Banham Zoo

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Halloween At Banham Zoo

Join Banham Zoo for a spooktacular Halloween from Friday 25th October to Sunday 3rd November, where hundreds of amazing animals await!

Get hands-on with creepy critters during Bug Handling, enjoy spine-tingling Animal Keeper Talks, and take part in a BRAND NEW Cluedo-style activity to solve an animal mystery. Don’t miss the Toby Investigates Stage Show, perfect for little explorers, and explore the zoo's newest residents, including a snow leopard, red panda, and playful otters.

Plus, take advantage of their Rainy Day Guarantee and early booking discounts for a wild and fab-BOO-lous family day out this Halloween!

Things To Do At Banham Zoo

Animals & Conservation

Their dedication to animal conservation shines through in the daily keeper and feeding talks. These sessions give kids and families valuable insights into protecting Earth's most precious wildlife. You'll also discover some quirky facts about each beloved animal, such as how a red panda's diet consists of 98% bamboo and how Banham Zoo grows their bamboo on-site.

Banham Zoo is also home to a HUGE range of exotic animals and native species, with over 2,000 majestic animals from around the world. Explore their Tropical House with free-flying birds from South America and many other species, including Rowan, the two-toed sloth! Or why not take a walk through the wallaby enclosure? You can get hands-on with unusual livestock like Zebu in the Farm Barn or see if you can spot the meerkat family digging in the sand…

Don't forget to say hello to the beautiful snow leopards, not to mention the other impressive big cats prowling around, like the cheetahs and an Amur Tiger - all the way from Russia! Then watch as the otters play, walk alongside giraffes or encounter extraordinary critters in the Discovery Centre. There's so much to do at Banham Zoo!

Head into the deep blue and discover unique creatures like the white-clawed crayfish, axolotl, or the fur seal. Intrigued much?

Looking for some fun activities? The whole family can hop aboard the Safari Road Train! They can also enjoy a walkthrough with the Wallabies - watch them jump, hop and bounce along. Of course, the kids can't go home without a trip to the children's playground! With ropes to climb and slides to zoom down, there's endless fun for all kiddies.

With hundreds of incredible animals, a safari road train, animal feeding talks, exciting wildlife attractions AND bug handling, every visit promises a new adventure! Banham Zoo is the proud winner of the 2024 Best Family Attraction Muddy Stiletto Award. So, you know it's an absolute HIT with families nationwide!

Animal Experiences

Ever wanted to get closer than ever to your favourite animals? Well, you're in luck! At Banham Zoo, you can enjoy amazing animal experiences!

With the adult keeper experience or junior keeper experiences available, you can get hands-on with incredible creatures. From tigers and leopards to giraffes, sloths, meerkats AND howler monkeys! Some are 20-minute experiences, others are 45 minutes, and the keeper experiences are all day! One thing's for sure: you'll make unforgettable memories that you'll cherish forever. Prices start from just £10.

Food & Drink

Is your tummy rumbling? Fill your tummies with a trip to one of many onsite restaurants and snack shacks dotted around the zoo.

Grab a slice of pizza from the Parkside Pizza Restaurant or nip in for a creamy coffee at The Glade. Don't fancy sitting in to eat? If a tasty snack is all you need, you should head to Wise Owl Shack, Woodlands or the Keepers Hut!

Why We Think Banham Zoo is Perfect For Families

Families should visit Banham Zoo because it offers an unforgettable day filled with excitement, education, and adventure. With over 2,000 animals from around the world, interactive encounters like feeding giraffes, and daily feeding talks, there's something to captivate visitors of all ages. The zoo's well-designed adventure playgrounds provide a fun and safe environment for kids to explore and play, while informative exhibits and knowledgeable staff ensure an enriching experience. Banham Zoo perfectly blends entertainment and education, making it an ideal destination for family days out!

Accessibility

- Banham Zoo is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, with pathed surfaces and lifts/ramps where appropriate.

- The Safari Road Train is not adapted for wheelchair use. However, their staff will assist visitors in boarding and disembarking from the train where possible.

- There is plenty of seating around the site.

- They have disabled car parking spaces available to visitors with a valid permit.

- Free manual wheelchairs are available to guests.

- These are in limited supply, so they are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

- Accessible toilets and a Changing Place unit.