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August 23, 2025 - Sold Out
7:00 am - 9:30 am

Breakfast with the Animals: Elephant Trek

This event is SOLD OUT.

Celebrate the Zoo’s 150th anniversary with a reimagined Breakfast with the Animals experience on August 23 from 7am – 9am. This event is crafted to make your morning at the Zoo truly unforgettable! Start your day with a delicious breakfast buffet on the Elephant Trek Patio. Enjoy exclusive animal encounters featuring Asian elephants, siamangs, Asian small clawed otters, and more!

Capture the memories with photo opportunities set against beautiful backdrops. After the event, explore the Zoo at your own pace with complimentary admission and parking included. Whether you’re a lifelong Zoo fan or visiting for the first time, this enhanced experience is perfect for families, animal lovers, and anyone looking for a one-of-a-kind morning adventure.

Zoo admission and parking are included. Children three and under are free. Motorized scooters (ECVs) are available to rent for $38. To reserve one, please contact [email protected].

Breakfast Menu

  • elephant trek
  • elephant trek breakfast with the animals
  • siamang breakfast with the animals
  • terri the rhino hornbill flying
  • elephants in the pool
  • otter munti looking at camera

Event Schedule

7:30am – 8:00am Elephant Chat Elephant Pool
7:45am – 8:15am Wild Encounter The Pheasantry
8:00am – 8:30am Siamang Gibbon Chat Siamang Point
8:30am – 9:00am Small Clawed Otter Chat Otter Habitat
8:45am – 9:15am Ambassador Animal The Overlook
9:00am – 9:30am Hornbill Chat Hornbill Habitat

Breakfast with the Animals: Elephant Trek

Saturday, August 23 | 7:00am – 9:00am

Start your day with a scenic breakfast on the Elephant Trek Patio, offering stunning views of the Zoo’s new 5-acre habitat. Then, take in exclusive animal chats featuring Asian elephants, siamangs, Asian small-clawed otters, and other fascinating species.

elephant trek

Don’t miss these one-of-a-kind mornings filled with great food, amazing animals, and unforgettable experiences!

Expand for Event Menu
Station One:

  • Danish, fruit scones, muffins, & bagels
  • Assorted preserves, whipped butter, Nutella, and cream cheese
  • Vanilla & honey yogurt parfait with granola and berries
  • Melon cups

Station Two:

  • Belgium waffles
  • Maple syrup, blueberry syrup, strawberries & whipped cream
  • Applewood-smoked bacon
  • Assorted mini quiche (Quiche Lorraine, three cheese, or broccoli and cheese)
  • Breakfast Sandwiches (Sausage or vegetarian sausage, egg, and cheese on an English muffin)
  • Crispy hashbrowns

Mimosa Bar

  • Orange, grapefruit, and pineapple juice
  • Berries, mint, and orange slices

Beverages

  • Infused water
  • Coffee and tea
  • Orange juice

If you have any accommodation requests, please contact [email protected]  3 weeks prior to event.

This is a Zero Waste Event

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