Make this Mother’s Day unforgettable with a luxurious buffet lunch at The Maali - Perth Zoo’s premium function centre. Treat Mum to an elegant dining experience filled with flavour, finesse and a touch of indulgence.
Check out the schedule
Entry: From 11:30am (via The Maali entrance)
Buffet service: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Event concludes: 3:00pm
Ticket inclusions
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a beautifully curated buffet featuring seasonal dishes, artisan flavours and decadent desserts — all served in the elegant surrounds of The Maali.
Your Mother’s Day experience includes:
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*Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from the bar.
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Tickets:
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
Mother’s Day buffet lunch tickets do not include Zoo entry.
Bookings close 4 May 2026.
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Buffet menu
Explore the full Mother’s Day buffet menu below.
To start
Rosemary focaccia, squid ink grissini and sourdough crostini
Whipped feta, preserved lemon hummus and burnt onion labneh
Charcuterie and artisan cheese boards
Grilled Mediterranean vegetables and beetroot carpaccio
Charred pear, rocket and blue cheese salad
Classic Caesar salad with pancetta and black garlic dressing
Signature mains and seasonal sides
Sautéed Mount Barker chicken breast with mushroom and fennel cream
Beef skewers with Za’atar spices and saffron yoghurt
Whole roasted salmon with preserved lemon beurre blanc
Traditional baked lasagne
Herbed royal blue potatoes with garlic chips
Creamed pumpkin polenta with chard
Roasted heirloom carrots with honey and carrottop gremolata
Steamed greens with spiced sea salt
Sweet things
Biscoff baked cheesecake
Vanilla panna cotta with caramel shortbread crunch
Fresh fruits with honeypressed yoghurt
Flavoured lamingtons
Buildyourown pavlova bar
Beverages
Juices, soft drinks, still and sparkling water
Coffee and tea on request
Alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase from the bar, including:
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Local beers and ciders
- Nonalcoholic wines and beers
Reserve your tickets now - places are limited
Frequently Asked Questions
+ Is entry to Perth Zoo included in my Mother’s Day buffet ticket?
No, entry to Perth Zoo is not included. If you would like to visit Perth Zoo before or after the event, you will need to enter via Perth Zoo main entrance. Remember, mums receive free entry but other members of the family will need to buy a ticket.
+ I am a Perth Zoo member, how do I access discounted tickets?
Check your email inbox – members have been sent an exclusive discount code via email to access a 10% discount on tickets.
+ Terms and conditions
Tables seat a maximum of 10 guests. Private tables are guaranteed for bookings of 8+ guests (including children and infants). Bookings of less than 8 guests may be seated at shared tables.
When reserving tickets guests aged 10 years and above will need to purchase an adult ticket.
Please ensure to take all belongings with you when exiting The Maali, as access to the venue will not be available following the conclusion of the buffet.
When buying your ticket, please make sure to include any dietary requirements or allergies for yourself and your guests, so we can accommodate your needs during the event.
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
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Upcoming dates
Sunday, 10 May 2026 - 11:30am to 3:00pm