For Wildlife, Everywhere
Zoo fest
saturday
1st august
5pm - 9pm
Saturday 1st august
5pm - 9pm
Zoo Fest comes to Africa Alive this August! Get ready for the music event of the summer, where stage meets safari.
Dance to incredible Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran tribute acts, explore the zoo after-hours, enjoy delicious street food, ride the funfair and discover your favourite animals in a whole new light.
With live music, great food, family entertainment and amazing animals, Zoo Fest is the ultimate summer evening out.
Early
offer
Book your Zoo Fest tickets with code EARLYBIRD before Sunday 5th July and save £5 on every adult ticket — that’s evening zoo entry for just £10 per adult. Don’t miss out!
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Tickets
from £10
Live
music
food
trucks
late night
opening
Brand
new
For the first time ever, Zoo Fest comes to Africa Alive this August!
Festival
nights
Turn up the volume on your zoo visit with incredible live performances from top tribute acts throughout the evening.
Guests can sing, dance and enjoy a festival atmosphere while surrounded by the sights and sounds of Africa Alive!
After dark
encounters
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.
Meet our ultimate night-time hunters through captivating twilight talks and after-hours animal encounters.
facepainting, entertainers
& Live Acts
Get ready to be wowed by towering stilt walkers, roaming entertainers, and dazzling twilight performances throughout the evening. Younger guests can also enjoy festival-themed face painting and giant bubble stations.
funfair
Enjoy a fantastic selection of rides for all ages.
From family favourites to thrills for younger adventurers, there’s plenty of fairground fun to keep everyone smiling throughout the evening.
Street food
Featuring our biggest-ever line-up of food vendors, enjoy a wide variety of food and drink while relaxing and soaking up the atmosphere as the sun sets.
Vendors
So MuCh
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.
Ed Sheering (Tribute)
Fearless Taylor
(Tribute)
15+ food trucks
Fairground rides
stilt and bubble walkers
evening access to
the zoo
Live keeper
talks
Animal
highlights
Food
Vendors
Check out our biggest-ever line-up of street food favourites, serving up delicious festival flavours from around the world.
Bucket
List
Loaded chips piled high with irresistible toppings.
Daintys Kitchen
Hearty loaded roasties and freshly filled baguettes, packed with flavour.
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.
Tikka
Tonic
Vibrant Indian street food bursting with bold spices and flavour.
Guacos
mexican
Fresh and zesty Mexican favourites, packed with authentic flavour.
Woodyard Kitchen
Classic festival favourites, serving up tasty hot food and hearty bites.
Happy
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.
Twin
Bakes
Indulgent sweet treats and freshly baked delights, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Norfolk Rolled Ice Cream
Freshly rolled ice cream, made to order with your favourite flavours.
Omgee Bubble Waffle
Sweet bubble waffles loaded with fun, indulgent toppings.
Daintys Crepes
Delicate crepes filled with sweet or savoury delights.
Don't just
take our word for it
Families return year after year to experience Africa Alive at night!
“Such a special evening”
We’ve been to the zoo before, but going at night felt like a completely different experience. As the sun went down, everything just came alive — the atmosphere, the sounds, even the animals.
“So much going on all evening”
From live music to little surprise moments throughout the zoo, it kept the whole evening feeling really lively without being overwhelming.
purrrfect
gift
Our animal experiences make great gifts, why not treat the animal lover in your life to something special?
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Book your
tickets now
Book your Zoo Fest tickets with code EARLYBIRD before Sunday 5th July and save £5 on every adult ticket — that’s evening zoo entry for just £10 per adult. Don’t miss out!
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Inline Headings

February Half-Term at Banham Zoo

:

Travel around the world in 80 species

at

Banham Zoo

! 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

Banham Zoo

– book your tickets today!
Tickets from £10
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