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Opening Times
Open all year - daily from 10am (except Christmas Day & Boxing Day)
1 January to 28 March: park closes at 4:00pm
29 March to 16 July: park closes at 5.00pm
17 July to 5 September: park closes at 6.00pm
6 September to 22 October: park closes at 5.00pm
23 October to Spring 2011: park closes at 4:00pm
Last admission is 1 hour prior to closing
Admission Prices
1 Jan - 28 Mar 2009: | |
Adult | £8.35 |
Child (3-14) | £6.35 |
Child Under 3 | Free |
Senior Citizen | £7.35 |
Special Needs Adult | £6.35 |
Special Needs Child | £6.35 |
Carer | £6.35 |
29 Mar - 30 April: | |
Adult | £11.95 |
Child / Student | £7.95 |
Child Under 3 | Free |
Senior Citizen | £10.50 |
Special Needs Adult | £7.95 |
Special Needs Child | £7.95 |
Carer | £7.95 |
1 May - 16 July and 6 Sept - 22 Oct: | |
Adult | £13.95 |
Child / Student | £8.95 |
Child Under 3 | Free |
Senior Citizen | £12.50 |
Special Needs Adult | £9.95 |
Special Needs Child | £9.95 |
Carer | £9.95 |
17 July - 5 Sept: | |
Adult | £15.50 |
Child / Student | £10.95 |
Child Under 3 | Free |
Senior Citizen | £14.95 |
Special Needs Adult | £10.95 |
Special Needs Child | £10.95 |
Carer | £10.95 |
Group rates and Season Tickets also available; see zoo's website for details | |
Description
Rated amongst the UK's top 3 zoos by Which? magazine, Banham Zoo is set amidst 35 acres of beautiful Breckland countryside. The Zoo is designed to take you on a journey around the globe to experience some of the worlds most exoctic, rare and endangered animals including Siberian Tigers, Snow and Sri Lankan Leopard, Cheetah, several species of tamarins, marmosets, lemurs, and monkeys, and many, many more. Many of the enclosures are either under cover, or have sheltered viewing areas, for when the weather turns less pleasant. The Safari Roadtrain runs regularly throughout the day, and provides a tour of the zoo, complete with commentary.
A variety of displays are held around the zoo throughout the day, although some are seasonal. The Amazing Animals presentation gives you the chance to see some remarkable animals up close. The regular birds of prey flying displays allow you to see some magnificent birds, such as bald eagle, caracara, and vultures, in action. You may also get the chance to hold some of them. The keepers also give informative talks while feeding various other animals, such as the meerkats, otters, wolves, penguins, seals, cheetahs, and tigers, during the day. See the information boards on arrival for details of times of all of these displays and other activities.
The Heritage Farm Stables house a small collection of heavy horses (Shire and Suffolk) and donkeys, while the Farm Barn displays a selection of farm animals, including cattle, pygmy goats, and rare Tamworth pigs.
Latest News
These are the latest news reports from Banham Zoo; see the Banham Zoo News Archive for all reports.
Birth: Spring 2009
A number of primate babies have been born so far this year, including: a Saki Monkey, Colobus Monkey, Goeldi's Monkey, Emperor Tamarin, Golden Lion Tamarin, Golden Headed Lion Tamarin. Pygmy Marmoset, Geoffroy's Marmoset, and a Siamang Gibbon.
Several other species have also produced babies, including Meerkats, Llamas, Goats, and Kangaroos..
Official Website
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Facilities
Car Park
Yes
Eating
Food Hall
Snack Shacks
Southern Fried Chicken Bar
Picnic Area
For Kids
Baby changing facilities
Soft Play area (under 5's)
Activities and education centre.
Special Needs
All exhibits are accessible by wheelchair and disabled toilets are available throughout the zoo
Restrictions
No dogs or pets allowed in the Zoo - guide dogs are also not allowed.
Attractions
Animal Collections
Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Invertebrates
Note: The animal pictures on this page are merely representative of this type of attraction; they do not mean that the animals can be found at this specific attraction.
Star Animals
Amur (Siberian) Tigers, Snow and Sri Lankan Leopards, Cheetahs, monkeys, lemurs, tamarins, and marmosets
Special Attractions
New for 2009: new Snow Leopard enclosure.
New for 2008: new Giraffe House with Zarafa heights walkway allowing visitors to come face-to-face with the Giraffes. Also Giraffe Experience - join a keeper on the feeding platform and feed the Giraffes by hand. Places limited - book at zoo reception on the day.
Amazing Animals presentation
Birds of Prey flying display (Easter to September)
Feeding talks.
Experience Days *
Birthday Parties *
Keeper for a day*
Animal Sponsorship*
Corporate Functions and Special Celebrations*
*See main Zoo website for details.
Other Attractions
Safari Road Train (free)
Farm Barn
Activities & Education Centre
Heritage Stables
Gift Shop, adjacent award-winning camping site, with full facilities.
How To Get There:
By Car
Banham Zoo is located near the small village of Banham, between Norwich and Bury St. Edmonds. It signposted off the A11 (Norwich - Newmarket) and A140 (Norwich - Ipswich) roads - follow the brown tourist signs. Note: if our directions below differ from the tourist signs, follow the signs, not our directions.
From Norwich:
Follow the A11 towards Thetford. Follow the signs to Banham Zoo to turn left into and through the village of Attleborough, and onto the B1077 towards Diss. After passing through Old Buckenham, follow the tourist signs to the zoo to turn right. Continue to follow the signs along the minor roads to the zoo.
From Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft:
Follow the A143 (initially A146 from Lowestoft) towards Bury St. Edmonds. At Scole, briefly turn right onto A140 (Norwich) then left onto A1066 towards Thetford.
If signposted by signs to the zoo to do so, turn right into Diss, and continue onto B1077 towards Attleborough. After passing through the village of Short Green, turn left onto minor road to Banham. The zoo will be on the left shortly after passing through Banham village.
Alternatively, you may be signposted to continue on the A1066 towards Thetford. Continue to the village of Garboldisham, then turn right onto B1111 towards East Harling. After about 2/3 mile, turn right onto unclassified road towards Kenninghall. Continue through Kenninghall towards Banham village. Fork right about 1 mile beyond Kenninghall, and Banham Zoo will be on the right after about 1/2 mile, as you enter Banham village.
From Bury St. Edmonds:
Follow the A143 towards Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. In the village of Stanton, turn left onto B1111, and continue to Garboldisham. Here, turn right then left to cross the A1066 and continue on the B1111 towards East Harling. Continue to Banham Zoo as described above.
From Ipswich:
Follow the A14, then A140 towards Norwich. At Scole, turn left onto A1066 towards Thetford. Continue to follow the signs to Banham Zoo, as described above (from Gt. Yarmouth).
From Cambridge:
Follow the A14 past Newmarket and on towards Bury St. Edmonds. Then either continue on A14 into Bury St. Edmonds, and then turn left onto A143 as described above, or turn left onto A11 towards Thetford and Norwich. Continue on A11 past Thetford, then after about 6 miles, turn right onto B1111 to East Harling. Continue into East Harling, then turn left onto unclassified road to Kenninghall. As you enter Kenninghall, turn right then left and continue through Kenninghall village. After about a further 1 mile, fork right towards Banham village. Banham Zoo will then be on the right after about 1/2 mile, as you enter Banham village.
Data on this page last updated: May 24 2010
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