Banham Zoo

Banham Zoo There’s so much to see and do at Banham Zoo and always something new to discover! Giraffes, tigers, leopards, meerkats, penguins and more!
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At Banham Zoo, you'll encounter hundreds of incredible animals from around the globe. With endless opportunities for exploration and discovery, there's always something new and exciting to see and do during your visit.

Happy World Donkey Day! 🐴Today we're celebrating both the domestic donkeys and their rare wild cousins; the critically e...
08/05/2025

Happy World Donkey Day! 🐴

Today we're celebrating both the domestic donkeys and their rare wild cousins; the critically endangered Somali wild ass.

From the barnyard to the arid deserts of East Africa, these incredible animals remind us just how diverse and important donkeys are to people and the planet.

Visit Banham Zoo and learn more about their gentle nature! 💚

07/05/2025

Get up close to red pandas!

Whether they're snacking, climbing or just posing for the perfect photo, they're always stealing hearts at Banham Zoo. 🐾🍃

06/05/2025

So effortlessly elegant...🦒

Whether they're stretching for the treetops or simply strolling through their habitat... giraffes always remind us to move through the world with a little more grace!

The penguins are making a splash this spring! ☀️🐧 While Penguin Cove is temporarily closed due to avian flu, you can sti...
05/05/2025

The penguins are making a splash this spring! ☀️🐧

While Penguin Cove is temporarily closed due to avian flu, you can still spot our feathered friends enjoying a refreshing dip in their pool!

You can also catch all of the penguin action from our live web cam... perfect for your daily dose of waddles and splashes!

📸: AWL Photos

Happy Star Wars Day! ✨ May the fur be with you... Today we’re matching some of our Banham Zoo residents with their Star ...
04/05/2025

Happy Star Wars Day! ✨

May the fur be with you...

Today we’re matching some of our Banham Zoo residents with their Star Wars lookalikes! Can you see the resemblance? 👀

When night falls… the zoo comes alive.... 🌙The great grey owls are some of the nocturnal stars you might spot at Zoo Do,...
03/05/2025

When night falls… the zoo comes alive.... 🌙

The great grey owls are some of the nocturnal stars you might spot at Zoo Do, Banham Zoo’s wild after-hours event!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of live music, food trucks, carnival fun... and maybe a few piercing yellow eyes watching from the shadows… 👀

📅 Saturday 14th June | 🕔 5PM–9PM
🎟️ Tickets £15pp - now on sale!

www.banhamzoo.co.uk/at-the-zoo/events/zoo-do

02/05/2025

This week, we collaborated with Rivers Trust Norfolk, Wild Ken Hill and the Environment Agency to support the recovery of one of the UK’s most threatened native species - the White-clawed Crayfish. 💚

Our team joined partners on the River Glaven to locate ‘berried’ (egg-carrying) female crayfish from a healthy population. These were carefully transported to our specialist hatchery at Banham Zoo, where they will be nurtured in a bio-secure environment until they reach a suitable size for release.

The end goal? Establishing a new, thriving population on the River Heacham, a rare chalk stream that flows through Wild Ken Hill. This site will act as an “ark” - a safe refuge in the wild - giving these important freshwater invertebrates a second chance.

We’re incredibly grateful to be part of this innovative conservation project! 🌎

Be part of Run Banham Zoo 5K! Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for the highly anticipated return of o...
01/05/2025

Be part of Run Banham Zoo 5K!

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for the highly anticipated return of our Banham Zoo 5K event, sponsored by Towergate Insurance!

Can you spare a few hours on the morning of Saturday 24th May? We are in need of volunteers to help marshall the Banham Zoo 5k!

As thank you, you will receive:

☕ Coffee, tea & biscuits on arrival
🚗 Free parking
🎁 Entry in to the Zoo for the day after the race & 1 free adult returner ticket

If you are part of a community group or organisation that would be interested in volunteering collectively, we’d love to hear from you also.

Please email [email protected] to register your volunteering interest.

Happy 2nd Birthday, Kash! 🎂🐯Today, Amur tiger Kash is celebrating his birthday in style - and we've decked out Tiger Ter...
01/05/2025

Happy 2nd Birthday, Kash! 🎂🐯

Today, Amur tiger Kash is celebrating his birthday in style - and we've decked out Tiger Territory to mark the special occasion!

Be sure to stop by and wish him a very Happy Birthday! 🧡

📸: A huge thanks to AWL Photos for sharing his beautiful pictures of Kash as a cub! 🐾

Still thinking about the London Marathon from Sunday and how you could cross the finish line next year? 🏃‍♀️Why not try ...
30/04/2025

Still thinking about the London Marathon from Sunday and how you could cross the finish line next year? 🏃‍♀️

Why not try a practice race for conservation and run 5k around Banham Zoo?! We don't mind if you're as slow as our tortoise friend here, as long as you have fun!🐾

Join us at Banham Zoo on Saturday 24th May 2025 for Run for Wildlife: 5k fundraising race. For just £17 per race entry with included admission to the zoo, raise some money for conservation and channel your inner marathon runner.

Find out more and book here:
www.banhamzoo.co.uk/at-the-zoo/events/run-for-wildlife-5k-race

See you at the finish line! 🐾🏃‍♀️

Try holding your nerve in a staring contest with a tiger! 👀Yes, he might seem intimidating... but Kash is a total softie...
30/04/2025

Try holding your nerve in a staring contest with a tiger! 👀

Yes, he might seem intimidating... but Kash is a total softie! How can you not love him?! 🧡

🚨 A space has just opened up at our World Food Festival this May! 🚨Are you a local food or drink vendor ready to share y...
29/04/2025

🚨 A space has just opened up at our World Food Festival this May! 🚨

Are you a local food or drink vendor ready to share your flavours? Join us over May half-term at Banham Zoo, where we’ll be celebrating international cuisines and supporting fantastic local businesses.

We’re looking for 1–2 additional traders each day throughout the half-term (Saturday 24th May – Sunday 1st June). This is a great opportunity to be part of a vibrant, family-friendly event!

Vendors don’t need to be available for all dates, but ideally for at least three.

To express your interest, please email [email protected] with:

✅ Business name
✅ Contact name, email & phone
✅ Type of food/drink you offer
✅ Preferred trading dates (min. 3)
✅ Confirmation or copy of your public liability insurance
📸 Photos of your setup (optional)

A member of our team will then be in touch to discuss next steps, including trading agreements and commission arrangements.

Let’s make this a feast to remember! 🌍🍴

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Kenninghall Road
Banham
NR162HE

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

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Banham Zoo is an award winning family attraction and one of the most exciting wildlife attractions in the country, with over 2,000 animals from around the world and set in 50 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens.

The Zoo welcomed its first guests in 1968 and was opened by Martin Goymour who is the third generation of a well-respected Norfolk family.

On Valentine’s Day 14th February 2013, Banham Zoo, along with our sister park Africa Alive! near Lowestoft, Suffolk, became part of the Zoological Society of East Anglia (ZSEA). By becoming a registered charity this has enabled the parks to secure their long term futures, with the primary aims to the advancement of education, zoology, animal welfare, environmental protection and continue with the important work undertaken for wildlife conservation across the world.

The ultimate beneficiaries of all that we do, with your support, are the animals in our care and wildlife conservation.