africa by
night
night
Friday 29th &
saturday 30th may
saturday 30th may
5pm - 9pm
Friday 29th &
saturday 30th may
saturday 30th may
5pm - 9pm
Join us on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th May (May Half-term week), and experience Africa Alive like never before.
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of wild entertainment, from African drumming and steel pans to live singers, acrobats, stilt walkers and family-friendly fun for all ages.
Plus, don’t miss all your usual favourites — including meerkats, giraffes, cheetahs, rhino and more. Your favourite summer evening just got wilder. Book now!
Tickets
from £10
from £10
Live
music
music
food
trucks
trucks
late night
opening
opening
new
for 2026
for 2026
Africa By Night returns this May half-term with brand-new entertainment and our biggest-ever line-up of performers — plus even more ways to see some of our most incredible animals at their most active.
animals
after dark
after dark
The lights go down. The wild wakes up.
Watch cheetahs and servals prowl. Look up for stirring lemurs in the treetops. Or bid goodnight to our crash of rhinos.
Brand new for 2026, meet our ultimate night-time hunters through captivating twilight talks and after-hours animal encounters.
Amazing
aardvarks
aardvarks
Get closer than ever before and meet our aardvarks in a special up-close Africa By Night meet and greet session.
This is your chance to see these incredible nocturnal creatures at their most active.
carcass
feeds
feeds
Watch as powerful predators display their natural instincts, behaviours and feeding techniques during live carcass feeding sessions. Brought to life with expert commentary from our keepers — offering a rare and thrilling glimpse into life in the wild.
Acrobats
& Live Acts
& Live Acts
Get ready to be wowed by towering stilt walkers, roaming entertainers, African acrobats and dazzling twilight performances throughout the evening.
World
Music Stage
Music Stage
Tap your feet to live performances from the brilliant Pan Afro Band, groove along with the Pantasy Steel Drumming Band, and even join in a fun family workshop!
Our best ever line-up will be the perfect soundtrack to your summer night.
Glow &
Play for Kids
Play for Kids
Little festival-goers can explore our brand-new giant illuminated animal sculpture trail!
And with glow sticks, bubble fun and plenty of surprises, it’s a night they’ll remember long after bedtime.
So MuCh
More
More
With lemurs, giraffes, cheetahs, rhino and so much more to discover, your Africa by Night experience is packed with unforgettable moments — under the stars.
Don't miss
Take a look at some of the highlights below and make the most of Africa by Night — with performances and activities happening all evening.
Pan Afro Band
Pantasy Steel Pans
AFrican Acrobats
Fairground rides
stilt and bubble walkers
evening access to the zoo
Live keeper
talks
talks
Animal
highlights
highlights
Food
Vendors
Vendors
Check out our biggest-ever line-up of street food favourites, serving up delicious festival flavours from around the world.
Bucket
List
List
Loaded chips piled high with irresistible toppings.
Daintys Kitchen
Hearty loaded roasties and freshly filled baguettes, packed with flavour.
Patron Paella
Traditional Spanish paella, cooked fresh on-site.
Owies Farm to Fork
Mouthwatering farm-to-fork BBQ favourites, hot off the grill!
Norfolk Hog
Slow-roasted hog, packed with flavour and served tender, juicy and ready to enjoy.
Smokey Deez
Delicious wood-fired pizzas, freshly made with bold, smoky flavours.
Loaded Mac Shack
Indulgent mac ‘n’ cheese loaded with rich, cheesy toppings.
Tikka
Tonic
Tonic
Vibrant Indian street food bursting with bold spices and flavour.
Guacos
Fresh and zesty Mexican favourites, packed with authentic flavour.
Happy
Daze Bar
Daze Bar
Refreshing drinks served up to keep the good vibes flowing.
Wonkey Donkey
A lively bar pouring your favourite drinks with a fun twist.
Becky Bakes
Homemade cakes and sweet treats baked to perfection.
Omgee Bubble Waffle
Sweet bubble waffles loaded with fun, indulgent toppings.
Norfolk Rolled Ice Cream
Freshly rolled ice cream, made to order with your favourite flavours.
Daintys Crepes
Delicate crepes filled with sweet or savoury delights.
