - 5pm

Serving up Japanese classics - hand rolls, seaweed salad and poke bowls. Our fresh products are handmade by our sushi artisans every day.

Schweppes soft drinks, juices, water are also available here.

Vegan options are available.

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Ben & Jerry's

Opening hours: 11.30am - 5pm

Located inside the main entrance, stop by and grab your favourite Ben & Jerry’s flavour.

Check out Ben & Jerry's new flavours and waffles for a limited time only.

The Waterhole Food and Drink

Opening hours: 9.30am - 4pm

Experience extraordinary food and drinks at our new Waterhole food precinct overlooking the elephant habitat. From our scenic terrace, savour barista-crafted Coffee for Wildlife coffee while looking at majestic elephants swim and roam their open-range home.

Choose from delicious grab-and-go options like our loaded chicken and lamb kebabs, or explore our fresh sandwiches, vibrant salads, Sushi and protein-packed poke bowls. Before departing, indulge in our signature Waterhole Special Bubble Tea – the ideal complement to your wildlife adventure.

 

Open during peak periods

Including public holidays and school holidays.

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Cheetah Lawn BBQ

Opening hours: 11am - 3pm

Traditional sausages, snacks and ice-creams.

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Hippo Beach Café

Opening hours: 10.30am - 4pm

Enjoy a range of sweet and savoury bakery goods, hot and cold beverages, fresh jaffles, sandwiches and pies. You can also purchase hot and cold beverages and ice creams.

Vegetarian and gluten free options available.

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Village café

Opening hours: 10.30am - 4.30pm

Enjoy a range of sweet and savoury bakery goods, and selection of sandwiches made in house. You can also purchase hot and cold beverages and ice creams.