THERE'LL be a chance to meet snakes, lizards, spiders and even meerkats at The Broadway shopping centre tomorrow.

It's hosting its Animal Petting Zoo as part of its Summer Jungle Event. 

The animals will be arriving at The Broadway on Thursday at 11am and will be accompanied by a team of experts until 5pm who will be on hand to oversee the petting and answer any questions.

Ian Ward, General Manager at The Broadway said: “We’re excited to be welcoming such an unusual and interactive event to The Broadway this summer. The ‘Animal Petting Zoo’ is suitable for all ages and encourages children and adults to learn about our furry and scaly friends.

“The Broadway Summer Jungle event is an example of the increasingly diverse programme of events in the Centre and is an important part of our mission to become an enjoyable destination for all the family to spend leisure time in the city.

“We’re urging families and children to visit the Jungle Mania event for an alternative shopping experience this Thursday.”

The Kids Summer Jungle Event is open daily from 11am-5pm until  September 2, with a different jungle activation every Thursday.

The event is free and no pre-booking is required though there may be a wait for some of the activities at peak times.