See the sun – and the animals – rise at ZSL London Zoo

Win an unforgettable Santander cycle safari ride before the gates of the zoo open to the public – and feed penguins and meerkats their breakfast
Santander Cycles20 January 2016

Exploring anywhere before everyone else is allowed in makes you feel special – after all, you are there first. That’s what makes an early-morning tour at ZSL London Zoo so magical. Being there before the gates open on an unforgettable Santander sunrise cycle safari means you get to meet the ‘residents’ as they wake up for breakfast.

Get close to those loveable, furry Madagascan lemurs as they start to forage for food. Marvel at the meerkats as they seem to pose – just for you – on their hind legs, and dine on the mealworms you feed them. If you dare, get up close and personal with creepy-crawlies at the In With The Spiders walk-through, and learn about these amazing and varied arachnids. And then, stand inches away from majestic penguins as they duck and dive – flapping their wings in a morning greeting as they enjoy the fish ice lollies you feed them.

This really is the ultimate way to start your day, pedalling round the zoo, exploring at your own pace and learning more about the animals – and the work of ZSL – as you explore one of London’s most famous attractions on this exclusive morning cycle ride.

As well as a walkthrough of the new Bug Enclosure, a goody bag of Santander Cycles merchandise and free entry to the Zoo after your tour, you will also walk away with some unforgettable memories and amazing photos – and feel fit after an early-morning bike ride behind the scenes of one of the world’s most famous zoos.

This is all part of Santander’s Summer of Cycling, launched by Santander ambassador Jenson Button, which has enabled Londoners to explore more on two wheels.

If you have only ever driven past London Zoo or been there years ago or with a hoard of children, then this is an opportunity to see this special setting in a unique way.

To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets on this unique, behind-the-scenes cycle safari tour, which will take place on 11, 12 and 13 September between 9 and 10am visit santander-products.co.uk/cycles/#/

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