Banham Zoo. Open Daily. Admission Paid.

Details

Accessibility:

The zoo has taken steps to try and create an environment that is accessible to all, however due to some areas being set in woodland, not all areas are wheelchair friendly.

The safari wood train is not adapted for wheelchair users, but staff at the zoo are able to assist where possible to help board and disembark the train.

There is a lift in the giraffe house to access the first floor and a ramp to access the zarafa heights walkway.

There are designated parking spaces for blue badge holders in the car park.

Wheelchairs are available to hire for a £10 deposit, as well as a number of mobility scooters for a cost of £10 per day.

Assistance dogs are not permitted into the zoo itself but can be looked after in a secure environment during your visit. Call ahead in advance for further information 01953 887771 option 2.

A portable hearing loop is also available on request.

Accessible toilets can be found at the parrot pavilion restaurant, the Australian paddock, giraffe house and woodland road train station. All of which are marked on the zoo's map.

Brief Description:

Banham Zoo was opened in 1968 by Martin Goymar, and now has over 2,000 animals from all over the world ranging from birds, reptiles, mammals, fish, invertebrates and domestic livestock.

The zoo offers a fun day out for all, with pre bookable animal encounters, feeding experiences, craft activities, Safari wood train rides and much more.

Further Information

Address:

Banham Zoo, Kenninghall Road, Banham, NR16 2HE

Email:

Emails can be sent via the zoo's website www.banhamzoo.co.uk

Phone:

01953 887771

Website:

www.banhamzoo.co.uk

Opening Hours:

Open daily from 9.30

Closed Christmas day and boxing day

Admission Prices: Adult: £20.85, Children 3-15yrs: £15.40, Under 3's: free, Senior Citizens 65+: £19.00

Registered disabled child/adult/carer: £10.40

Donations can be added to your ticket price when purchasing.

Directions:

Situated 12.9 miles NE of Theptford via A1066, W Harling Road onto Garboldisham Road onto Banham Road. Then along Kenninghall Road, which will lead directly to the zoo which will be on your right hand side.

OS TM 056874 .

Transport:

There are bus services that stop directly outside of the zoo. Easily accessed by car. Nearest train station is Harling Road station which is 5.9 miles from zoo.

For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

The zoo has a number of places to eat including Parrot Pavillion, Trading post coffee shop, and snack shacks situated throughout the zoo.

Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available at different locations, all marked on map of zoo.