Africa Alive Reserve

Africa Alive Reserve There’s so much to see and do at Africa Alive Reserve and always something new to discover! Giraffes, lions, lemurs, meerkats, rhinos and more!
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At Africa Alive, you'll encounter hundreds of incredible animals from across the African continent. With endless opportunities for exploration and discovery, there's always something new and exciting to see and do during your visit. A full day of fun at Africa Alive.

Happy 10th Birthday, Jengo! 🦒🎉Last weekend we celebrated a very special milestone for a very special giraffe!Jengo has b...
02/12/2025

Happy 10th Birthday, Jengo! 🦒🎉

Last weekend we celebrated a very special milestone for a very special giraffe!

Jengo has been charming visitors and towering over keepers for a whole decade and he celebrated in true giraffe style… with plenty of his favourite browse! 🌿💚

Next time you’re at Africa Alive, be sure to stop by and wish our birthday boy a belated happy birthday!

01/12/2025

Make Christmas count this year. ❤️

Africa Alive’s Santa Run is coming on Sunday 21 December; a fun 1.5km festive run for all ages!

Every single penny raised goes directly toward caring for the incredible animals who call our zoo home. 🦁

Get your friends, your family... even your office elves involved!

Let’s run for wildlife! 🏃‍♀️🐾

👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0q4vw50

Less than 12 hours until the alarm goes off tomorrow... 😴Feeling a bit like this? Our black-and-white ruffed lemur knows...
30/11/2025

Less than 12 hours until the alarm goes off tomorrow... 😴

Feeling a bit like this? Our black-and-white ruffed lemur knows exactly how you feel!

Christmas decorations are up at Africa Alive! 🎄✨We’re getting ready for a wonderfully wild festive season... who’s excit...
29/11/2025

Christmas decorations are up at Africa Alive! 🎄✨

We’re getting ready for a wonderfully wild festive season... who’s excited for December? 🐾❄️

Kaya keeping her eyes on the weekend... 🦁💛African lions can see 8× better than humans at dusk - a vital skill for huntin...
28/11/2025

Kaya keeping her eyes on the weekend... 🦁💛

African lions can see 8× better than humans at dusk - a vital skill for hunting!

Face reveal! ✨Those striking quills from yesterday belong to the crested porcupine - whose quills can grow up to 30cm lo...
27/11/2025

Face reveal! ✨

Those striking quills from yesterday belong to the crested porcupine - whose quills can grow up to 30cm long!

A prickly exterior... with a very cute face!

Midweek mood: prickly. 😬These sharp quills are a serious style statement...But who do they belong to? Tell us in the com...
26/11/2025

Midweek mood: prickly. 😬

These sharp quills are a serious style statement...

But who do they belong to? Tell us in the comments!👇

Sub-zero temps incoming?No problem... the cuddle pile is officially activated. ❄️🧡Our meerkats (and yellow mongoose!) kn...
25/11/2025

Sub-zero temps incoming?

No problem... the cuddle pile is officially activated. ❄️🧡

Our meerkats (and yellow mongoose!) know exactly how to stay toasty on a freezing night.

📸: Keeper Jesse

If confidence had hooves, it would look like a pygmy goat. 😌🐐From striking a pose to proudly chewing the scenery, they b...
24/11/2025

If confidence had hooves, it would look like a pygmy goat. 😌🐐

From striking a pose to proudly chewing the scenery, they bring endless charm to Africa Alive and never fail to make us smile.

Come say "hi" this winter! ❄️

Autumn sunshine looks good on Duma. 🍂 Our beautiful cheetah spent the afternoon stretched out in her favourite high spot...
23/11/2025

Autumn sunshine looks good on Duma. 🍂

Our beautiful cheetah spent the afternoon stretched out in her favourite high spot, quietly watching the world go by!

With fewer than 7,000 cheetahs left across Africa, every individual plays an important role in securing the future of the species.

By caring for Duma here at Africa Alive, we’re part of vital conservation efforts working to protect cheetahs and the landscapes they depend on. 🌍

POV: It’s November in Suffolk... and you’ve been waiting all day for the rain to stop. 😢🌧️
22/11/2025

POV: It’s November in Suffolk... and you’ve been waiting all day for the rain to stop. 😢🌧️

Golden hour with Sahula... ✨Now just over two and a half months old; she's growing fast, finding her feet and already fu...
21/11/2025

Golden hour with Sahula... ✨

Now just over two and a half months old; she's growing fast, finding her feet and already full of quiet confidence.

Her name carries a beautiful meaning in Africa: “being calm through the tides, reliable, open-hearted and thriving even in challenging times.” It also blends the names of her parents - Sanib and Calula - a perfect tribute to both of them.

It couldn’t suit her more. As one of the newest members of a Critically Endangered species, Sahula will grow up to be an ambassador for Somali wild asses; helping inspire understanding and awareness for a species that needs every voice. 🌍

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Whites Lane
Lowestoft
NR337TF

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+441502740291

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In 1991 Africa Alive! formerly known as Suffolk Wildlife Park, was acquired by the Goymour family. Over the following years Africa Alive! has evolved into an African themed park continuing its vital work to animal care and welfare, education and conservation.

On Valentine’s Day 14th February 2013, Africa Alive!, along with our sister park Banham Zoo near Diss, Norfolk, 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.

Africa Alive! is set in 100 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside and also offers the chance to spot a wide range of British wildlife. Bird lovers can also enjoy spotting native nature from our new ‘Wader’s Lake’ boardwalk or seeing some African feathered friends in our Woodland Walk!