About this event

Celebrate Christmas Day at The Maali at Perth Zoo, with a celebration of Western Australian produce with a festive twist curated for those who celebrate with flavour, finesse, and a touch of indulgence.

Entry to The Maali will be available from 11:30am with beverage service to the table commencing on arrival. The buffet will commence from 12:00pm, with the hot portion and carvery concluding at 2:00pm, dessert service will conclude at 3:00pm.

All tickets include access to Perth Zoo following the conclusion of the buffet.

If you are a Perth Zoo member, please use your unique code delivered by email direct from Perth Zoo to access special ticket prices.

Adult Tickets (10 years and over)

Zoo Members: $215 inc. GST

Non-Zoo Members: $250 inc. GST

Children’s Ticket

4 -10 Years: $75 inc. GST

Under 4 Years: Free

Perth Zoo members please ensure you input your unique member code when purchasing tickets. Special ticket prices are available at the time of checkout only.

All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

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Rosemary focaccia, squid ink grissini & sourdough crostini with whipped feta, preserved lemon hummus & burnt onion labneh

Charcuterie & artisan cheese boards featuring truffle honey, smoked tomato relish, candied walnuts, grainy mustard & WA bush honeycomb

Grilled Mediterranean vegetables, beetroot carpaccio & house-pickled condiments

Charred pear, rocket & blue cheese salad toasted hazelnuts, aged balsamic pearls, roasted shallot petals

Classic Caesar salad, crisp baby gem, pancetta shards, parmesan snow & black garlic Caesar dressing

Interactive Sushi Taco Station

Build-your-own mini nori tacos with hand-sliced fish, sushi rice, ponzu aioli, wasabi snow, soy sauce, nori & pickled ginger

Ocean’s Bounty

Exmouth prawns, chilled & served with yuzu aioli, lemon myrtle salt & lime wedges

Fresh oysters with Thai vinaigrette, tabasco pearls & finger lime dressing

Citrus-cured salmon gravlax with dill crème, rye crisps & pickled fennel

Carvery Selection

Free-range turkey roulade with sage, chestnut & cranberry stuffing, pan jus

12-hour Margaret River brisket, horseradish cream, cabernet jus

Signature Mains & Seasonal Sides

Duck leg confit with sour cherry glaze & toasted pecan crumble

Moroccan lamb shoulder with pomegranate glaze, saffron yogurt & pistachio dust

Whole roasted salmon with preserved lemon beurre blanc & charred lemon wheels

Wild mushroom & ricotta cannelloni, truffle cream & parmesan tuile

Herbed kipfler potatoes with preserved lemon, rosemary ash & garlic chips

Spaetzle with burnt butter, red chard, nutmeg & toasted almond flakes

Roasted heirloom carrots with orange blossom honey & carrot-top gremolata

Gai lan (Chinese broccoli) with oyster sauce, crispy garlic & XO drizzle

Sweet Things

Traditional steamed Christmas pudding, served with brandy anglaise & sugared red currants

Eggnog panna cotta with nutmeg caramel & shortbread crunch

Pavlova bar, build-your-own with tropical fruit, lemon curd, elderflower whipped cream & candied macadamia

Mini mince pies, almond frangipane tarts & gingerbread stars

Ricotta cannoli with spiced honey, pistachio dust & candied orange

Sommeliers Beverage List

Sparkling, white, rose and red wines

Selection of non-alcoholic wines

Selection of local beers and ciders including low and non-alcoholic beers

Soft drinks and sparkling water

Coffee and teas on request