Events at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park
We are delighted to host some wonderful events right here at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park.
Below are some of the upcoming events but do keep an eye on our website and social media channels for all the latest news.
Big Bear Rescue 2 Confirmed!
Channel 4 has acquired a second series from Glasgow based Red Sky Productions following Jimmy Doherty and his team rescuing animals urgently in need of a new home.
Native Natter: June
What a scorcher June turned out to be! Join Gemma as she looks back on a month packed with sunshine, memorable moments and everything she's been up to.
On the Hunt for one of Britain’s Rarest Butterfly’s: The British Swallowtail
Recently, the marketing team made the journey to the Norfolk Broads to experience the British Swallowtail in its home first-hand.
Critically Endangered Pancake Tortoise Hatches at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park!
Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park is celebrating a significant conservation success after the hatching of a critically endangered Pancake Tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri).
Bears Behind Bars: Jimmy Takes Our Mission to ITV’s Lorraine
Jimmy Doherty joined Lorraine on ITV this morning to talk about the Bears Behind Bars mission: a race against time to rescue five moon bears from South Korea and give them a forever home at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park in Suffolk.
Officially England’s Best Large Visitor Attraction!
Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park has been crowned England’s Best Large Visitor Attraction at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026.
Lion Lake is now open!
Experience a UK-first lion viewing experience at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park, with spectacular views of Kamal and Rani across Lion Lake.
We Celebrate Major Milestone as Kamal, the UK’s Oldest Asiatic Lion, Turns 16!
Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park marked a very special milestone as Kamal, the UK’s oldest Asiatic lion, celebrated his 16th birthday with enrichment, scent-filled presents and an ice cake fit for the King of Suffolk.
Native Natter, April 2026
April brings new life across Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park, with early flowering plants, active invertebrates and the fascinating Hairy-footed Flower Bee among the small signs of spring to look out for.
We’ve Been Named Visitor Attraction of the Year!
We’re absolutely thrilled to share the news that we’ve been crowned Visitor Attraction of the Year at the 2026 Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards!
We partner with John Grose to help drive conservation
Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park has announced a new partnership with John Grose, providing electric and hybrid vehicles to support conservation work, animal rescues and essential activity across the park and region.
Native Natter, February 2026
February has been a busy month for the Estates team at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park, with native hedge planting, willow cuttings and habitat work helping to support biodiversity across the park.
Diego & Brunhilda are awake!
After a long and well-earned winter torpor, Diego and Brunhilda are awake and ready to welcome you just in time for February half term.
Native Natter, January 2026
Join us for the first edition of Native Natter, where Gemma Marriage, Head of Land and Native Conservation at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park, sets the scene for what’s to come!
We Celebrate Major Milestone as Ewa, the UK’s Oldest Polar Bear, Turns 20
Jimmy’s Farm has marked a special celebration today as Ewa, rescued polar bear, turned 20 making her the oldest polar bear in the UK.
Big Cats. Big Aventure.
We are pleased to announce the successful arrival of three big cats from Chessington Zoo, to a new reserve here at Jimmy's Farm.
Project aims to ‘freeze’ decline of iconic butterfly
New collaboration with Jimmy's Farm, Anglia Ruskin University & Nature's SAFE investigates if cryopreservation can help the British Swallowtail.
Hope Announcement
We are deeply saddened to announce the loss of Hope, our much-loved polar bear, who passed away following a vital dental procedure.
Our Bear Rescue Story Hits the Screen!
We’re beyond thrilled to share that our incredible bear rescue journey is now being told on national television!
A New Entrance with Purpose
We have recently installed a newly landscaped entrance to our park, which embodies our future role in UK conservation.
Brown Bears Wake Up in Time for Easter Fun
Beloved brown bears, Diego and Brunhilda, have emerged from their winter torpor. Refreshed, curious and ready to greet visitors once again!
Big Breakfast, Bigger Savings!
Starting from 31st March 2025, enjoy a delicious breakfast in The Barn Restaurant & Coffee House and save 20% off park entry!
Experience of the Year Winners
Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park, based in Ipswich Suffolk, Wins ‘Experience of the Year’ at Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards 2025
Celebrating Conservation at the Heart of Parliament
Our Suffolk Birds Conservation Project was shortlisted as one of 23 incredible native species initiatives across the UK.
East of England ‘Venue of the Year’ winner!
Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park has been awarded the title of East of England ‘Venue of the Year’ at the prestigious Wedding Industry Awards.
JFWP Christmas Guide
This Christmas, Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park is your one-stop shop for unique and thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list!
Brunhilda’s New Beginning
Brunhilda’s New Beginning: Orphaned Brown Bear arrives at her Forever Home at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park
Suffolk Libraries fundraising daisy chain unveiled
Suffolk’s biggest daisy chain is now on view at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park. The art installation consisting of a giant daisy chain has been created as part of Suffolk Libraries’ Make a Difference with a Daisy fundraising campaign.
A heart warming Polar Bear Reunion
We are delighted to welcome a female polar bear called Hope, to join rescued polar bear, Ewa, and her companions Flocke and Tala at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park.
Tourism & Leisure Business Survey
The Tourism & Leisure Business Survey is back for 2024, with half of businesses reporting a fall in profits.
2024 Wedding Packages
Jimmy's Farm Weddings. A fantastic package for our remaining 2024 dates.
Meet Flocke and Tala
We are delighted at the arrival of two amazing polar bears: Flocke and Tala.
DIEGO IS HOME
Jimmy Doherty has rescued a brown bear called Diego and welcomed him to his forever home at Jimmy's Farm in Suffolk.
Home Education Activites
Looking for different ways to educate your children in the great outdoors? Every month (excluding school holidays) we have days dedicated to Home Education!
Exhibiting Cars at JFWP
Nestled in the heart of Suffolk, our award-winning wildlife park, rare breeds farm, restaurant, and wedding venue presents a unique opportunity for exposure.
Beat the January Blues 2024
Join us for a stomp around the park this January 2024 and beat the January blues! We have a range of offers to benefit from throughout the month.
BRONZE level of the Suffolk Carbon Charter
We are delighted that the Carbon Charter Panel has approved us for the BRONZE level of the Suffolk Carbon Charter.
Polar Bears FAQ
We are proud to provide a safe home for Ewa the Polar Bear. Here are answers to some of the questions we get asked most regularly 🐻❄️
New Charity Launched
We are excited to announce the launch of our new charity, Space For The Wild. Space for the Wild will make a real difference, in Suffolk and beyond.
HELP US SAVE DIEGO – WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP 🐻
A beautiful brown bear will shortly be put to sleep if we do not raise enough funds to build him a world class enclosure here at Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park.
Polar Bear Ewa’s New Home
We are delighted to announce the arrival of our first polar bears here at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park. 🐻❄️
Golden Guernsey Kids
We are delighted to announce that our new Rare Breeds Area will open this July. For the first time, you’ll be able to access areas of JFWP that were previously not available for visitors to explore.
New Rare Breed Area for 2023
We are delighted to announce that our new Rare Breeds Area will open this July. For the first time, you’ll be able to access areas of JFWP that were previously not available for visitors to explore.
Just the Tweet! We Love our New Birdhouses
We are over the moon with our lovely new birdhouses which 'Tin Man Designs' very kindly designed and made for us.
New Species Join the Park
Welcome to our plated lizards, Barry and Alan!
Baa-rilliant News
Some baa-rilliant news! A Kerry Hill lamb has been born
Terms & Conditions for Trip to JFWP 2023
Terms & Conditions for Competition to Jimmy’s Farm [...]
21 Events for Turning 21
In 2023 we turn 21 and that can only mean one thing - we're here to party! We're hosting 21 events to celebrate our party year, Jimmys style.
2 for 1 on Standard Admission in January
Enjoy 2 for 1 on Standard Admission in January
Sad News Regarding our Donkey Lilly
The whole team here at JFWP, past and present, are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved donkey Lilly.
Countdown to Christmas
Enjoy discounts across a range of Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park products and events only with our app this Christmas.
Important Update
Important Update from Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park 22/11/2022
Wreath Making Workshops
Come and join our Estates Manager, Gemma, at a wreath-making sessions on Friday 2nd December, followed by afternoon tea.
Kids go Free in November
Entry is FREE for any child during the month of November - just download our app to get the offer.
Winter Opening Hours 2022
As the early and dark nights approach, it's time to change our opening hours.
Hangover Breakfast 2022
Join us for the FULL WORKS this New Year's Day. Enjoy a superb breakfast, cooked to perfection. Why not finish it all off with a stomp around the Wildlife Park!
Black Friday Sale 2022
Save up to 20% on many products with our Black Friday sale
Fireworks Night
It's a celebration! On Sunday 6th November join us to celebrate our 20th anniversary at a low-bang fireworks display.
A Jimmys Christmas Experience
Join us for a magical Christmas season with our new for 2022 Storytime with Santa events in December
Breakfast with Santa
Join us for a magical Christmas season with our Breakfast with Santa events in December
Wedding Open Weekend
11th & 12th March 2023. Our country wedding open day is the perfect chance to see our venue for yourself and meet the team.
Halloween 2022
Join us for a Spell-Tacular Half Term! We have lots of fun activities included in your ticket price or annual membership.
Adorable Capybara Pups born at the park
Take a peak at our new arrivals...
Adorable Capybara Pups born at the park
The secret is out… we have welcomed two adorable Capybara pups into our family! Take a peak at our new arrivals...
Book Signing Event – Jimmy Doherty
We’re delighted to be hosting two book signing events for Jimmy Doherty’s new book, Tales from Jimmy’s Farm!
Join us for a Jazz Breakfast
Start the weekend right by letting our chefs prepare a fresh ‘Farm to Fork’ breakfast fit for a farmer and be entertained by the soothing sound of Jazz from 09:30-11:00.
Christmas Party Nights 2024
Enjoy a festive feast with colleagues friends & family. We are hosting Christmas Party Nights in 2024 with a Great Gatsby Theme.
Christmas Party Nights 2022
Enjoy a festive feast with colleagues friends & family. We are hosting Christmas Carnival Nights this year which includes the following at £68.95 per person.
Welly Walk 2022
Sunday 25th September 2022. We are delighted to be hosting the Welly Walk, a 5km stomp around the Farm & Wildlife Park that will help raise money for The Children's Appeal to transform the Children's Department at Ipswich Hospital.
Welcome to the New Guinea Pig Village
The new houses have been lovingly provided to us by HayPigs! as they are sponsoring guinea pig village! We are blown away by the amount of time, effort and detail in each structure.
We have won three BIAZA Awards
We're delighted to announce that we have won not one, not two, but three BIAZA awards this year!
New pig enclosure in the woods!
We love the feedback we get from our visitors and recently we heard your comments about seeing more of our awesome pigs. So we are delighted to unveil a new wonderful pig enclosure in our woods!
Your Summer Sorted
You can have a fun packed adventure at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park all summer long! Visit our 100 amazing species and breeds, explore on our BRAND NEW adventure play area and eat some ‘fresh farm to fork’ food.
Camping With Dinosaurs
Join us on our 20th anniversary for a special, roarrsome event - Camping With Dinosaurs! Travel back in time with exclusive Raptor dinosaur meet and greets every morning at the campsite.
This is news you won’t get the hump about!
Learn more about the amazing news of a female camel calf born. Watch a video of her journey!
Suffolk Day 2022
Tuesday 21st June 2022 is Suffolk Day! This is the perfect day to celebrate all that Suffolk has to offer.
Father’s Day 2022
This Father's Day bring a loved one with you for free!
Double Delight as we Welcome Two Suffolk Punch Foals
Annabelle was up first and had her foal, a colt, on 9th May. He was shortly followed by Annie's filly on 14th May who is called Spearman Bellatrix.
The Butterflies are Back
The long anticipated wait is over, the butterflies have now returned with a new talk introduced for May Half Term
Jimmy’s Jubilee Half Term
Join us this May half term and celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Weekend with lots of exciting activities happening throughout the week!
We welcome a female reindeer calf
The calf is called Bramble and was born to Mum Mistletoe last week.
Students create new YouTube series with Jimmy Doherty
A group of students from Suffolk New College have teamed up Jimmy Doherty to help him create a mini-series for our YouTube channel.
The bluebells are out!
The bluebells are out in our ancient woodland but be quick, they're not here for long.
Earth Day 2022
Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌱 This year’s theme is to invest in our planet.
Hot Cross Bun Recipe
To celebrate Easter our chefs would like to share this yummy Hot Cross Bun recipe for you to try at home!
The Return of Our Sausages (and Bacon)
We're delighted to announce that the long anticipated wait is over!
Tobias Turns One
To celebrate his special first birthday the ranger team organised a birthday party complete with birthday cake and presents.
Jazz Breakfast
Our famous Jazz Breakfasts are back!
The Good Life Magazine is out now
The Good Life is Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park magazine. It is packed full of news and stories about Jimmy, the farm, the wildlife park and our amazing animals and it is FREE.
Summer Opening Time
We're now open seven days a week! From 2nd April the Wildlife Park will close at 5pm. Come and Share the Good Life!
Mother’s Day Sunday Lunch
Treat mum to a special Sunday Lunch this Mother's Day in The Barn Restaurant & Coffee House
Have an Egg-cellent Easter at Jimmy’s Farm
Have an Egg-cellent Easter at Jimmy's Farm with a range of seasonal, fun activities from 4th April - 24th April!
We’re an Award Winning Team
We're delighted to announce that we're an award winning attraction & wedding venue!
We rally round after Storm Eunice
Storm Eunice has created thousands of pounds worth of damage across the site.
February Half Term Activities
14th Feb - 27th Feb - Go Wild This Half Term! We have lots of fun activities included in your ticket price!
Tales from Jimmy’s Farm by Jimmy Doherty
Jimmy’s new book, Tales from Jimmy’s Farm, will be out in October 2022, pre-order your copy now. Find out more...
Wedding Open Day at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park
12th & 13th March 2022. Our country wedding open day is the perfect chance to see our venue for yourself and meet the team.
‘On Jimmy’s Farm’ podcast out now!
Join farmer & ecologist, Jimmy Doherty, on his new podcast, 'On Jimmy's Farm', as he talks to eco-experts and well-known faces about trying to live a greener life
Jimmy Doherty named next Chancellor of Writtle University College
Farmer and television presenter Jimmy Doherty has accepted an exciting new role as the Chancellor of Writtle University College in Essex.
The Wedding Industry Awards Winner
We have won the highly acclaimed award of Wedding Venue of the Year 2022, East of England!
Awards Finalist
We’re extremely proud to say that we have made it into the finals in TWO categories of the East of England Tourism Awards!
Meet Our New Arrivals: Dwarf Zebu
These friendly and inquisitive boys are a breed of domestic cattle.
Our Suffolk Punches are Loving their New Bridles
We commissioned the bridles, which are traditional for the breed.
Show me the Way to Armadillos
Introducing the newest members of our team... Polly and Preston!
Adventure Play Coming Soon
We are excited to announce that a huge new adventure play area will be opening at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park in Spring 2022.
Winter Hours
From 10th January - 13th February we are open Wednesday - Sunday only.
Your Favourite Day Out, For Less!
Beat those January blues - we have 50% off standard admission for the whole MONTH of January!
Hangover Breakfast
Join us for the FULL WORKS this New Year's Day. Enjoy a superb breakfast, cooked to perfection. Why not finish it all off with a stomp around the Wildlife Park!
World Monkey Day 2021
What better way to celebrate World Monkey Day than featuring our new group of seven rescue Barbary Macaques.
Christmas Activities
Celebrate the festive season with us! We have lots of fun activities included in your ticket price!
New rare breed pig litter success
We are delighted to report a successful breeding of rare breed Middle White pigs, Boris & Mabel, leading to a new litter of 8 piglets
Meet James, our newest Ranger
A big welcome to the newest ranger to our team at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park, James Page.
Christmas Shopping Evening
Start the festive season right and head down to the farm and enjoy a wonderful shopping evening in the countryside.
Christmas Party Nights
All party nights take place in our warm & inviting 18th century barn set in the Suffolk countryside. The perfect setting to enjoy the first turkey dinner of the season and a cheeky mince pie!
Breakfast with Santa & Christmas Grotto
Join us for a magical Christmas season. Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Grotto
New species alert – lemurs!
Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park has welcomed a new species to their family... Lemurs! Plus news of our new Madagascan exhibit opening in 2022.
Halloween fun this week
It’s been a busy week at Jimmy’s Farm HQ! From 23rd October to 31st October, we’ve been welcoming new faces and regulars to our spooky season.
Partnership with Suffolk New College
We have an ongoing partnership where we offer work experience opportunities to students and support for their land based industries.
Tip Tap the Lowland Tapir Turns 12
Our female lowland tapir Tip Tap turned 12 today and her ranger team organised a birthday party for her with cake!
We Welcome a Hive of Bees
We Welcome a Hive of Bees from The Bee Centre
Jimmy and Jamie have won the Advocate of the Year award
Jimmy and Jamie have won the Advocate of the Year award at The King's Foundation Inaugural Awards Ceremony, held at St James’s Palace London.
The Prince’s Foundation launches food education programme to champion sustainability and help tackle food waste.
The Prince’s Foundation launches food education programme, developed in partnership with Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Doherty, to champion sustainability and help tackle food waste.
Jimmy’s Farm wins Tripadvisor Awards
We are thrilled to have won 2 awards from Tripadvisor, the Travellers' Choice Award 2021 and the Bravo Award 2021.
We have some exciting news to share about our Suffolk Punch Horses
Fantastic news... Annie & Annabelle, our Suffolk Punch horses, are in foal!
Our small furries tuck into half a ton of free food from Supreme Petfoods
Generosity reigns in the heart of Suffolk as Supreme Petfoods, a manufacturer of high-quality healthy food for small pets, is providing free food for our smaller creatures.
Wedding Open Day at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park
19th September 2021. Our country wedding open day is the perfect chance to see it for yourself, meet our team and some excellent wedding suppliers.
Welly Walk at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park
26th September 2021. We are delighted to be hosting the Welly Walk, a 5km stomp around the Farm & Wildlife Park that will help raise money for The Children's Appeal to transform the Children's Department at Ipswich Hospital.
The Big Beef Night
4th & 5th March 2022. The Big Beef Night is an extraordinary Butchery night presented by Jimmy Doherty. 'Probably the most informative and entertaining night’s out you’ll ever experience.'
New Talks & Activities Launching this Summer
With the summer holidays here, parents may be looking for fun activities to do with their children that will keep them entertained.
We become first Rare Breeds Approved Associate
The RBST has awarded the new accreditation to Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park in recognition of the farm’s excellence in education and conservation related to native livestock and equine breeds.
Kate Humble: ‘We’ve confused convenience with simplicity’
Writer and broadcaster Kate Humble talks exclusively about her wanderlust, life on a farm and how she’s discovered that it’s the simple things in life that give us the greatest joy.
Celebrating Suffolk Day at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park
Monday 21st June, is Suffolk Day! Check out this video from Jimmy talking about why he loves Suffolk.
Meet our newest Rangers, Holly and Alex
We are delighted to welcome and introduce two new rangers to our team at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park, Holly Lapere and Alex Hutchings.
Our famous Farm Shop relaunches
Jimmy has officially re-opened our famous Farm Shop. It offers the best of Suffolk with a range of groceries, beers, wines, gifts & souvenirs
Glamping at Jimmy’s Farm starts this weekend
Glamping in Suffolk gets underway this bank holiday weekend at Jimmy’s Farm
New invertebrate enclosure in the Tropical House
The Tropical House has reopened and with an amazing new invertebrate enclosure created by our ranger Tamzin.
Exciting expansion of Wildlife Park
Stevie reveals some exciting news about our biggest expansion to date... added 6.5 acres and two new threatened exotic species.
Baby Tobias the Tapir born at Jimmy’s Farm
Tapir are pregnant for 13 months so the baby was a long time coming but on Sunday 11th April Tobias arrived, a healthy baby boy.
Pizza in the woods
Pizza your thing? It’s definitely ours! We have just started serving homemade pizzas in our woodland pub, Hair of the Hog!
About your visit
We are OPEN. Find all the information regarding your visit including park entry, tickets, food & drink
A Year at Jimmy’s Farm, C4 at 7pm 30th December 2020
A Year at Jimmy's Farm, C4 at 7pm 30th December 2020
Autumn at Jimmy’s Farm
Autumn at Jimmy's Farm is on Channel 4, 8pm on 14th October 2020. Find out all the latest news and happenings down on the farm!
Jimmy’s Big Bee Rescue
Can Jimmy Save the Bees, new programme on Channel 4, 6.30pm 5th September 2020
How to Build a Bee Hotel
Help Jimmy Save the Bees, by building your own Bee Hotel. As featured on Channel 4's Jimmy's Big Bee Rescue
Help us build a new enclosure for Steve and his Meerkat mob
We would like to build a new, bigger enclosure for the meerkats to improve their environment and to enhance the visitor experience so you have a better chance of spotting our television star, Steve McQueen!
Wedding Venue Viewings available
We are open again for Wedding Venue Viewings. We would love to show you around our wonderful venue and discuss your plans for your big day.
The Great Escape Continues…
Steve McQueen, the meerkat, continues his Great Escape adventures on this Thursday’s episode of ‘Spring at Jimmy’s Farm’.
Supporting the Animals at Jimmy’s Farm
We have had a number of lovely people ask how they can help support our animals and conservation work during this challenging time created by Coronavirus...
We are on C4 at 8.05pm. 30th April
We are delighted to share that 'Spring at Jimmy's Farm' is on Channel 4, 8.05pm 30th April 2020
Activity Book
We have made our educational booklet available to you to download at home. Packed with educational activities based around farming and wildlife.
Jimmy’s Farm, Zoo & Wildlife Park News
Big Bear Rescue 2 Confirmed!
Channel 4 has acquired a second series from Glasgow based Red Sky Productions following Jimmy Doherty and his team rescuing animals urgently in need of a new home.
Native Natter: June
What a scorcher June turned out to be! Join Gemma as she looks back on a month packed with sunshine, memorable moments and everything she's been up to.
On the Hunt for one of Britain’s Rarest Butterfly’s: The British Swallowtail
Recently, the marketing team made the journey to the Norfolk Broads to experience the British Swallowtail in its home first-hand.
Critically Endangered Pancake Tortoise Hatches at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park!
Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park is celebrating a significant conservation success after the hatching of a critically endangered Pancake Tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri).
