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Grazing at the Zoo

Brunch Club

Adult $80 (13+), Child $62 (3-12) (includes fees)

Tickets must be purchased at least 8 days before each event. Tickets include zoo admission and complimentary carousel rides.

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  • A close-up of a waffle topped with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, blueberries, and a blackberry.
  • A Bengal tiger with orange fur and black stripes stands on dirt, looking up toward the camera with an alert expression.
  • A breakfast plate with waffles topped with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and whipped cream, served with bacon strips, sausage links, and a mini egg muffin with red peppers.
  • A sloth bear with shaggy black fur and a pale snout stands on a forest floor surrounded by logs, looking toward the camera.

Location: Banyan Wilds

Available Time Slots: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Available Dates: May 31, June 6, June 7, July 26, September 5, September 6, and September 13.

Entry for Brunch Club is at West Entrance only.

Brunch your way through the zoo with this delicious dining experience set in one of the zoo’s most scenic spaces — the lush landscapes of Banyan Wilds. Enjoy fresh flavors, scenic views, and opportunities to connect with wildlife in a relaxed atmosphere perfect for friends, families, or anyone who believes brunch is better enjoyed surrounded by nature.

Mimosas or bellinis are available for purchase for guests 21+.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your experience includes a hearty brunch buffet station and complimentary beverages during your 60-minute ticketed timeslot. Your ticket includes all-day zoo admission and complimentary carousel rides with your event wristband.

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For Brunch Club at Banyan Wilds, guests can ONLY enter through West Gate.

All event locations are wheelchair accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact us at zooinfo@zoo.org in advance.

Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free [GF] options and items with nuts will be notated on the menu below.

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Unfortunately, we are unable to support menu substitutions at this time.

  • Uncured Applewood Smoked Bacon [GF] 
  • Handcrafted Artisan Sausage [GF] 
  • Lox Crostini topped with cream cheese spread, Lox & fresh dill 
  • Mini Parfait with topping station [Vegetarian] 
  • Mini Mediterranean Vegetable Quiche [Vegetarian] 
  • Mini Ham and Cheese Quiche 
  • Chicken & Waffle Batter Bites with hot honey drizzle 
  • French Toast Shooters [Vegetarian] 
  • Mini Danish [Vegetarian] 
  • Assorted Melons & Fresh Berries [Vegan, GF] 

COMPLIMENTARY BEVEARGE SERVICE:
Complimentary Café Vitta coffee, orange juice & Infused Water .

TRANSACTION BAR:
Additional Mimosa for purchase ($12), additional Bellini for purchase ($14) .

Brunch Club will take place withing Banyan Wilds exhibit, where guests will get to explore the space before the rest of the zoo opens to the public at 9:30 a.m.

Yes, these events are family-friendly, so children are welcome!

Lap infants & toddlers 2 and under can attend for free but require a ticket for capacity purposes.

Child tickets are required for ages 3-12 years old to ensure that the kitchen prepares accurate servings.

Adult tickets are required for ages 13 and up.

Please check in at West Entrance 10 minutes before your timeslot:

  • 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. 

Round tables will be arranged inside Forest Trailhead for communal seating. Seating is first-come, first-serve.

We are unable to accommodate table reservations. Larger groups should arrive early to increase the likelihood of adjacent seating.

Yes, groups hoping to sit together or in close proximity MUST purchase all tickets on one transaction.

Yes, your Brunch Club ticket includes all-day zoo admission as soon as gates open to the public at 9:30 a.m. We do recommend you explore the zoo after your Brunch Club event concludes, so you get the most out of your dining experience.

No, tickets need to be pre-purchased 8 days in advance.

Parking for these events is in the zoo lots located along Phinney Avenue N. and N. 59th Street, and the lot accessible on N. 50th & Fremont Ave. N.

Penguin Lot and Otter Lot are the two parking lots closest to West Gate.

Pay-for-parking kiosks are located at each lot. Rates for Penguin Lot and Otter Lot: $10 for the first 2 hours; $2 each additional hour with a $14 maximum daily rate (+taxes & fees).

Disabled parking is available in all zoo lots.

If you must park on the streets surrounding the zoo, please be courteous and do not block driveways.

No rescheduling and no refunds. If the zoo cancels an event, we will refund in full.

The event will take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather and zoo closure, we will cancel the event and issue refunds.

We will prepare outdoor canopies for rainy days. We strongly recommend guests come prepared with sunhats and sunscreen on sunny days.

Yes! We kindly ask that you park strollers and wagons in designated areas. Your cooperation allows easier access for guests with mobility devices to navigate within Banyan Wilds. Highchairs will be available upon request.

Mimosas ($12) and Bellinis ($14) will be available for purchase and a valid 21+ ID will be required.

With so many animal exhibits along Banyan Wilds, you will likely get to sip coffee strolling past sloth bears, Asian small-clawed otters, or Malayan tiger.

Woodland Park Zoo Membership holders and Wild at Heart donors receive 10% off ticket purchase. Simply log in and the discount should be applied at checkout.

At this time, there are no senior discounts available.