It’s a Jungle Out There!

Families are invited to go wild this summer as Midsummer Place launches its brand-new Safari in the City experience in Milton Keynes.

Running from 18 July to 30 August, the exciting summer attraction will transform the shopping centre into an immersive safari-themed trail, featuring 10 striking animal sculptures positioned throughout the centre for families to discover.

The collection includes a gorilla, zebra, giraffe, lion, rhino and elephant, with many of the species directly linked to animals that can be seen at Woburn Safari Park, the exclusive partner for the campaign.

Safari Live – Saturday 1 August

The main event, Safari Live, takes place on Saturday 1 August, when visitors can enjoy even more safari-themed excitement.

Expect a packed programme of free family entertainment, including:

• See the animal kingdom come to life through stunning animatronic creatures, playful puppetry and loveable - slightly nutty - rangers!
• Interactive workshops with Woburn Safari Park.
• Free face painting from 12pm to 3pm.

More free family events throughout the summer holidays

There will be plenty of entertainment to keep little adventurers engaged throughout the summer holidays. Visitors can enjoy a packed programme of free family fun, including 'Jungle is Massive' disco parties hosted by the ever-popular Ragdolly Annas from 12pm to 3pm on Friday 24 July, Friday 31 July, Friday 21 August and Friday 28 August.

Families can also join Ranger Chris from Horizon Radio on most Thursdays throughout the school holidays for Monkey Madness – a series of energetic, interactive sessions featuring games, music, challenges and plenty of monkey-themed mayhem.

The Woburn Safari Park team will also be in The Boulevard, inspiring the next generation of wildlife enthusiasts with interactive sensory workshops on Thursday 30 July and Saturday 1 August between 11am and 4pm.

Abigail Crowley, Marketing Manager at Woburn Safari Park, said: “We’re thrilled to join Midsummer Place in bringing a little bit of safari magic to Milton Keynes this summer. The trail is a wonderful way for families to discover, learn, and have fun together, and we’re proud to help share the stories of the animals who call Woburn Safari Park home.”

As part of the partnership, Woburn Safari Park is offering an exclusive Midsummer Place promotion where adults can become the kids – literally. Visitors can enjoy adult tickets for the price of a child with vouchers available in the Safari in the City trail leaflets, which can be collected in-centre throughout the holidays. Terms and conditions apply.

Kirsty McGiff, Marketing Manager at Midsummer Place, said: "We're incredibly excited to bring Safari in the City to Midsummer Place this summer. We wanted to create a free, fun and interactive experience that gives families a reason to spend quality time together during the school holidays. Our partnership with Woburn Safari Park adds a fantastic educational element to the trail, allowing children to learn more about these incredible animals while enjoying a safari adventure right here in the heart of Milton Keynes. We can't wait to welcome visitors and see them explore everything the experience has to offer."