Zoos & Wildlife · Suffolk
Banham Zoo
📍 NR16 2HE
Photo: Martin Cooper from Ipswich, UK (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Home to over 500 animals and 100+ habitats
- Hand-feed giraffes as part of animal experiences
- New Amur tiger arriving from Cologne Zoo
- Daily talks and live shows throughout the day
- Outdoor play areas for children
Banham Zoo is a large family attraction in Banham, Breckland, home to over 500 animals across more than 100 habitats. You can watch daily talks, get up close with big cats, primates, birds and reptiles, and even hand-feed giraffes. There are outdoor play areas for children, seasonal events, and a new Amur tiger, Timur, arriving from Cologne Zoo. As a charity, the zoo puts ticket and membership income towards conservation work. It suits families and wildlife enthusiasts looking for a full day out. The nearest station is Eccles Road, 3.1 miles away, and there are 21 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those wanting to make a longer visit of it.
Practical details
- Best for
- Family days out with children of all ages
From the attraction's own website on 30 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Parking
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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Dodds Barn
✓ Modern, luxurious barn conversion on the outskirts of Fersfield
Diss, East Anglia
Sleeps 10
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Banham Zoo into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Eccles Road 3.1 miles
- Attleborough 4.9 miles
- Harling Road 5 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page