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Africa Alive Reserve

There’s so much to see and do at Africa Alive Reserve and always something new to discover! Giraffes, lions, lemurs, meerkats, rhinos and more!
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At Africa Alive, you'll encounter hundreds of incredible animals from across the African continent. With endless opportunities for exploration and discovery, there's always something new and exciting to see and do during your visit. A full day of fun at Africa Alive.

05/07/2025

The meerkats are making the most of their Saturday!

Join us this weekend and watch them in action, from sunbathing to standing tall. 🐾☀️

04/07/2025

What a Friday on the savanna! ☀️🦏🦒

The rhinos are soaking up the sun… and so could you!

🌿 Kids Go Free this Summer Holidays at Africa Alive!

There’s just over 2 weeks left to grab this incredible offer - perfect for a full day out with the whole family.

And with our new Flexi-Date Tickets, you can book now and visit anytime between 23rd July and 2nd September - no need to lock in a date just yet.

🎟️ Book online and make some wild summer memories!

👉 https://www.zsea.org/reserve/summer-holidays-kids-go-free

03/07/2025

Have you found our giraffe yet?🦒

This stunning piece is proudly brought to you by both Banham Zoo and Africa Alive - part of the amazing Gogosafari trail in Norwich, supporting the incredible work of Break charity!

02/07/2025

POV: you’ve been hiding for days and just realised it’s actually bearable outside now.

Noah knows the struggle. You can’t trust a British summer! 😆

📸: Keeper Brooke

01/07/2025

🏃‍♀️ Run Wild at Africa Alive! 🐾

The 5K race is back - for the first time in 8+ years! 🦁🌍

Walk, jog or run through the zoo past lions, rhinos, giraffes & more - plus a scenic trail finish!

📅 Sat 30 Aug
📍 Africa Alive, Kessingland
🎟️ £17 runners | £10 spectators
🎖️ Medal, prizes & full-day zoo entry included!

🎉 Limited spaces - sign up now!
👉 www.zsea.org/reserve/5k-race

With thanks to our sponsor, Towergate Insurance 💚

30/06/2025

Our lemurs loved this Kong Wobbler... just look at them go! 🐒💚

Huge thanks to Carlo for this generous donation. Enrichment like this helps keep our animals mentally and physically stimulated - and as you can see, it’s a big hit!

Our keepers have put together a wishlist of items that support the daily care of the animals at Africa Alive. As a charity, ZSEA relies entirely on public donations, so every purchase makes a real difference.

🛒 Shop the wishlist: https://bit.ly/3XgN5ea

29/06/2025

Kids Go Free at Africa Alive this Summer Holidays! Offer ends in just 3 weeks!

The best value, family-friendly destination for a full day out this summer.

Plus, with our new Flexi-Date Tickets, you can book now and visit anytime during the summer holidays, from 23rd July to 2nd September – no need to choose a date upfront.

🎟️ Book online today and make unforgettable summer memories at Africa Alive!

👉 https://www.zsea.org/reserve/summer-holidays-kids-go-free

28/06/2025

Official temperature reading: too hot to move. 😵‍💫

Come spend a lazy summer Saturday with us. We’ve got wildlife, ice creams and enough shady spots for everyone! ☀️

27/06/2025

Friday on the savanna. ☀️

Our giraffes, zebras, rhinos and blesbok all share this peaceful landscape. Habitats like this encourage natural behaviour, gentle interaction and all the little social moments you'd expect in the wild. 🦒🦏🦓

26/06/2025

Just quillin’... 😌

The porcupines know how to take Thursday very seriously… by napping through it!

These nocturnal animals are most active at night, so during the day you’ll often catch them having a well-earned rest!

25/06/2025

Lovebirds mate for life - a true symbol of love, loyalty and togetherness. 🕊️

However you love, we’re here to celebrate it with you. 🏳️‍🌈

24/06/2025

Rhino horns aren’t just for show; they’ve evolved as powerful multi-tools in the wild! 🦏

Made of keratin (the same protein as our hair and nails), the horn helps rhinos:

🛡️ Defend themselves against predators and rivals
📣 Communicate by displaying strength or dominance
🌿 Dig for water and break branches when foraging
👶 Protect their young from danger

Meet our rhinos at Africa Alive and learn how you can help protect these amazing animals!

Address

Whites Lane
Lowestoft
NR337TF

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 2pm
Tuesday	11am - 2pm
Wednesday	11am - 2pm
Thursday	11am - 2pm
Friday	11am - 3pm
Saturday	11am - 3pm
Sunday	11am - 3pm

Telephone

+441502740291

Website

https://www.zsea.org/reserve

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Our Story

In 1991 Africa Alive! formerly known as Suffolk Wildlife Park, was acquired by the Goymour family. Over the following years Africa Alive! has evolved into an African themed park continuing its vital work to animal care and welfare, education and conservation.

On Valentine’s Day 14th February 2013, Africa Alive!, along with our sister park Banham Zoo near Diss, Norfolk, became part of the Zoological Society of East Anglia (ZSEA). By becoming a registered charity this has enabled the parks to secure their long term futures, with the primary aims to the advancement of education, zoology, animal welfare, environmental protection and continue with the important work undertaken for wildlife conservation across the world.

The ultimate beneficiaries of all that we do, with your support, are the animals in our care and wildlife conservation.

Africa Alive! is set in 100 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside and also offers the chance to spot a wide range of British wildlife. Bird lovers can also enjoy spotting native nature from our new ‘Wader’s Lake’ boardwalk or seeing some African feathered friends in our Woodland Walk!

The spectacular centrepiece of this beautiful park is our ’Plains of Africa’, the perfect place to spot five species of African savannah animals, including our graceful giraffe and heavyweight rhinos. During the summer months there is even the chance to get up close to these magnificent creatures with our ‘Plains of Africa’ experience!

Enjoy a bird’s eye view of our magnificent lions from our viewing point ‘Lookout Lodge’ and visit ‘Lemur Encounters’, which offers you the chance to get right in with the action – as you walk-through the lemurs’ enclosure! The park is also home to some other amazing primates including bushbabies, king colobus monkeys, drill and the rare golden-bellied mangabeys.

Discover some amazing facts about our animals during our exciting feeding talks and seasonal ‘Bird of Prey’ displays. Climb aboard the free ‘Safari Roadtrain’ for an entertaining journey around the park. Look, learn and play in our fun-packed ‘Discovery Centre’ and meet some of our smaller residents at the animal encounter sessions.

The park offers a great indoor and outdoor adventure play areas, as well as restaurants, free car parking, disabled facilities and a gift shop, where you can find souvenirs and gifts for everyone.

We hope you receive a warm welcome from the many members of staff who are part of the greater Africa Alive! team and we look forward to seeing you soon.