Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

About

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is the home of the big zoo animals including African Elephants, White Rhino, Giraffes, Lions, Tigers and Spectacled Bears. You’ll be amazed at the variety of nature you’ll see with over 100 species of animals, set in 100 acres of Somerset countryside.

Interactive Keeper Talks

Find out about your favourite animals in our free interactive keeper talks every 30 minutes throughout the day. Find out about our Zebras, Giraffes and meet our Meerkat mob.  Watch in awe as our birds of prey swoop over your heads in our aerial displays, witness the majestic big cats feeding or get the keeper insights into our Elephant bachelor group.  Our daily animal show is a must see, where our presenters talk about our domestic animals and why we keep them at the farm.

Our animal handling sessions, twice daily, gives you the chance to get up close with some of fluffy favourite animals.
Check out our website’s daily What’s On to get the full program.

Animal Encounters

Noah’s Ark offers incredible up-close and hands-on encounters with our Giraffes, Aldabra Giant Tortoises, Spectacled Bears and our new Owl and Birds of Prey encounters. You will enjoy 20 minutes behind the scenes with the keeper, learn some interesting facts and get involved with their feeding and enrichment programme.

Pre-book your experience online to ensure availability, or book before 1pm at the ticket office.  Minimum age and terms and conditions apply.

Animal Experiences

Find out what it’s like to be a keeper for the day with our one-to-one keeper experiences before the zoo opens.  With an amazing variety of animals to choose from, we have experiences suitable for 4-year olds to animal loving adults. Experiences include: African Elephants, Big Zoo Animals, Big Cats, Primates and Meerkats, Birds of Prey, Junior Zoo Keeper and Mini Farmer.  Head online for more information and to book.

Play Areas

Kids will love our play equipment with indoor and outdoor play zones for kids of all ages - Zip lines, elephant slides, climbing towers, rainbow slide, wellie splash and wheelchair accessible roundabout. 

In fact, we have 15 exciting adventure play areas including our giant indoor play barn – Arkiventures and under 5’s soft play for adventures no matter the weather.

The Food Barn

Enjoy a tasty treat or a scrumptious meal in our Fair Trade, award winning Café.  You can grab n’ go or sit and relax in our Food Barn, Rainbow Café or our numerous picnic areas.  We have a wide range of freshly prepared food.  Please see our online menu for details and food allergens.

Accessibility

We have embarked on a long-term accessibility program, ‘Ark For All’.  The first completed phase was opened by Andy Lewis, MBE, Paralympian.  These facilities include a Changing Places toilet, complete with hoist and changing bed (access with a Radar Key), accessible play equipment including a wheelchair accessible roundabout, basket swings and child-friendly accessible animal signs.  We offer complimentary hire of wheelchairs and mobility scooters can be hired for a small cost.  Please read our Access Guide on our website or call our friendly team.

Celebrate your birthday

Do you have an exciting Birthday coming up in the family? No need to worry as Noah’s Ark can provide a full day of fun and excitement with Party Food and a private animal handling session for your little ones. Prices start at £175 for 10 children and includes 1 free adult per paying party child.  For more details and to book, check online or call the team for more information.

For a fantastic family day out, walk beside natures giants at Noah’s Ark this season!

Prices

Adults (20-64) £19.75
Children (2-16) £15.75
Concession (students,+65) £19
Family (2 adults & 2 children) £67.80
Family (2 adults & 1 child) £52.75
Family (1 adult & 2 children) £48.95
Concession Family (2 adults & 1 child) £51.35
Group discounts are available for groups of 10 people or more. To book please call the office on 01275 852606
Late Entry (from 3:30pm) £6 per person*

Tickets are discounted when bought online.

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