TICKETS are now on sale for half-term visits to Marwell Zoo – with a chance for visitors to share a storytime session with some special guests.

The dynamic duo of Chase and Skye, from the children’s TV show PAW Patrol will be taking a break from Adventure Bay to appear at the zoo from Tuesday, October 24 to Thursday, October 26. The sessions will run at intervals on each day.

The visits will follow the launch of PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, which releases in the UK on Friday 13 October.

PAW Patrol is a popular children’s TV show and movie franchise which follows the adventures of a boy called Ryder and his brave pack of rescue dogs.

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From rescuing sea turtles to jungle adventures and dinosaur missions, these plucky pups work together to overcome the odds and defeat Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger and the Kitten Catastrophe Crew.

These days are expected to be particularly busy, so all guests must pre-book a daytime zoo admission ticket.

Members must also pre-book their free ticket online ahead of their visit and all free carer and under-three tickets must also be pre-booked.

The tickets went on sale on Monday, September 25.

All other ticket types such as complimentary and third-party tickets will not be valid for PAW Patrol event days.