come and enjoy a well deserved break after looking around Ponderosa Zoo!

We have picnic areas around the site if you have brought your own food, then maybe treat yourself to an ice-cream afterwards.

The coffee shop is now open 7 days per week for a takeout service only. 

The Lakeside Restaurant is currently closed until further notice.

Coffee Shop


Fancy a break? Come into our Coffee Shop and Ice Cream Parlor 

A variety of cold sandwiches, biscuits and crisps. And afterwards why not treat yourself to something sweet and get one of our Carte D’Or ice creams.

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Lakeside Restaurant


Closed Until further notice 

Our stylish contemporary Lakeside Restaurant set in award winning gardens overlooking a beautiful lake, within Ponderosa Zoo

Whether you fancy a drink, snack, afternoon tea or a full meal, you'll love our Lakeside restaurant. Available to book for parties, events and weddings, for more information visit www.ponderosa-lakeside.co.uk

If you are planning on eating at the Lakeside Restaurant during your visit, please call ahead to make sure there are no functions booked in that day.

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