# Where to watch Zarafa (2012) in the UK

> Zarafa (2012) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and BFI Player or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2012  
**Runtime:** 78 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.8/10  
**Genres:** Family, Animation  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T01:24:28.858Z)  

## Synopsis

Inspired by the true story of the first giraffe to visit France, Zarafa is a sumptuously animated and stirring adventure, and a throwback to a bygone era of hand-drawn animation and epic storytelling set among sweeping CinemaScope vistas of parched desert, wind-swept mountains and open skies.  Under the cover of darkness a small boy, Maki, loosens the shackles that bind him and escapes into the desert night. Pursued by slavers across the moon-lit savannah, Maki meets Zarafa, a baby giraffe – and an orphan, just like him – as well as the nomad Hassan, Prince of the Desert. Hassan takes them to Alexandria for an audience with the Pasha of Egypt, who orders him to deliver the exotic animal as a gift to King Charles of France.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Zarafa)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Zarafa&i=instant-video)
- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/94196-zarafa/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Zarafa)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Zarafa&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Zarafa in the UK?**

Zarafa (2012) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and BFI Player and buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Zarafa?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and BFI Player so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Zarafa?**

Yes. Zarafa can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Zarafa on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Zarafa is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/94196/zarafa-2012
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/r2QvKG2gjG2Jv53rMTQcrCoKBj4.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/94196/zarafa-2012.json

---

Generated by [ScreenSearch](https://www.screensearch.co.uk/) — a free UK-focused tool that answers "where can I watch this in the UK?" for any film or TV show. No accounts, no signup.