Your wildest may half-term ever!
Over 10 delicious food stalls, live animal feeds all day, thrilling stage shows, and wild activities await! Follow the What's For Dinner?' trail, hop on the Safari Road Train, and discover what’s on the menu for our animals at Keeper’s Corner. There's so much to do this May Half-term at Banham Zoo!
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10+ Food Stalls & Food Trucks
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Live Animal Feeds
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Live Stage Show
Keeper’s Corner
Go Awesome: Wild Activities
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What's For Dinner? Trail
Get ready for a flavour-filled adventure at Banham Zoo this May Half-Term!
Take your taste buds on a trip around the world as you explore international animal habitats and sample global flavours, from vibrant South American treats to bold Asian-inspired dishes and classic American BBQ. Enjoy a world of flavour as you wander the zoo and encounter the incredible animals native to each region.
Enjoy live animal feeds throughout the day, catch an exciting stage show. Join the What's For Dinner? trail, ride the Safari Road Train and see what’s on the menu for our animals at the Keeper’s Corner. It’s a wild feast of fun you won’t want to miss!
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Eat Around the World
Explore international animal habitats and enjoy global flavours, from South American treats to Asian-inspired dishes and classic American BBQ. A true world food experience!
Live Animal Feeds
Watch our zookeepers feed our incredible animals, and hear fascinating talks about their diets, how they hunt or forage, and more. From the graceful giraffe to our fierce carnivores, including tigers, leopards and wolves.
10+ Food Stalls & Food Trucks
Indulge in over 10 food stalls and trucks serving up a delicious variety – from sizzling paella to mouth-watering BBQ, there’s something for everyone!
Keeper’s Corner
Visit Keeper’s Corner to learn what zoo animals’ snack on, ask zookeepers your questions, and discover surprising food facts.
Safari Shenanigans Stage Show
Join the hunt for Pedro the greedy Pallas’s cat in this laugh-out-loud comedy stage show.
Go Awesome: Wild Activities
Hop aboard the Safari Road Train for a fun ride with live commentary from our very own Safari Steve! Make a splash at the foam party, enjoy wild entertainment across the park, and meet Toby the Tiger and Jinx the Snow Leopard up close!
What's For Dinner? Trail
Help the keepers crack the code and find out what’s on the menu for our Maned Wolves!
Kids Go Free!
Use code KIDSGOFREE when booking online to claim up to three child tickets for FREE with every full-paying adult. Offer expires Sunday 18th May. Valid for visits: Saturday 24th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.
WILD Activities
Our friends at Go Awesome Children’s Entertainment are back with more safari-themed fun – all included with your admission ticket!
From 10:00am - Meet Toby the Tiger
From 10:30am - Safari Train Comedy Tour
11:00am - Safari Shenanigans Stage Show
12:00am - Toby’s Bubble Party
1:00pm - Jungle Game Show
2:30pm - Safari Shenanigans Stage Show
3:30pm - Splash! Foam Party Madness
Please note that the Foam Party can only take place in dry weather conditions. While we aim to provide accurate information, please note that activities and their availability may change due to operational needs. For the most up-to-date timetable, we recommend checking our information boards on the day of your visit.
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fEeds
fEeds
Watch our amazing zookeepers in action as they feed our incredible animals, and discover fascinating insights into their diets, hunting or foraging behaviors, and so much more through captivating animal feeding talks.
Join us for five unqiue feeding talks daily! From the graceful giraffe to our fierce carnivores, including tigers, leopards and wolves.
African Black-Footed Penguins
Amur tiger
Asian Short-claw Otter
Black and White Ruffed Lemur
Emu
Fur Seals
Llama
Maned Wolves
Red Bellied Lemur
Red Panda
Reticulated Giraffes
Ring Tailed Lemur
Scarlett Ibis
Snow Leopard
Spider Monkeys
Sri Lankan Leopard
Vultures
Because our animals have unique dietary needs, our talk schedule will change daily during May Half-term. Talks may include any of the animals listed above.
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Rain or shine, we've got you covered with our Rainy-Day Guarantee! If it rains continuously for an hour during your visit, you'll receive a FREE return ticket to use within the next 4 weeks! Speak to admissions on the day to claim your ticket.
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When is the Food Festival at Banham Zoo?
The Food Festival runs from Saturday, 24th May to Sunday, 1st June.
What can I expect at the Food Festival?
Enjoy over 10 food stalls and trucks, live cooking demonstrations, animal feeding talks, a live stage show, and fun at the Keeper's Corner, all while exploring the zoo’s international animal habitats.
Do I need to book tickets in advance?
Yes! We recommend booking your tickets in advance to secure your spot for this exciting half-term event filled with flavours, fun, and animal encounters.
