Summer
holidays
holidays
18th July –
2nd September
2nd September
18th July –
2nd September
2nd September
Join us for Banham Zoo’s biggest summer adventure yet!
Explore themed Safari Base Camps, train as a junior ranger, ride our brand new 120ft Sky Safari Ferris Wheel, meet incredible animals and enjoy live family entertainment throughout the day.
Book now and make this summer one to remember, only at Banham Zoo.
new
this summer
this summer
Enjoy brand-new shows, new activities, and new species!
Brand
new
animals
new
animals
This summer, we're set to welcome four brand-new arrivals ahead of the school holidays, giving you even more incredible animals to meet.
And with over 100 species to discover, there's always something new to see at Banham Zoo.
Who will you meet on your next adventure?
ranger activities
Get hands-on at our ranger stations.
Become a Safari Vet, investigate animal clues as a Dung Detective, discover hidden pond life, meet amazing bugs and much more.
Explore the zoo, collect stamps as you go and see if you can visit every station during your visit!
Keeper Encounters
Get closer to the animal world with our exciting daily keeper presentations.
Join the Penguin Patrol, hear incredible stories during Carnivores Up Close, and meet some of our largest residents at the Safari Giants Talk.
Guaranteed to get you closer to the animals this summer.
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.
Bug
Safari
Safari
Get up close with some of the zoo's smallest residents with our FREE bug handling sessions.
Safari Vet
Club
Club
Take part in mock health checks, explore real animal x-rays, and try your hand at scanning microchips.
Pond
Dipping
Discovery
Dipping
Discovery
Discover the hidden wildlife living beneath the water's surface. Real life science, right in front of you!
Dung
Detectives
Detectives
Become a Dung Detective and follow the clues hidden in animal poo to learn more about our amazing animals.
Eggs
Up Close
Up Close
Get hands-on with replica eggs and see if you can crack the challenge of matching them to different birds and reptiles.
Animal Encounters
Get closer to the animals with our daily keeper talks, including Penguin Patrol, Carnivores Up Close and Safari Giants.
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
Laugh out loud at our brand-new indoor stage show as Ranger Bruce, Ranger Ruby, Toby the Tiger and Tiko the Toucan take on a mischievous villain!
Safari
Road Train
Road Train
All aboard the Safari Road Train! Join Ranger Rowan for a relaxing journey through the zoo, spotting animals and habitats along the way.
Character
meet & Greet
meet & Greet
Meet Toby the Tiger! Keep an eye out as he roams the zoo this summer 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!
Rainy day
promise
promise
Rain or shine, there's plenty to discover. And if it rains for more than an hour during your visit, we'll give you a FREE return ticket.
daily schedule
Don’t miss the most exciting moments of the day!
Character meet & greets
10:00
Bug handling
10:30
eggs up close
11:00
penguin patrol
11:15
Live show
12:30
safari vets
13:15
pond dipping
13:30
dung detectives
14:00
safari giants
14:15
live show
14:30
carnivores
up close
up close
15:00
foam party
15:30
Bug handling
16:00
