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Africa Alive!
Africa Alive!
Wildlife Park
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Our lions enjoying enjoying the sunshine
In light of COVID-19, the Government is advising attractions can reopen from 4 July.
Details
Reopen 4 July! Book your tickets online!
Make your day out an adventure with a visit to Africa Alive! Explore the sights and sounds of Africa discovering lions, giraffe, meerkats, hunting dogs and many more animals from the African continent!
This summer enjoy our fantastic new “Meet the Meerkat Mob” walkthrough habitat and look out for special appearances from some children’s favourite characters such as; “Alice in Wonderland”; Paw Patrol; Paddington; Minions; Trolls; Peter Rabbit and Hey Duggee as well as the ever popular Mighty Zulu Nation Theatre Troupe - check out our website for diary dates.
The spectacular centrepiece of Africa Alive!, our ‘Plains of Africa’, is 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 awe-inspiring ‘Plains of Africa’ experience! You could choose to get even closer to our giraffe, ring-tailed lemurs, aardvarks or meerkats in one of our other amazing on the day experiences available.
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 zoo is also home some other amazing primates including bushbabies, colobus monkeys, and the endangered drill.
The zoo 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 ‘Wader’s Lake’ boardwalk or seeing some African feathered friends on our Woodland Walk!
Learn some amazing facts about our animals during our exciting feeding talks or climb aboard the free Safari Roadtrain for an entertaining journey around the zoo. Look, learn and play in our fun-packed “Discovery Centre” and meet some of our smaller residents at the animal encounter sessions.
The zoo offers a great outdoor adventure play area, as well as restaurants, free car parking, disabled facilities and a gift shop, where you can find presents and gifts for everyone.
With many events taking place throughout the year, check out our website or follow Africa Alive! on social media to ensure you don’t miss out!
Opening details
Prices
Please contact Guest Information for details or visit www.africa-alive.co.uk for admission prices.
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01502 740291
info@africa-alive.co.uk
www.africa-alive.co.uk
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Address
Kessingland,
Lowestoft,
Suffolk,
NR33 7TF
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Pushchairs available
Regional Tourist Board Member
Telephone (public)
Welcome Host
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Disabled access
Facilities for hearing impaired
Facilities for visually impaired
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TM 521865 Lat: 52.41857 Long: 1.70681
By road :
Africa Alive! is signposted off the A146 and A12 – Follow the brown tourist signs
Drive Times :
Bury St Edmunds – 1hr 20 mins
Ipswich – 1hr 2 mins
Great Yarmouth – 30 mins
Norwich – 50 mins
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 3 miles from Lowestoft station
Hotels and B&Bs
Self-Catering Places
EventsSelf-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- is gravel
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
General
- Service dogs are NOT allowed:
disruption to animals
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Wheelchairs provided
- Free
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
Food
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Low potassium
- Low sodium
- Nut free
- Additive free
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
