'BREAKFAST with the Elves' is proving a hit at the Welsh Mountain Zoo.

Pioneer chief reporter Suzanne Kendrick took her little boy to the Colwyn Bay attraction for the 'sold out' 45-minute festive event at the Penguin Cafe. 

Elves Holly and Mistletoe were on hand to seat guests before reindeer and snowman topped pancakes were served. 

Adults enjoyed a 'Christmas pig under blankets' breakfast bap as well as a hot drink [Gluten Free/Vegan/Vegetarian] options were available on request].

North Wales Pioneer: Breakfast with the Elves was held in the Penguin Cafe.Breakfast with the Elves was held in the Penguin Cafe. (Image: Suzanne Kendrick)

Suzanne said: "The whole experience was lovely and first impressions were really good.

"Holly and Mistletoe were really upbeat. There was a lovely friendly atmosphere and everything was so organised.

"I loved the presentation of the pancakes - we opted for a reindeer. With two tiny pancakes for ears and a bigger one for the face, they were perfect for little hands to grab. Everything has been well thought out. A gift was also included."

Breakfast with the Elves, which includes a short storytelling session and a 'Meet and Greet' with santa's helpers, is a first for the zoo. 

Half price entry is being offered at the attraction until Sunday, January 8 2023.

North Wales Pioneer: Reindeer pancake! Reindeer pancake! (Image: Suzanne Kendrick)

As well as Breakfast with the Elves, there is an Elfventure trail; Zoo elf Elfyn has dropped 10 presents around the zoo which need to be found by solving the clues. All successful trail finders will be entered into a prize draw.

There are also Christmas crafts running at the site as well as storytelling and a unique animal enrichment workshop.

Charlotte Dykes, marketing manager at the Welsh Mountain Zoo, said: “We understand the pressures that Christmas can bring and wanted to add an early festive gift with a full month half price entry offer.

North Wales Pioneer: Sebastian meeting elves Mistletoe and HollySebastian meeting elves Mistletoe and Holly (Image: Suzanne Kendrick)

"Breakfast with the Elves is incredibly magical and we have sprinkled some added Christmas spirit in with various activities and adventure right across the zoo.

“We expect a super packed zoo this year, particularly with the half price entry offer, and would encourage anyone who’s planning a visit to book early.”

Visit www.welshmountainzoo.org/events/christmas-2022