COLCHESTER Zoo has announced the return of its renowned character breakfast events.

Youngsters will be able to enjoy a bite to eat with some of their favourite animals, in a slightly different form.

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Returning between 9.30am and 11am on April 24, attendees will meet and greet zoo characters in the Maldon Road attraction's Penguini’s Restaurant.

A zoo spokesman said: “You will need to pre-book a standard zoo admission ticket for this event or arrive with a valid zoo Pass.”

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