May
Half-term
Half-term
saturday 23rd
- Sunday 31st may
- Sunday 31st may
saturday 23rd -
Sunday 31st may
Sunday 31st may
Step into the boots of a zookeeper this May half-term and experience life behind the scenes at Banham Zoo!
Take on exciting challenges, try real keeper tasks, and get stuck into interactive activities across the zoo. From preparing diets and health checks to tracking and exploring habitats, you’ll learn by doing — just like the experts.
Your ranger training starts here! Book your May half-term adventure today.
new
for 2026
for 2026
Brand new this May half-term, experience what it’s like to be a zookeeper for the day!
Ranger
Week
Week
Step into the world of a zookeeper, with all-new hands-on activities taking place across the zoo.
Complete missions, earn your ranger status, and discover amazing animal facts along the way.
Perfect for curious kids, young animal lovers, and little explorers ready to get involved.
Zookeeper
challenges
challenges
Take on fast-paced, fun challenges and try the tasks rangers do every day!
Help prep animal diets, scoop (fake!) poop, and get hands-on with real keeper activities.
Ranger
Training
Trail
Training
Trail
Set off on your own adventure.
Explore the zoo, complete mini challenges, collect stamps, and level up from Trainee to Head Ranger as you discover different habitats and animals along the way.
what
to expect
to expect
Get stuck into hands-on activity stations across the zoo, exploring animal care, conservation, and real-world science — all included in your ticket so you can learn, explore, and try something new throughout your visit.
Vet
Club
Club
Step into the role of a zoo vet and learn how our keepers care for our animals. Take part in mock health checks, explore real animal x-rays, and try your hand at scanning microchips.
You’ll even have the chance to handle a real animal and discover that every species, big or small, needs expert care.
Pond
Dipping
Discovery
Dipping
Discovery
Explore the hidden world beneath the water’s surface at the Tiger Pond.
Help identify different species, learn what they tell us about water health, and discover how ponds support wildlife and biodiversity. Real life science, right in front of you!
Keeper Tools
Discovery Station
Discovery Station
Try out the tools of the trade and see what it takes to be a zookeeper.
Handle real equipment, match tools to tasks, dress up as a keeper, and even climb into a vehicle. A fun, hands-on look at daily life behind the scenes.
Excellent
Eggs
Eggs
Get hands-on with replica eggs and dive into the amazing world of birds and reptiles!
Match eggs to different species and discover the surprising variety of shapes, sizes, and colours found across the animal kingdom.
It’s a fun, interactive challenge that’s perfect for curious explorers.
A Full day of family fun
But that’s not all! Your day is packed with even more to enjoy — from character meet-and-greets and live shows to a ride on the Safari Road Train, plus plenty of other exciting activities to discover.
It’s all included in your ticket, so you can jump in, explore, and make the most of every moment.
NEW Live
Stage Show
Stage Show
Sit back and laugh out loud at our brand-new indoor stage show! Join Ranger Bruce, Ranger Ruby, Toby the Tiger and of course Tiko the Toucan as they face off against a mischievous villain — big laughs, brilliant animal facts, and heroic half-term fun for the whole family!
Safari
Road Train
Road Train
All aboard the Safari Road Train! Join Ranger Rowan for a unique journey through the zoo and see it from a whole new perspective. Sit back and take in the sights as you travel across the park, discovering animals and habitats along the way — perfect for experiencing more of the zoo in one relaxing ride.
Character
meet & Greet
meet & Greet
Meet Toby the Tiger! Keep an eye out as he roams the zoo this May half-term on his latest adventure. Don’t forget to snap a photo if you spot him!
Amazing
animals
animals
From Amur tigers to red pandas, Banham Zoo is home to over 100 animal species, ranging from vulnerable to critically endangered. Come and see them all on your next wild day out!
Wild Fun, Whatever
the Weather
the Weather
Whatever the weather, we've got you covered, with indoor discovery zones, interactive story sessions and activities running throughout the day. And here’s the best bit — if it rains for more than an hour during your visit, we’ll give you a FREE return ticket!
Junior
Ranger
Expereince
Ranger
Expereince
Make your day even wilder! For just £15 per person, step into the role of a zoo vet with our brand new Junior Ranger: Vet Experience.
In this 60-minute hands-on session, junior rangers will help prepare animal diets, take part in simple health checks, and discover how we care for animals behind the scenes.
Get up close, try real keeper tasks, and learn what it takes to keep our animals happy and healthy. Perfect for ages 8–14 — and a brilliant way to make your visit even more memorable.
