For Wildlife, Everywhere
Summer
holidays
18th July –
2nd September
18th July –
3rd September
Kids for £1
Early bird offer
Book by Friday 17th July and kids go for just £1.
With our popular Flexi Tickets, planning summer just got easier. Book with our Kids for £1 offer and visit any day during the summer holidays.
Offer ends Friday 17th July.
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Join us for Banham Zoo’s biggest summer adventure yet!
Explore themed Safari Base Camps, train as a junior ranger, 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
Enjoy brand-new shows, new activities, and new species!
Brand
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 explore 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 our Big Cat Briefing, and meet some of our largest residents at the Safari Giants Talk.
Guaranteed to get you closer to the animals this summer.
AND 
SomETHING
extra WILD
Your summer adventure is about to reach new heights.
Something special is coming to Banham Zoo this summer — details announced soon.
More to be
announced
With loads more activities and details to be announced soon, book your tickets to Banham Zoo for May half term now and get ready to join the Zookeeper Club!
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what
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
Get up close with some of the zoo's smallest residents with our FREE bug handling sessions.
Vet
Club
Take part in mock health checks, explore real animal x-rays, and try your hand at scanning microchips.
Pond
Dipping
Discovery
Discover the hidden wildlife living beneath the water's surface. Real life science, right in front of you!
Dung
Detectives
Become a Dung Detective and follow the clues hidden in animal poo to learn more about our amazing animals.
Eggs
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, Big Cat Briefing 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
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
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 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
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
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.
Junior
Ranger
Expereince
From just £15 per person, join the Junior Rangers, and step behind the scenes to discover what it’s like to be a real zookeeper in this exclusive 60-minute hands-on experience!
Get up close, try real keeper tasks, and learn what it takes to keep our animals happy and healthy.
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Kids for £1
With our Flexi Tickets, you can book this WILD kids for £1 offer now and visit any day during the summer holidays.
Offer ends Friday 17th July.
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Inline Headings

Summer Holidays at Banham Zoo

: Step into the world of animal care with fun games, hands-on activities, and interactive challenges designed for young wildlife fans and future zookeepers.

Get involved and learn through play

as children take part in exciting activities inspired by real zookeeping tasks. From discovering how animals are cared for to learning about conservation, there’s plenty to enjoy for the whole family this half-term.

Make this summer full of fun and discovery at

Banham Zoo

– book your tickets today!
Kids for £1
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