Tour of the Gardens

Lime Tree LookoutWillow Pattern GardenCats' CloistersWalk-through AviaryTigersTiger Tree WalkBabirusaPool GardenGift ShopToiletsCockatoo CafeForest HouseEntrance / ExitMeeting PointSwamp HouseOtters and PorcupinesOtters and PorcupinesMonkeysGibbonsRed PandasSummer HouseLeopardsYew AvenueThrigby Plan

1. Entrance / Exit

Entrance / Exit

2. Yew Avenue

Yew Avenue

3. Leopards

These special cats deserve a special look!

4. Summerhouse

This fine building is listed and is a good example of the work of the famous Norfolk Architect, Thomas Ivory. When funds allow it will be restored.

5. Red Pandas

These close cousins of the Giant Panda spend most of their time high in the Sweet Chestnut Trees. See the Red Pandas now.

6. Gibbons

Amongst the trees of Thrigby the calls of these agile apes have amazing quality reminiscent of their jungle origins. Go to the Primates page.

7. Monkeys

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The grassy bar-less enclosure gives an ideal home to a large family group. Visit our Primates page.

8. Otters and Porcupines

The latest enclosures offer superb photographic opportunity. They can be seen on our Small Mammals page

9. Reptiles and Swamphouse

The U.F.A.W. Award for Welfare was awarded to this purpose built home to the crocodiles and alligators.

10. Meeting Point

Meeting Point

11. Small Animals / Forest House

Enjoy meeting these creatures as you would in their natural home. See the Forest House.

12. Cockatoo Cafe

A wide range of summer snacks are available in this spacious building.

13. Toilets

Toilets

14. Gift Shop

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The gift shop in the Hall contains a wide selection of gifts to suit all tastes and pockets.

15. Pool Garden

This sheltered oasis of calm is home to a variety of fine birds.

16. Babirusa

These gentle Indonesian "Pig-deer" are everyone's favourite.

17. Tiger Tree Walk

Walk up through the high Lime trees above the splendid tigers along the Tiger Tree Walk.

18. Tiger Tunnel

Thrigby has devoted a lot of attention to these animals and has been rewarded by many litters. See them as you cannot see them in Sumatra. See the Tigers.

19. Walk-through Aviary

Painted Storks have bred well here. Visit the Birds section.

20. Cats' Cloisters

For unique viewing of cats the Cat's Cloisters is the place.

21. Willow Pattern Garden

The Willow Pattern Garden has its basis in the legend as portrayed on the famous willow pattern plates.

22. Lime Tree Lookout

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The Lime Tree Lookout close to the willow pattern lake provides an excellent vantage point to view the wildfowl on the lake.

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Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Filby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3DR

Tel: +44 (0)1493 369477 Fax: +44 (0)1493 368256

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