Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens Great Yarmouth Norfolk
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens Great Yarmouth are Safely Reopening from 2 December 2020. The animals and staff at Thrigby have really missed our visitors during lockdown. We are fortunate enough to be a predominately outdoor space so our visitors can enjoy seeing our animals whilst enjoying the fresh air and beautiful grounds of Thrigby Hall.
At Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens Norfolk – The safety and welfare of our visitors, staff and animals is our top priority, so we kindly ask that all visitors adhere to the safety measures we have implemented, so that we can ensure the safest experience possible for everyone. We recommend that you read this information carefully to understand everything you need to know before you visit, what to expect when you visit and how to book.
Find out more about your new experience at Thrigby Hall and opening times here…
We are Open Again 🙂
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens Ticket Prices
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens Admission Prices. Standard Rate: Adult £15.50 – Child (4-14) £11.50 – Free Entry for Children under the age of 4 – Senior Citizen £14.50 – Disabled/Carer rate Reg Disabled Adult £7.75 – Reg Disabled Child £7.75 – Reg Carer *£7.75 – *proof of DLA/ carers allowance etc must be shown at the entrance kiosk.
Pre-booked Parties (20+): Adult £12.50 – Child £8.50 – Senior Citizen £11.00 – Annual Friendship Pass (Season Ticket): Adult £50.00 – Child £35.00 – Senior Citizen £45.00 – Season Ticket Benefits: Season ticket holders will receive a 10% discount on food and drink in the cafe and on purchases in the shop. Please present your season ticket at the till to receive your discount. From 1st March 2020 all Thrigby Hall Season Ticket holders get 50% off the admission prices at the following wildlife parks and zoos: Africa Alive – Amazona Zoo – Banham Zoo – Jimmy’s Farm – Linton Zoo – Paradise Wildlife Park – Raptor Foundation – Sealife Centre (Great Yarmouth) – Shepreth Wildlife Park – Woodside Wildlife Park – This offer is valid until 1st March 2021.
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens Animals
Thrigby Hall Sumatran Tigers – Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens have a pair of critically endangered Sumatran Tigers. Our male is called Kubu and the female is called Dua.This tiger subspecies is found only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Fewer than 400 Sumatran tigers exist today. In 1978, experts estimated the population of Sumatran tigers at 1,000. Red Panda – Look up into the trees and you might spot our endangered Red Pandas sleeping on a branch, or climbing and exploring.The red panda is slightly larger than a domestic cat with a bear-like body and thick russet fur. The belly and limbs are black, and there are white markings on the side of the head and above its small eyes.
Wonderful Animals at Trigby
Snow Leopards – Our pair of Snow Leopards are called Nima and Mohan. In 2015 they successfully raised two male cubs called Jamir and Jamal. The cubs have recently moved on from Thrigby as part of the European Breeding Programme. Amur Leopard – Of all the leopards, the Amur leopard is the most critically endangered. Our male has recently moved to another Zoo as part of the European Breeding Programme. Our female is called Korea and alongside her in the enclosure are her 3 female cubs that were born in 2018. With only 70 adults left in the wild, the Amur Leopard could be the most endangered big cat on Earth.
Clouded Leopard – Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens Great Yarmouth have Clouded leopards are two species of wild cat that live throughout the forests of Southeast Asia. The smallest of the big cats, they are secretive and rare in the wild. Our Male Clouded Leopard is called Nimbus and he was bred at Cotswold Wildlife Park. Golden Cat – Asian golden cats are enigmatic and elusive forest predators whose population is difficult to estimate as a result. Very little is known about the behaviour of this medium-sized, wild cat. What is known, is that Asian golden cats are under severe pressure from habitat loss and poaching.
Thrigby Hall Meerkats – Meerkats are comical, sociable animals. You will be able to watch our group basking in the sunshine, foraging for food and grooming. You will also be able to see the one that is acting as ‘Sentry’. They will be standing on their hind legs, keeping a look out and alerting the others to any potential danger. Siamang Gibbons -You will see both Siamang Gibbons and White Handed Gibbons at Thrigby. Listen out for their loud whoops and howls when they call to each other. The Gibbons breed well here so look out for the youngsters and see if you can spot a small baby clinging on to their Mothers front. You will be amazed at their acrobatic skills as they leap from branch to branch.
Otters – Oriental small-clawed otters are the smallest otter species. They have dark brown fur across their backs and cream fur along their fronts and faces. Their paws are not fully webbed, like most otters, making them more dextrous. Alligators & Crocodiles – Visit our Swamp House to see our collection of American Alligators and Mugger Crocodiles and the infamous Salt Water Crocodiles. Are you brave enough to walk over the wobbly bridge that crosses the Crocodile infested waters?
Did you see our Tigers?
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens Reptiles – Explore the Swamp House and Forest House to discover our collection of reptiles. You will find Reticulated Pythons, Burmese Pythons, Green Tree Pythons, Short Tailed Pythons, Gecko, Asian Water Dragons and Mangrove Snakes. Birds – Discover our wide variety of birds and waterfowl. In our Walk Through Aviary you will find Painted Storks, Sacred Ibis, Fulvous and Mandarin Ducks. In the Pool Garden you will find Owls, Hornbills and Moluccan Cockatoos. Enjoy a walk through the Willow Pattern Garden and over the Lake Bridges to see White Storks, Cranes and Geese.
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens Great Yarmouth History Ken Sims, the founder of Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens tells the story of how he was inspired to open the Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens and how he transformed it into the magnificent and fun park that you see today. Click the link above: The [Thrigby] Hall History – The [Thrigby] Hall was built in 1736 by Joshua Smith Esquire. It is probable that Thomas Ivory, who designed the Norwich Assembly Rooms, was the architect of the Hall and the Summer House. The grounds were laid out in the style of William III. In 1876 the Hall was remodelled by the then owner, Squire Daniels. History of the Gardens – After returning from Malaya where he had been a rubber planter, poisonous snake farmer and a crocodile keeper, Ken Sims opened Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens in 1979. Inspired by the first David Attenborough TV programme and the early writings of Gerald Durrell, Ken had chosen to work in Asia as a way of learning more about the wonderful wildlife of that region. Supplying zoos in Europe and America with rare species, and helping with the National Zoo of Malaysia, he gained valuable experience which he put to good use in the design of the Gardens.
Plantation work and travels in South East Asia gave a first-hand insight into the dramatic loss of habitats, particularly of the rain forests: that loss highlighted the realisation that progressive zoos had a positive role to play helping save at least some species from extinction by the hand of man. Peter Scott showed the way by starting the captive breeding work at Slimbridge as well as founding the World Wildlife Fund. The need for help from zoos and their visitors is now greater than ever before and the help given by Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens to conservation work around the world has been a source of great satisfaction to Ken and his strong team.
Cockatoo Café
The Thrigby Hall cafe serves a range of hot and cold food, including; jacket potatoes with various fillings, sandwiches, hot dogs, sausage rolls, cakes and snacks. There is food that is suitable for all age ranges and many vegetarian and gluten free options are available. We also sell a range of hot and cold drinks and ice creams. Thrigby Gardens Play Areas – We have a large play area which includes a 3D Adventure Maze, climbing frames and an undercover toddler soft play area. There is also a separate Tree Ropes play area and there is another maze situated on the front lawn. The large front lawn of the hall provides plenty of space for children to run around and play and is also a perfect spot for a picnic. *NEW FOR 2019 – we have a new toddler play area on the front lawn* Thrigby Gardens Gift Shop – Our Gift Shop is located within the main building of Thrigby Hall. Here you will find a selection of gifts ranging from clothing, toys, souvenirs and books. We also stock a range of local produce including jams, chutneys and confectionery.
For something different why not try Thrigby Hall as the perfect location for events, functions,special occasions and celebrations including: wedding receptions, birthday parties, business meetings, valentines nights, christenings, wakes, Christmas parties, New Years Eve parties, Charity Nights and fund raisers and many more.
Wonderful Gardens and Wildlife
We have food and drink available all day. We hope to see you soon for a fantastic family day out at one of Norfolk top attractions. Covid 19 measures are now relaxing and we hope to see you soon
Great Family Day Out and Norfolk Attraction