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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.

24/03/2025

With the spring sunshine beaming down on Africa Alive, you might spot the giraffes striding across the savanna!

Keeper Emily shares some exclusive behind-the-scenes info on what it takes to care for these towering beauties.🦒

23/03/2025

The sun might’ve clocked off, but this rhino made the most of it while it lasted... 🦏 ☀️

Mud spa ✅
Sunshine ✅
Zero stress ✅

Now that’s a Sunday done right!

22/03/2025

Squad goals… 😆

Which one are you: the lookout or the wanderer?

21/03/2025

That intense stare means only one thing... snack time! 👀

This black-and-white ruffed lemur has nailed the weekend mood... chilling, snacking and not a care in the world!

Happy Friday, everyone! ✨

20/03/2025

In some African tales, animals with big ears are believed to be secret keepers - hearing whispers carried by the wind. 🌬️👂

The bat-eared fox might just be the best listener at Africa Alive... tuning in to ancient stories and the secrets of the land… or maybe just hunting for termites! 😆

FolkloreThursday

19/03/2025

Quick fire questions with our zookeepers!

We put our keepers to the test with some fast-paced questions! From fascinating animal facts to random pearls of wisdom - they never disappoint!

Let us know in the comments: what would YOU ask our keepers? 👇

18/03/2025

We want to say a massive thank you to at Cefas for donating a fantastic collection of canisters!

These will be repurposed for enrichment around Africa Alive, benefiting a variety of animals - from rhinos with hanging items to small mammal feeders.

Cefas is dedicated to reusing and recycling as much as possible, and this collaboration is a perfect way to give these items a second life. ♻️😊

17/03/2025

Monday mood: when you and your bestie just want to chill in the sun. ☀️

💭 Did you know... these red-bellied lemurs are native to Madagascar and are one of the few monogamous lemur species. Males even help carry their young - talk about parenting goals! 😂

📸: Volunteer Lewis

16/03/2025

💭 Did you know? Red river hogs use their powerful snouts to dig for roots, tubers and even small critters! 🥕🐜

Next time you visit Africa Alive, watch them sniff, dig and munch their way through their habitat!

15/03/2025

Duma tucking into her dinner in the afternoon sunshine! 🐆☀️

Cheetahs eat quickly to avoid losing their meal to larger predators like lions and hyenas. Speed isn’t just for the hunt - it’s for mealtime too!

14/03/2025

Starting your weekend on a high note - literally!

Did you know giraffes can reach up to 5.5m tall? Visit our tallest residents at Africa Alive this weekend! 🦒

13/03/2025

"Finger-licking good!" 🖤

Noah the aye-aye is having a delicious Thursday afternoon feast! 🥭🌿

A huge thank you to Huws Gray Lowestoft for donating play bark to keep our aye-aye habitat enriching and natural!

12/03/2025

Every zebra has a unique stripe pattern - just like a human fingerprint! 🦓

These incredible markings help them blend into the herd and even regulate body temperature.

11/03/2025

"Are you looking at me?!" 👀

Drills may look serious, but they’re actually social and intelligent primates! Native to the forests of West Africa, they play a vital role in their ecosystems - but sadly, they’re endangered due to deforestation and hunting.

Visit Africa Alive to learn how we can protect this amazing species!

📸: Volunteer Lewis

10/03/2025

What's on a sitatunga’s dinner menu?

A delicious mix of grasses, leaves and aquatic plants! These gentle grazers are perfectly adapted to munch on the greenery found in their wetland homes. 🌱

📸: Volunteer Lewis

09/03/2025

That look when you realise tomorrow is Monday… 😳🐒

Come chill with us at Africa Alive and make the most of your Sunday before reality kicks in! 🌿✨

08/03/2025

🐾 This International Women’s Day, we say THANK YOU to the inspiring women working to make a difference in wildlife. 💫🌍

At Africa Alive, we’re proud to celebrate the women whose passion, dedication and expertise help care for our animals and support global conservation efforts. 🦓🦒🦏

Whether working behind the scenes or engaging with visitors - their efforts help protect wildlife and educate future generations.

📸: E M Brown Photography

07/03/2025

"ATTENTION EVERYONE! THE WEEKEND HAS ARRIVED!" 📢 🐵

This little one is making sure you don’t miss the best part of the week!

Will we see you at Africa Alive this weekend? 😊

📸: Volunteer Lewis

Address

Whites Lane
Lowestoft
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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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With the spring sunshine beaming down on Africa Alive, you might spot the giraffes striding across the savanna! Keeper Emily shares some exclusive behind-the-scenes info on what it takes to care for these towering beauties.🦒 #Giraffes #AfricaAlive

Quick fire questions with our zookeepers! We put our keepers to the test with some fast-paced questions! From fascinating animal facts to random pearls of wisdom - they never disappoint! Let us know in the comments: what would YOU ask our keepers? 👇 #WednesdayWisdom #AfricaAlive #Zookeepers

Duma tucking into her dinner in the afternoon sunshine! 🐆☀️ Cheetahs eat quickly to avoid losing their meal to larger predators like lions and hyenas. Speed isn’t just for the hunt - it’s for mealtime too! #Cheetah #AfricaAlive

"Finger-licking good!" 🖤 Noah the aye-aye is having a delicious Thursday afternoon feast! 🥭🌿 A huge thank you to Huws Gray Lowestoft for donating play bark to keep our aye-aye habitat enriching and natural! #AyeAye #AfricaAlive

A fossa might not technically be a cat - but they still enjoy a cardboard box! Taro had an absolute blast with this enrichment—proving once again that cardboard boxes are the universal toy of the animal kingdom. 😆 #Fossa #AfricaAlive #Enrichment

It's Carnivore Week at Africa Alive! 🦁🐾 To celebrate, here's Arthur, our charming serval - proving that no matter the size, all cats love a good cardboard box! 😹📦 #Serval #CarnivoreWeek

Happy International Zebra Day! 🦓 We have three beautiful zebra at Africa Alive - Ayah, Sage and Kazi. They roam our huge savannah, alongside the white rhino, giraffe and blesbok! We can't wait to resume safari tours this summer. 😁 #Zebra #InternationalZebraDay #ZebraDay

Arthur the serval enjoying an enrichment session this afternoon! 🐱 Servals are expert hunters, using their sharp claws and strong bite to take down prey (or in this case, a paper bag)! #Serval #Enrichment #AfricaAlive

Sunday bath time with Jabu... 🦁 #Lion #AfricaAlive #ZooLife

KEEPER CAM! 🎥 Boo the aardvark has been helping her keepers distribute new bedding in her habitat! She's getting ready for a cosy night's sleep... 😴 #KeeperCam #Aardvark #AfricaAlive

The meerkats are absolutely loving this fantastic new toy from our Amazon Wishlist! 🐾 By shopping from our wishlist, you’re helping us provide essential enrichment for our animals and valuable tools for our dedicated keepers. Every purchase makes a difference! Shop here: www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/38YWT0M2LUPRT Thank you for your support! 💛 #Meerkats #AnimalEnrichment

This half-term, kids go FREE at Africa Alive! 🦏🦁🐒 Looking for an unforgettable family adventure this February half-term? Discover hundreds of incredible animals, safari-themed fun and activities for the whole family – and the best part? Kids go FREE! But hurry, this wild offer is subject to limited availability, and tickets must be booked at least 7 days in advance of your visit. 📅 Valid for visits 15th–23rd February 2025. https://loom.ly/FESBHIg #AfricaAlive #SpecialOffer

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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.