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The zoo will offer a range of activities during the October half-term.
From October 25 to November 2, visitors can enjoy a haybale maze, pumpkin tossing, and face painting.
There will also be storytelling sessions with Esme the friendly witch.
Guests enjoy hands-on pumpkin carving(Image: Marwell Zoo)
A highlight of the week will be free pumpkin carving and painting sessions, running from 11am to 4pm daily.
There will also be pumpkin patch games from 10.30am to 4pm.
Visitors can learn about the zoo’s remarkable reptiles at keeper talks, with times available on the Marwell app.
Adults and children can also enjoy a talk about mythological creatures, from unicorns to dragons, at 3pm each day.
Children examine animal bones in artefact displays(Image: Marwell Zoo)
For those keen on a more interactive experience, there will be animal artefacts to explore and craft activities from 12pm to 4pm, as well as a virtual reality wildlife adventure, though additional charge applies for this.
Senior events manager at Marwell Zoo, Nicky Cole, said: “Wild Autumn is a week packed full of Halloween fun for all the family as well a chance to meet our incredible animals and their keepers.
“With plenty of indoor activities, as well as stunning outdoor backdrops, you’ll be entertained whatever the weather.
“What a way to spend half term!”
Tickets can be booked, and the latest animal news can be found, at marwell.org.uk.
Esme the friendly Witch will also be telling stories at 11.30am and 1.30pm each day and face painting will be available from 11am to 3pm at an additional charge.
Children can eat free at Café Graze with every adult main meal purchased, subject to terms and conditions.
Marwell Zoo has also launched a competition to win a unique brick dodo worth £1,500, plus a family day out at the zoo during Wild Autumn.
To enter, or for more information, visit crowdfunder.co.uk/p/dodo.
The last entry date is October 5.
Visitors are encouraged to download the free Marwell Zoo app for maps, animal feed times, and the latest news during their visit.
Proceeds from visiting Marwell contribute towards the zoo’s vital conservation projects in the UK and worldwide.
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