We were visiting locally and looking for things to do, found this place last minute and we were not disappointed. We took advantage of the cheaper winter tickets which was amazing also and managed to get around before the bad weather struck. We have been to a lot of zoos but we both said it’s the nicest we’ve been to. What struck us immediately is how clean all the habitats are, and how well maintained all the animals are. I’ve never been as close to wild animals as I did today, to be able to see them like that was just spectacular. We had a go on the land train which was a pleasant little ride. All in all a wonderful experience! Thank you so much!

It's changed alot since I last went there. Unfortunately, all the experience tickets were taken, I loved the giraffes and the tigers. It wasn't nice not having to hustle and bustle to see everything

Very quiet and peaceful during the week and when children are not off school! Was perfect for me and my client who suffers dementia..staff were all lovely animals really well looked after and cared for. November is free everyday for children Easy to find Cafe was lovely bit pricey but it goes to a good cause so i didn't mind. You ca take your own pack lunch too Toilets very clean Car park at the entrance so not far to walk.

Banham Zoo is a brilliant zoo, the animals are well looked after and fed well, there are different times through out the day which you can watch the animals being fed at and listen to the talks.There are different food locations located around the zoo the get lunch or a quick snack from. There is a lovely little gift shop that you can look around near the entrance and it has a range of different products ranging from t-shirts, stuffed toys to tote bags. There is plenty of parking and the disabled parking is located near front of the zoo.

A lovely day out. Not full and just lovely to be with a great team here.. The team on the talks are funny and entertaining. And just a lovely place... a bit expensive but a lot is given to conservation. The zoo is nice.. worth a visit even cheaper than Colchester..

We visited on a Friday in October, so I got my ticket for £9 for an adult! The zoo had so many animals to see. If you're with children, it takes a good day out, but if going as a couple or just adults, it can be done within an hour. Lots of talks are available throughout the day. We did the new question and answer sheet to get a medal at the end for our friends child (16 months). The zoo was clean and tidy for the pram to be pushed round. Staff were very friendly, helpful and approachable.

Lovely zoo, which is very well kept. The animals are kept in large enclosures with some monkeys actually able to leave the enclosure and climb trees close by. The only reason I am marking 4 stars is due to all but one of the cafes/restaurants being closed. This led to around a 20mins wait for 2 cups of coffee at the one restaurant open. The poor staff were under so much pressure with a lot of people understandably upset at massive wait times. My advice would be bring a packed lunch and a flask of coffee!

It's a rather small but very fun zoo, suitable for families. A lot of walks. A few enclosures were empty. Highly suggest you check the exhibition and talk times in advance to plan your trip. If just adults visiting the zoo, a half day ticket is recommended.

Animals looked very depressed. The food areas need a good clean and signs to help form actual ques. Main Park area very clean and tidy, could do with more seating for parents. Staff knew what they were talking about with animals. Unfortunately wouldn't come back, Africa Alive is way better

Got tickets before we went, they were on offer £10 per person on Monday and Tuesday's which is a good saving with 4 adults. The zoo was tidy. The big problem with Banham is there is VERY limited wi-fi signal. We queued up for lunch near the train stop and it was cash only. There was only a small note when you got to the till,luckily I did have cash. But i bet some people got caught out. Food was nice . The train ride was good but there was a long queue for it. If you have small children it would pay to keep sting cream in your bag as there was a great many wasps ( granddaughter got stung) i know you can't really stop them. We went to a show near to the giraffes which was very good. ( highly recommend). All i all it is a good day out , we saw most of the animals including the tiger cubs. The penguin enclosure which you can walk through is good for children as they can get close to them.