Days Out Norwich

Farms & Zoos

Africa Alive!

Whites Ln, Kessingland, Lowestoft NR33 7TF

Discover over 80 species including lions, zebra, giraffes, primates, birds and reptiles. The Park offers a great outdoor adventure play area, as well as restaurants, free car parking, disabled facilities and a gift shop

Contact 01502 740291

Amazona Zoo

Hall Road, Cromer, NR27 9JG

Amazona Zoo in Cromer is a unique and fun day out for the whole family. It’s home to over 200 animals from tropical South America.
Families will love exploring the Amazona in Cromer, set in secluded grounds on the north Norfolk coast.

Contact 01263 510 741 for more information.

Banham Zoo

Banham Zoo, Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norfolk, NR16 2HE

Enjoy a full day out with plenty of activities to thrill and entertain you and your family, or maybe even treat yourself to one of our fantastic on the day experiences getting closer to either our tigers, cheetahs, owls, giraffe, armadillo, iguana, meerkats or gelada baboons.

See our website or call 01953 887771

BugzUK

Nowhere Ln, Lenwade, Norwich NR9 5PD
BugzUK is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and colourful insects and other invertebrates from around the world, and you can book to hold some of the animals too in our daily handling experiences.

Cherry Tree Farm

Cherry Tree Farm, Thornham Road, Methwold, Thetford, Norfolk IP264PJ

Cherry Tree Farm is a small petting farm consisting of American Miniature Ponies, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Dwarf Goats, Pygmy Goats, Anglo Nubian Kid Goats, Ponies, Llamas and Chickens. We offer personal tours, goat walking, and goat experiences, egg hunting and much more!

07470 220231

Church Farm Stow Bardolph

Church Farm, Stow Bardolph, Downham Market, West Norfolk PE34 3HT

Make friends with a wide variety of tame animals and experience all their young at close quarters throughout the season. Why not make a day of it and visit our Tea Room to enjoy our homemade lunches with a delicious piece of cake.

01366 382162

Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre

Ada Cole Avenue, Snetterton, Norfolk NR16 2LP

Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre is open 10am-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays, plus Wednesdays in school holidays.

Melsop Farm Park

Melsop Farm Park, Ellingham Road, Scoulton, Nr Watton, NR9 4NT

A beautiful Home Farm Park, Full of wonderful Animals for children of all ages to experience, say hello to many rare breeds, Pigs, Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chickens. Enjoy a Cuppa in our Café.
Re-opened Saturday 3rd February 2024 10-5pm Tuesday-Saturdays (closed Mondays in school term-time)

Contact 01953 851943 for more information.

Norfolk Alpacas

Willow Cottage, Hall Road, Bradfield, Norfolk, NR28 0QW

Norfolk Alpacas is proud to be based in the North Norfolk countryside. Tues – Fri: Contact for requests Sat: 10am – 6pm Sun: Group bookings by request only

07595188653

Oasis Camel Park

Orchard Farm, Linstead, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 0DT

Its the only park in the UK where you can touch and see close-up the camels and their animal relations. Set in the North Suffolk countryside, if you like animals that are friendly and have been brought up like pets then the Camel Park is the place for you.

Contact 07836 734748 for more information.

Pettitts Animal Adventure

Church Road, Camphill, Reedham, Norfolk, NR13 3UA

When in Norfolk come and spend the day, not a fortune, at Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Reedham.

There are rides galore for young children, family entertainment, exotic and domestic animals and birds to see as well as animals to feed and pet.

Contact 01493 700094 for more information.

Poringland Playbarn

West Green Farm, Shotesham Road, Poringland, NR14 7LP

The Playbarn is a fun packed farmyard based adventure centre especially designed for children under 7 years.  Indoor activities include a Beach Barn, giant climbing frame, soft play area and quiet areas. Outdoor activities include a small farmyard, an outdoor climbing den, tractor courtyard with ride on tractors, electric tractors, barking diggers and electric sand digger.

Parties- The Playbarn offers Gallery or Picnic parties on Saturdays and Sundays. Hire the whole of the Playbarn privately or share it, and base your party in one of the Party Rooms.

Contact 01508 495 526 for more information.

 

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

Redwings Aylsham, Spa Ln, Aylsham, Norwich NR11 6UE

Situated in idyllic Norfolk countryside, Redwings Aylsham is home to over 70 residents including real-life Black Beauty Maya, donkey duo Wiggins and Wacko, and Redwings’ notorious herd of Shetlands – ‘The Gangsters’. With free entry and parking, this award winning centre is the perfect way to spend the day.

01508 505246

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens

Filby Road, Thrigby, Great Yarmouth,

At home in the landscaped grounds of Thrigby Hall is a special collection of rare animals from Asia. You will find endangered tigers, huge crocodiles, noisy gibbons and many more exciting animals. A unique network of raised walkways allows you to get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures. The park is wheelchair and pushchair friendly and benefits from free parking, picnic areas, café, gift shop and play areas to suit children of different age groups.

Contact 01493 369477 for more information.

Wroxham Barns

Wroxham Barns, Tunstead Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8QU.

Open all year round, 10am-5pm.

Leisure and shopping complex with boutiques, craft studios, a kids’ farm, funfair and restaurant.

Contact 01603 783762 for more information.

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