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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.

Open daily

Please note, outlet trading hours are subject to change.

Meerkat Bistro

Opening hours: 9am - 5pm

Breakfast: 9am - 11am

Lunch: 11am - 3pm (last orders 2pm)

Breakfast or lunch with a side of Meerkats…. yes, really. The Meerkat Bistro serves up a bistro-style menu that travels the world, with seasonal dishes, grab-and-go options, and a dedicated kids' menu that little one’s love. Relaxed, welcoming, and totally unmissable.

Fully licensed. Accepts cash or card.

  

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Tribal Beats Kiosk

Opening hours: 10am - 3:30pm (Weekdays) | 9am - 5pm (Weekend)

Try our fish and chips, a selection of pies and sausage rolls, plus our popular Munch Box featuring nuggets, chips, cookie and a juice box.

You can also purchase hot and cold beverages and ice creams.

Vegetarian options available. Accept cash or card.

   

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Sushi Sushi

Opening hours: 11am - 2pm

Enjoy freshly made Japanese-inspired meals from Sushi Sushi, prepared daily using authentic ingredients and local produce and MSC-certified seafood. Choose from classic hand rolls, snack-sized salads, poke bowls, and kid-friendly options. Complete your meal with our in-house bubble teas.

Vegan and low-gluten options available. Accepts cash and cards.

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Ben & Jerry's

Opening hours: 11.30am - 5pm (weather dependent)

Cool off with Ben & Jerry's iconic ice cream, featuring a rotating range of classic scoop flavours, shakes, and fun sundaes, including the Dino Sundae Saurus. Vegan and gluten-free options are available, making it a perfect treat for the whole family.

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Waterhole Cafe

Opening hours: 9.45am - 4pm

Overlooking the elephant habitat, Waterhole food and drink puts you right in the heart of the elephant trail. Sink your teeth into our loaded chicken and lamb kebabs the crowd favourites, then explore fresh hot chips, sandwiches, vibrant salads and sushi, all washed down with a barista-crafted Coffee for Wildlife.

For a limited time only, don't miss the exclusive Dino Munch Box.

Accepts cash or card.

 

Open during peak periods

Including public holidays and school holidays.

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Cheetah Lawn BBQ

Opening hours: 11am - 3pm

Fire up your appetite at Cheetah Lawn BBQ. Grab a sizzling traditional sausage, a quick snack, or cool down with an ice cream — the perfect casual bite in the open air.

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Hippo Beach Café

Opening hours: 11am - 4pm

Enjoy a range of sweet and Pizza, hot dogs, ice cream, hot and cold beverages, sandwiches and sushi packs from Sushi Sushi.

Cashless transactions only.

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Village Café

Opening hours: 10.30am - 4.30pm

The perfect pit stop for morning tea or an afternoon snack. Treat yourself to a freshly baked cookie, warm pie or sausage roll, ice cream, or a Coffee for Wildlife.

Vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Cashless transactions only.