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Monkeying Around

Monkeying Around

This August at The Mercury - Monkeying Around!  

Come to The Mercury for a whole load of silly Jungle fun!   

 

19th AUGUST - EXOTIC EXPLORERS

Start the week off with of our most EXOTIC local residents! From snakes, to birds to spiders! Plus, you could have a go at handling them too! Free to see or £10 to hold, pay on the day or pre-bookings can be taken at the helpdesk for specific times.

11AM-3PM - The Helpdesk, Level 2. 

*NOTICE - The Helpdesk is open everyday from 10AM-4PM.  

 

20th AUGUST - JUNGLE CRAFT WITH GILL & NIGEL

FREE to join, design some exotic postcards from the jungle with our lovely artist Gill! What ‘monkeying around have you been doing this summer? Tell Marvin & Maurice with a ‘wish you were here’ postcard through our jungle post box for a chance to win a prize. 

11AM-3PM - On Level 1  

 

21th AUGUST - STORY TIME WITH AN EXPLORER

FREE to Join, take a seat and get ready to be transported to an exotic land by local actress Louise Ann Munro through an immersive story time experience.

10AM-11.30AM - On Level 1  

 

22nd AUGUST - 'FANTASTIC ANIMALS' FANCY DRESS MCDONALDS BIRTHDAY PARTY 

£2 Booking essential - Book at the Helpdesk Cash only. Become a party animal with Jelly Jade at McDonald’s. Help us Celebrate McDonald’s birthday with a fancy dress party! Face painting, fun and a happy meal.

11AM-1PM -

*NOTICE - The Helpdesk is open everyday from 10AM-4PM.  

 

23rd & 24th AUGUST - MONKEYING AROUND DISCO

FREE to join, let loose at our Safari Disco with prizes for best dancer, games, and storytelling. Character meet and greet for photo opportunities. Every half hour from 11am.

11AM - 3.30PM - Level 1  

 

10th - 24th AUGUST - SUMMER POST CARD COMPETITION

What ‘monkeying around have you been doing this summer? Pick up a postcard from The Helpdesk and tell Marvin & Maurice with a ‘wish you were here’ postcard through our jungle post box for a chance to win a prize. 

POST IN THE JUNGLE POSTBOX AT THE HELPDESK, LEVEL 2.  

 

We hope to see you around for a Summer of FREE silliness, exploring, animals and fun!

 

 

 

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