Description
Searching for the best things to do with kids in Suffolk? The Oasis Camel Park is a brilliant zoo and animal attraction in Halesworth where families can meet friendly camels, alpacas, and rare farm mammals up close. Set across 11 acres of peaceful countryside, this unique family-run park provides an educational day out for nature lovers and young children.
Standard adult admission prices are £11.00, with children aged 2 to 15 priced at £10.00 and family tickets available for £39.00. There is no need to pre-book tickets online, as visitors simply pay on arrival at the entrance gate.
If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids that combines quirky animal encounters with a relaxed rural atmosphere, this park is a top choice. It offers an unforgettable chance to feed friendly hoofed animals, explore outdoor play zones, and learn about endangered camel species in a personal setting.
Beyond the Main Attraction
- Halesworth Market Town: A historic local town featuring independent shops, cafes, and local heritage sites.
- Suffolk Coast and Heaths: Easy driving distance to nature reserves and coastal walking trails.
- Framlingham Castle: A magnificent medieval fortress located a short drive away across the Suffolk countryside.
What Visitors Love:
- The chance to see camels and close relatives up close is completely unique for a UK family day out.
- The atmosphere is calm, uncommercialised, and friendly, making it less overwhelming than large theme parks.
- Inclusive access to play areas and the bouncy castle provides great value for younger children.
- Staff members and keepers are welcoming and happy to share knowledge about the animals.
What Visitors Don't Like:
- Remote location can lead to mobile signal issues, requiring visitors to prepare ahead with cash.
- Facilities are traditional and rustic, which may not suit visitors expecting high-tech modern entertainment complexes.
Attractions & Live Events
- Camel Paddocks: Main enclosures housing the park's primary collection of adult and young camels.
- Llama and Alpaca Enclosures: Dedicated grazing fields for South American camelids.
- Donkey and Goat Paddock: Interactive zones where visitors can view farm animals.
- Small Animal Pet's Barn: Indoor shelter hosting rabbits and guinea pigs.
- Outdoor Adventure Play Area: Open-air climbing frames, slides, and play apparatus.
- Seasonal Bouncy Castle: Inflatable play zone operating during peak opening months.
New for 2026
- Updated Visitor Information Portals: Refreshed educational displays highlighting global wild camel protection efforts.
- Enhanced Paddock Layouts: Improved fencing and viewing areas designed to give families better sightlines of the young animals.
- Refreshed Play Equipment: Routine maintenance and seasonal upgrades to the outdoor children's play zones.
- Expanded Seating Areas: Additional outdoor picnic benches installed around the main lawn for family dining.
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