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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

Image shows the performer Steph Ventriloquist with her puppet Layla. Both are cheering and holding up the title of the show "A Puppet Zoo Adventure." The Image is in front of a jungle background. A quote from a previous review by The Wee Review reads: "With puppetry, great comedy and enough energy to jump start a truck." Four Stars.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

A Puppet Zoo Adventure!

Join Steph and Layla in Adventureland Zoo and meet the talking animals that need your help!

A mysterious and naughty Gremlin has put a spell on the sunshine - taking away the light - and they need YOUR help to get it back!

Packed with lively characters, silly surprises, songs and audience participation, children become part of the story as they solve puzzles, cheer, and help rescue the sunshine.

This 45-minute interactive show is perfect for under 10s and involves ventriloquism, magic and a whole lot of laughter!

★★★★ “Topped off with puppetry, great comedy, and enough energy to jump start a truck” (TheWeeReview.com, 2023).

Presented by: Stephanie Manton

Steph Ventriloquist is a UK-based street performer, comedian and self-taught ventriloquist bringing her unique blend of puppetry, comedy and audience interaction to the stage for the very first time at Adelaide Fringe. She has toured her hit family show A Puppet Zoo Adventure to major UK festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe and Brighton Fringe, delighting audiences with her inventive characters and high-energy performances. Away from the festival circuit, Steph is a regular on the streets with her interactive comedy shows and has built a thriving online community with over 22,000 followers on TikTok Live, where her quick wit, original puppets and playful improvisation keep audiences coming back for more.
Kids and Family • Comedy
United Kingdom • Adelaide Fringe Premiere
Reviews
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    It’s lively, heartwarming and bursting with feel-good energy from start to finish. - Isha Juneja, The List

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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Toddlers (2-3) | Kindergarten (4) | Junior Primary (5-7) | Primary (8-11)
Loud Noises

Accessibility

 
Audience members interact from the seated or standing area

Presenter

Presented by: Stephanie Manton

Steph Ventriloquist is a UK-based street performer, comedian and self-taught ventriloquist bringing her unique blend of puppetry, comedy and audience interaction to the stage for the very first time at Adelaide Fringe. She has toured her hit family show A Puppet Zoo Adventure to major UK festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe and Brighton Fringe, delighting audiences with her inventive characters and high-energy performances. Away from the festival circuit, Steph is a regular on the streets with her interactive comedy shows and has built a thriving online community with over 22,000 followers on TikTok Live, where her quick wit, original puppets and playful improvisation keep audiences coming back for more.