Whites Lane, Kessingland, near Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 7TF

Africa Alive

Mixed-habitat reserve

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6.1

Wildland

Full day

Time

Paid

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Why it's Wildland

6.1

Africa Alive brings African wildlife—including lions, giraffes and rhinos—to a large wildlife attraction in coastal Suffolk. Its Plains of Africa paddock is a distinctive focus, while the Waders’ Lake Boardwalk offers a chance to look for native birds.

The African savannah animals and the Plains of Africa paddock give this Suffolk wildlife attraction a clear identity; the Waders’ Lake Boardwalk also adds a native-bird interest beyond its headline animals. It is a ticketed, managed attraction rather than a wild landscape, so its appeal is a planned wildlife day out.

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The experience

Plan a ticketed visit around the animals and experiences available on the day. The supplied visitor information highlights the Plains of Africa, Waders’ Lake Boardwalk, feeding talks, a safari road train and a Discovery Centre; check the current map and schedule before setting off around the site.

Things to do

Look across the Plains of Africa

Visit the paddock described as the park’s centrepiece and look for giraffes and rhinos among the African savannah animals.

Visit the Waders’ Lake Boardwalk

Take the boardwalk and look for native bird species. The supplied visitor account identifies it as a birdwatching feature.

Check for animal talks and feeding sessions

Consult the current daily programme for talks or feeding sessions; availability and timings should be confirmed for the date of your visit.

Take the safari road train

A visitor account describes a free safari road train journey around the park. Check that it is operating on your visit.

Make a day of it

Quick escape · More than 3 hours

See the signature wildlife

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Check the current opening hours, map and daily programme before travelling.
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Prioritise the Plains of Africa paddock to look for giraffes and rhinos.
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Visit the Waders’ Lake Boardwalk and look for native birds.
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If running during your visit, fit in an animal talk or feeding session; check the daily schedule.

Hidden details

Native birds beside the African wildlife — The Waders’ Lake Boardwalk provides a reported opportunity to look for native species, a different wildlife focus from the park’s African animals.

When to go

· Check the current opening hours and programme; no best time of day is established by the supplied sources.

The supplied evidence does not establish a seasonal advantage. Animal visibility and scheduled activities may vary; check the current visitor information.

Check the forecast and current visitor guidance before travelling. No weather-specific advice is established by the supplied sources.

What to look for

Look across the Plains of Africa paddock for giraffes and rhinos, and take time at the Waders’ Lake Boardwalk to look for native birds. Check the day’s programme for animal talks or feeding sessions.

Best time to go

Check current opening and animal-talk schedules before visiting; no best season is established by the supplied sources.

Check the current opening hours and daily programme before travelling. The supplied source row lists different weekday and weekend closing times, but these may change.

How long to spend

Full day

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Before you go

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Address

Whites Ln, Kessingland, Lowestoft NR33 7TF

Phone

+44 1953 887771

Website

zsea.org

Listed hours

Monday: 10am-4pm
Tuesday: 10am-4pm
Wednesday: 10am-4pm
Thursday: 10am-4pm
Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm

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Practical information

Opening & access

A ticketed wildlife attraction. Check current opening, ticket and access information before visiting.

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Parking

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Toilets

Wheelchair-accessible toilet is reported in the source row; check current facilities before visiting.

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Food & drink

The supplied source describes on-site cafés; check current availability before visiting.

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Dogs

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Accessibility

The source row reports a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating and toilet. Check the venue’s current accessibility information for details and any route limitations.

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Cost

Paid

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