Situated just 8 miles from Great Yarmouth, this is a fantastic place to visit, particularly if you…read morehave children. Unlike most places you don't have to pay for children until they are four and yet children below this age will get a lot out of a trip here. So many fascinating animals to see and yet not vast and sprawling. Little legs will easily manage to walk round. One of the big attractions here is the tigers. There is a tiger walkway that goes above the enclosure and at one point you can be just inches away on the other side of the wire netting if they are snoozing on the platform. Also worth a mention is the reptile house. Again, you can be up close to the crocodiles and view them from above and below the water. Also the temperature in here has to be kept really warm so it is a great place to go and warm up for a few minutes if you are visiting on a chilly day, which as Thrigby is open almost every day of the year is quite likely. As well as a children's play area there is a tree top walk and a long bridge across the big pond where you can see birds of many sorts. There are monkeys and big cats too. Go round these in the afternoon and you'll see them all being fed. Also otters, porcupines, aviary plenty to see and do!

great value for money the promotion doesn't do it justice this is a must see in the area.read more

Excellent place to visit both for children and adults, spent a day there, loads of interesting…read moretalks and activities to take part in

Have to say I was disappointed Pricey to get in, with not a…read moreparticularly large number of animals. Service on the gates and in the restaurants was very slow, but the food was worth the wait and reasonably priced; only thing that was value for money: jeep trips at £15/head round the compound!!!! Falconry and Zulu shows were entertaining, though most of the animals couldn't seem to be bothered OK, I know you can't 'urge' them but give them good places to hide and guess what? The paying public can't see them. At half the price or on vouchers it would be acceptable, but £15.95 is too much for the content.

Capybaras are so cute and cool, tapirs are very unique looking creatures, lovely staff friendly…read moreatmosphere

I thought the animals in the zoo deserved a review of their own since they are the main attraction…read more South American wildlife and those from the rainforests can be considered this zoo's speciality. Over the several visits I have made, I've been impressed with the quality of care of the animals which is apparent in the condition of fur and feathers as well as the liveliness of animal activity. There is a good range of both large and small animals, mammals, waterfowl and exotic birds. All enclosures for the wildlife offer some variety and measure of freedom, be it trees to swing and climb in, water, climbing frames or ropes, it all makes for an enjoyable time. The buildings are all timber constructed and provide different layouts suitable for their inhabitants, plus there is a separate building, more like a hot house environment where you can see some interesting fish and reptiles, as well as exotic plants and water features. I'm yet to see a list of feeding times for each animal although the staff I asked about this, were able to give me a rough idea as to the hour when it would be taking place and which direction I should go to first. Some of the wildlife you can expect to see:- tapirs, capybaras, otters, spider monkeys, marmoset monkeys, macaws, snakes, iguanas, jaguars, flamingos, various wildfowl, caracaras, azaras agouti, rheas

The variety of animals at Banham Zoo and the staff's care of them is exemplary. I was primarily…read morethere to see their Pallas's cats, but was impressed by all the animals on show, especially the snow leopards and red pandas. The enclosures are well-planned, catering to both the animals' wellbeing and the visitors' experience - I've never seen giraffes or tigers so close in other zoos! That Banham have done so well with what must be tight margins speaks to their thoughtfulness and dedication. I spent some time talking to the staff, and they were all friendly, excited to answer questions, and their love for the animals shone through. There seem to be lots of activities for kids, along with lots of food options, and the gift shop had some fun merchandise. Of course I'd have loved some Pallas cat-themed merchandise, but I'm still very happy with my snow leopard keychain! Banham is a fantastic zoo, and I can't recommend it highly enough for solo animal lovers and families alike!

Banham is a small village in Norfolk that is now home to one of the UK's top 3 zoos as rated for by…read moreWhich Magazine. Set in 35 acres of parkland, the zoo is home to over 1000 species of animal. About 25 minutes from Norwich and 40 minutes from Ipswich, the zoo is well signposted off the A11 and A140 so despite being in the middle of nowhere you should have no problem finding it. The zoo itself opened in 1968 and is well established, with modern well kept pens, large range of animals and a play area for all. Its a great day out especially if you have kids.

If you have children up to the age of about eight I can bet that Pettitts will hit the spot for…read morethem! There are animals and fun rides such as the Flying Elephants (not real of course!), Spinning Teacups, a Pirate Ship, Merry-go-round, a mini roller-coaster, car and train rides, bouncy castle, crazy golf etc etc Our kids, aged 3 and 5 absolutely love it! It's their favourite place to go for a day out. There are a few animals to see, not loads but they do add another dimension. They usually have a petting session in the afternoon and our children have enjoyed bottle-feeding a calf and little goats, and handling a baby tortoise, lizard, snakes and ferrets as well as the more obvious choices like guinea pigs and rabbits. They also have shows in the theatre with Bubbly Bingo the Clown. May not be everyone's cup of tea but the kids are certainly entertained! Entry price is very reasonable and if you go at the beginning of the summer season then you can go again as many times as you like for the rest of the season and get in for half price (just hang on to your receipt!). After October half-term they are only open for weekends until Christmas but of course you do get to see the red-suited man himself and his reindeers! The best thing of all about Pettitts though is that there are virtually never any queues for the rides. You may have to wait five minutes in high season but that is all. Quite often my children have got off a ride, run round to the start and gone straight on again! Fantastic!

This is a great place for all the family from toddlers to the older members of the family. It is…read moreeasy to spend the whole day here and there is so much to do. There is a fair ground, a petting zoo, as well as a good selection of animals to look at. The price is very good considering how much there is to do here.

This is the first sea life centre I have visited although my wife has previously been. We took the…read moreGrandchildren during the hols and had a brilliant time. The staff were absolutely brilliant explaining fully the habits of all the "guests" and answering any questions. There is plenty to keep the children occupied especially the shark feeding. Entrance fees are very expensive for the couple of hours or so, and would strongly advise only visiting with the 2 for 1 vouchers ususally available from the local press or Tourist info places. Having said that I would think the running costs are extremely high.

The Sealife center is located on the seafront with parking close by. It is quite exspensive to get…read morein but it is very good for the children. There is a huge collection of fish and other sealife with a touch pool so the children can touch the starfish and even hold a crab. This is also a great place to have a party, my son had his 5th birthday party which was excellent, the children were shown around the center before sitting down to eat a hot meal and the party bags have good quilty presents in them. There is also a excellent gift shop and cafe which is not to badly priced and a soft play area for the children. Definatly worth a visit.

Love it here! Be prepared for a walk that includes quite a few inclines but very fun!read more

loads to see, amazing day trip for the family, little on the pricey side of attractions and would…read morerecommend taking your own packed lunch. A little on the hilly side and can be a strain on your legs after a while, wouldn't recommend for people in wheelchairs and such

Yes there are camels in Suffolk. The owners of the Oasis Camel Centre have had a serious interest…read morein working with and keeping camels and their various relations for many years. You can share a day with these fascinating animals. You can learn, have fun and relax at the farm which is set in the peace and tranquility of the countryside. You can take a picnic and use the park benches or there is a reasonably priced cafe serving light lunches (Baked potatoes with fillings, ploughmans, full english I noticed and the usual cakes and muffins). As you would expect there are a few more flies than usual due to the animals I quess. There are special arrangements for camel rides etc. Check out the webside. You can find money off vouchers (£2 discount each) in the local press sometimes, which will help for a family. The animals look well cared for and looked after and very happy, hence the 5 stars.

Loved this place! It's a perfect place to take a toddler on a rainy day. It's very well…read moreconstructed and has plenty of granny and grandpa seating outside the play structure. There is a small fee for adults, I suppose to dissuade from bringing four adults with one child, like we did. It's not ideal but becoming more common with places like that.