A Norfolk zoo will build a new education centre as part of a half-million-pound campaign. 

The Zoological Society of East Anglia (ZSEA) is launching the venture at Banham Zoo to support its ‘Together for Wildlife’ campaign, which educates children about conservation.

It follows a series of successful, school-based programmes across Norfolk.

A planned sketch of the new education centre (Image: Banham Zoo)Young visitors can expect a range of interactive activities, including science labs and spaces offering hands-on conservation experiences.

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The campaign aims to show that everyone plays a vital role, no matter how big or small, in protecting our environment and its wildlife.

A 'Win for Wildlife' competition, with a safari up for grabs, and a sponsored walk are also both planned for 2025.

The proposed interior of the centre (Image: Banham Zoo)Ian Bartlett, chief executive officer of ZSEA said: “This campaign will help us in our mission to ensure the environment and wildlife around us is enjoyed, respected and protected.

"Our new education facility will be the centrepiece of our fast-growing education programme, as we prepare the next generation of conservationists and guardians of the planet."