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Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens

Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom•4.7(4.6k)•Country Park, Wildlife Center, Zoo

Explore rare animals, treetop walkways, and 250 years of historic gardens at Norfolk's premier wildlife park near Great Yarmouth.

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens is a one-of-a-kind wildlife park nestled just outside Great Yarmouth, combining rare animal encounters with adventure in beautifully landscaped grounds. Visitors can come face-to-face with snow leopards, tigers, red pandas, gibbons, crocodiles, meerkats, and many more endangered species from across the globe in carefully designed habitats. A highlight of the experience is the elevated treetop walkways, offering unique elevated perspectives into the enclosures of big cats and primates. The venue features walk-through tropical houses, Cats Cloisters, aviaries, and waterfowl areas spread across the historic 250-year-old gardens. Daily keeper talks and animal encounters provide educational insights into wildlife care and conservation. Perfect for families of all ages, Thrigby Hall offers an adventure play area for children to explore, picnic spots throughout the gardens, and the Cockatoo Café serving hot and cold meals, snacks, cakes, and drinks with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The venue is pushchair-friendly and open daily from 10am, making it an ideal destination for a full day of wildlife discovery and outdoor adventure.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Cockatoo Café

On-site café offering hot and cold meals, snacks, cakes and drinks with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available, with views across the historic gardens

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4.7(4.6k reviews)
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Sarah Clare

Sarah Clare

a month ago

Really lovely place and some of the animals were out which was good. Quite a few places for shade which was nice since it was so hot and they have a little play area if you have kids.

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Dan Bell

Dan Bell

2 months ago

I've been to countless zoos and wildlife parks over the years. Thrigby Hall is the best I've ever experienced by far. Seriously. There's a wonderful interplay between old and new here. From the beautiful stately home to amazing new high-top walks that bring you inches away from Tigers, Leopards, Gibbons and more. It's hard to explain just how brilliant the place is. It feels wild and immaculate all at once. Everywhere we turned there wqs something beautiful and engaging. Clearly a lot of care has gone into this place, and it shows. I can't recommend it enough. Our 3 year old wants to go back tomorrow - I do too.

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Jules H

Jules H

2 months ago

Great place, happily spent 4 hours here. Bring a picnic or eat in the cafe. Staff were friendly and all the animals looked well cared for. Brilliant for young or not so young.

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Riley Newbound

Riley Newbound

3 months ago

Brilliant place to visit. Well worth a visit, we spent a fair few hours strolling round. Very informative staff doing talks whilst feeding some of the animals. Nice food in the cafe and the gift shop has lots to choose from.

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robert smith

robert smith

6 months ago

It’s a lovely little place, and we had a really nice time as a family. That said, because it’s quite small, I think you’d struggle to fill a full day here. I appreciate we visited out of season, but there were still quite a few exhibits that were empty or under construction. The entry price is very reasonable and the animals are easy to see although I’ll leave it up to others to decide how much of that is down to enclosure size. A good visit overall, just worth managing expectations.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens

Is Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens free to visit?

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

Is Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens.

Is there parking at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens?

Yes, Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens has on-site parking.

Is there food at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens?

Yes — Cockatoo Café is on site at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens. On-site café offering hot and cold meals, snacks, cakes and drinks with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options…

Is Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens?

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens by public transport?

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.
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