Africa Alive: All Day Tickets
Discover the magic of Africa without leaving the UK at Banham Zoo and join this immersive journey while supporting vital conservation initiatives
eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund.
Highlights
- Step into Africa’s wilderness and get up close to incredible animals from the continent and encounter endangered species like the African elephant, cheetah and meerkats.
- Explore the rich tapestry of African traditions through engaging exhibits and interactive experiences with this immersive experience.
- Embark on a mini-safari adventure within Banham Zoo’s grounds to spot giraffes, zebras and antelopes roaming freely in spacious enclosures mimicking their habitats.
- Contribute to wildlife conservation efforts with your visit and learn about the critical work being done to protect African species and habitats.
What's included
- All-Day entry
Prepare for the experience
Children information
- Children up to 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Children under 3 years old access free of charge.
- Baby change facilities available.
- Reasonably pushchair-friendly visitor’s common areas.
Accessibility information
Africa Alive Zoological Reserve is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, with pathed surfaces and lifts/ramps where appropriate.
There is a limited number of mobility scooters available for hire but we recommend contacting our team before booking as 24 hours’ notice is required.
- A carer can access free of charge when accompanying a person with reduced mobility or special needs.
- Assistance dogs are allowed but you must inform the supplier at least 48 hours before your intended visit. Email address: [email protected] .
Please contact us before booking should you require further accessibility information.
Additional information
There is a visitor code of conduct at the Africa Alive Zoological Reserve:
Never climb on, over or under the safety barriers.
Do not feed the animals
You are visitors to the animals’ home, please respect their space.
Visitors should not bring in scooters, roller skates, roller shoes, or balls.
For animal welfare, selfie sticks must not be used beyond public barriers.
The use of drones in our reserve is strictly prohibited.
Africa Alive is a smoke-free and vaping-free zone.
Permission is required for any commercial filming or photography.
Date and timeslot availability can be seen before booking.
- Duration: 2-3 hours
The regular operating times of Africa Alive are the following:
- 1 November - 3 March:
- Daily: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
- 4 March - 30 June:
- Daily: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- 1 July - 31 August:
- Daily: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
- 1 September - 31 October:
- Daily: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
How to get there
- Address: Africa Alive Zoological Reserve at Banham Zoo, Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norwich NR16 2HE, England, United Kingdom.
- Nearest station: Norwich (then take bus route 37A towards East Harling at Castle Meadow bus stop).
- By car: Banham Zoo is signposted off the A11 and A140 – Just follow the brown tourist signs.
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Africa Alive.
