
Africa Alive! Zoological Reserve
Animal Farms, Zoos & Wildlife Parks · Lowestoft, Suffolk
Closed — opens tomorrow at 10am
What’s there
- Café on site
- Free parking
- Baby changing
- Picnic area
- Dogs welcome
Access & inclusion
- Step-free access
- Changing Places toilet
- Relaxed / SEN sessions
Only facilities we’ve confirmed are listed — anything missing here we simply haven’t checked, rather than know to be absent.
Africa Alive is a zoological reserve with 300+ animals across 75+ habitats. You can hand-feed giraffes, watch daily animal talks, and book immersive experiences including giraffe feeds, cheetah experiences, meerkat encounters and junior ranger sessions. The venue describes itself as the largest zoo in the region and offers spacious habitats designed for exploration. It runs seasonal events and is operated by the Zoological Society of East Anglia as a registered charity.
Stuff to take with you
The things people wish they’d packed for a day out like this one.
- Wellies
- Refillable water bottleMost places will fill it for free.
- Snacks that survive a rucksackCheaper than the café, and buys you twenty minutes.
- Wet wipes
- Folding stool
- Kitchen roll
- Waterproof jacket
- Portable phone charger
- Nappies
- Baby carrier or slingBetter than a pram anywhere with steps or mud.
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