FAMILIES were excited to meet their TV idols at a zoo's summer holiday fun day. 

Hey Duggee, from the CBeebies' TV show, visited Marwell Zoo, in Colden Common, on August 3.

His appearance was one of a series of special days, with Bluey and her little sister Bingo coming on August 10 and August 24, and Hey Duggee returning on August 17.

The characters have a designated appearance arena on the back lawn of Marwell Hall with guests seeing them on a first-come first-served basis.

Nicky Cole, senior events manager, said: “We couldn’t be more excited about welcoming Bluey, Bingo and Hey Duggee for our Thursday Fun Days over the summer holidays! We just know you and your little ones are going to love seeing your favourite TV stars and joining in all the fun at the zoo with us.”

Guests must prebook a daytime zoo admission ticket and members must also prebook their free ticket online ahead of their visit.

Marwell Zoo covers 140 acres with hundreds of exotic and endangered animals, five adventure play areas, cafes and ice cream stops.

Go to marwell.org.uk/