Easter
holidays

saturday 28th
March - Monday
13th april

saturday 28th March - Monday 13th april

The Great
EGGS-pedition!

Calling all egg explorers! This Easter, take on the Great EGGS-pedition at Africa Alive!

Iconic African species, live keeper talks, family games and so much more — the best value day out this Easter.

Get ready for your wildest Easter yet at Africa Alive! Grab a trail map, explore the zoo, collect the clues and track down six African eggs. Then head to our live animal talk where our Rangers will piece the egg together and reveal what incredible species you’ve discovered!

Along the way, meet our Easter animal ambassadors, enjoy live egg-themed keeper talks, and go face-to-face with amazing egg-laying animals from across Africa. Plus, don’t miss all your usual favourites — including lions, giraffes, cheetahs, rhino and more.

From curious kids to grown-up adventurers, this is a full day packed with family fun, live talks, wild discoveries and unforgettable animal encounters.

Easter
activities
included

Amazing
Animals

Egg
Trail

Rainy
day
promise

new
for 2026

New trails, new activities and even more ways to explore the zoo this Easter.

The great EGGS-pedition

Explore Africa Alive and find our six African Easter eggs. Tick them off on your explorer map, discover fun facts about egg-laying animals, and join our Rangers for a live reveal where the egg is rebuilt and the mystery species are revealed.

Keep your eyes peeled … you never know what might hatch next!

Meet a Tortoise!

Say hello to one of our egg-laying superstars — the tortoise!

Get closer than ever in our Easter-exclusive tortoise meet and greet sessions, included with zoo entry!

LIVE
ANIMAL TALKS

Hop along to our special Easter Ranger Talks and crack open the secrets of egg-laying animals!

Get up close to giant egg props, explore nesting materials, and discover amazing facts and wild stories — all included with your visit.

Easter fun

Our friends from Go Awesome are back for Easter!

Get ready to hop into egg-relay races, take part in drop-in Easter activities and so much more.

What's On

Live
Shows

Laugh out loud at our comedy magic show — packed with fast-paced tricks, big laughs and plenty of surprises

It’s fun, energetic and perfect for little explorers with big energy.

HALF-TERM HEROES

With lions, giraffes, cheetahs, rhino and so much more to discover, your Easter day out is packed with unforgettable moments — indoors and out.

Free
activities

Check out the daily schedule below and jump into Easter fun — with drop-in games and activities running throughout the day.

ranger
meet & greets

10:00 - 10:45

Easter bunny
bubble party

11:45 - 12:15

comedy
magic show

12:30 - 12:50

easter fun
and games

13:30 - 14:00

comedy
magic show

14:30 - 14:50

Foam Party Finale

15:30 - 16:00

Save up to 20%
when booking online

Top Tip: Book the night before to get the best rate and save on your adventure.

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! Discover animals from every corner of the globe as you explore the zoo, enjoy themed activities, family-friendly fun, and unforgettable animal encounters this half-term.

Explore the world without leaving Norfolk

with exciting experiences that bring wildlife and conservation stories to life. From fascinating talks to hands-on activities, there’s something for explorers of all ages to enjoy throughout the school holidays.

Make this February half-term an adventure to remember at

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– book your tickets today!