Head to West Midlands Safari Park for a brand-new event, celebrating one of the most iconic animals at the Park - the tower of beautiful giraffes!

West Midlands Safari Park Giraffe Jamboree | May Half Term in Midlands

• Dates: 
  • 16th & 17th May 2026
  • 23rd-31st May 2026
• Location: West Midlands Safari Park, Spring Grove, Bewdley, DY12 1LF
• Save 35% when booking in advance PLUS a Free Return Ticket!
• Suitable for: Families with children of all ages
• Booking: Click here for more details and to buy your tickets!

What to expect at Giraffe Jamboree

Get ready for the ultimate celebration for Giraffe Jamboree! A once-in-a-lifetime party to welcome the arrival of a baby giraffe!

Jumping Giraffes Live Show – Enjoy a thrilling live stunt show packed with flips, tumbling, daring tricks and high-energy performances as the rangers prepare for the ultimate giraffe celebration. Watch out for the mischievous Evil Jungle Joker trying to ruin the fun! 

Meet Gerald the Giraffe - WMSP's loveable new character, Gerald the Giraffe, will be out and about with his friends, dishing out high fives, posing for photos and teaching you all about the fabulous world of giraffes! 

Giraffe Trail - Follow the interactive trail around the Discovery Trail, solve the clues and answer the questions for the chance to win an amazing Giraffe Safari Lodges stay. 

Giraffe Photo Print - Capture memorable family photos at the themed giraffe photo spot and share your snaps on social media. 

Giraffe Conservation - Learn all about the Park’s giraffes and the important conservation work helping protect giraffes in the wild. Children can earn a sticker and compare their height to a baby giraffe! 

Craft Club - Get creative in Crafty Cubs’ Corner by making giraffe masks, colouring and leaving special messages for the giraffe keepers. 

Meet The Herd - See the Park’s beautiful giraffe herd on the Safari Drive or African Walking Trail, including adorable calves Namara and Olive. 

Giraffe Feeding Experience - NEW - Get up close to the giraffes during feeding sessions and hand-feed these gentle giants for a truly unforgettable experience. Branches are just £5.00pp.

Safari Drive Adventure - Travel through the four-mile Safari Drive and come face-to-face with incredible animals from Africa and Asia.

Discovery Trail & African Walking Trail - Explore walk-through animal areas, spot penguins, reptiles and red pandas, and enjoy fantastic views of giraffes, lions, rhinos, zebras and elephants.

Theme Park Fun - Add even more excitement with rides and attractions suitable for the whole family in the Adventure Theme Park.

Explorers’ Play Park - Little adventurers can climb, slide, race and play in the interactive Explorers’ Play Park zones.

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A Solid 10 out of 10!

"We had an absolutely brilliant time at West Midlands Safari Park! I went with my family and from start to finish it was a perfect day. The safari drive-through was amazing — we got so close to the animals, and they all looked really healthy and well cared for. The lions, giraffes and rhinos were the highlights for us, and the staff along the route were friendly, helpful and clearly passionate about what they do. 

After the safari, we spent the afternoon in the theme park and it was just as good. There was something for everyone — fun rides for the kids, a few thrill rides for the grown-ups, and plenty of places to stop and relax in between. The whole site was clean, well organised and full of energy, and we never felt rushed or crowded.

If you’re looking for a full day out that combines adventure, learning and fun for all ages, I can’t recommend West Midlands Safari Park highly enough. A solid 10 out of 10!"  - Randeep - Google review

West Midlands Safari Park Free Return Visits Information

Guests booking tickets on the WMSP website, for a visit to WMSP, may be entitled to a Free Return Visit, within 6 months from the date of their visit. Instructions on how to book your Free Return are provided by email after your visit date; this email is sent within 24 hours after visit. Please check your junk mail folders as sometimes our emails can fall in there.

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FAQs - West Midlands Safari Park

Can I feed the animals? WMSP no longer allow the animals on the Safari Drive to be fed, please do not feed any of our animals from your vehicle. Nectar, fish, mealworms and browse can be purchased to feed the lorikeets, penguins, meerkats and giraffe at certain times in the day, subject to availability. Please click here for more information on our animal feeding opportunities, when and where they run. 

How long does the Safari Drive take? The Safari takes roughly 1.5-2 hours to drive around but can take longer on busier days, such as school holidays or weekends. You will have chosen a time slot to visit the Safari Drive when booking and each time slot has a limited number of guests.

Are there vehicles that can take me around the Safari Drive? Yes, if you did not want to drive your own car through or you don't have a car, you can book onto one of the Guided Safari Tours.

What is accessibility like for disabled guests? WMSP has free on-site parking for all vehicles, with  41 dedicated Blue Badge spaces located adjacent to the entrance to the Safari Walk. It is a tarmac area on a modest decline towards the pedestrianised area. Parking bays are clearly marked, and spaces are on a first-come first-served basis. On busy dates additional parking may be necessary in other areas. More details.

Can I hire out wheelchairs or mobility scooters? WMSP offer both manual wheelchairs and a limited number of mobility scooters. They can be hired online in advance. Please note that there is a non-refundable hire charge for a single day.