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Animal Encounters
Animal Encounters
Introduction
Go wild and make some new furry friends with our selection of animal encounters.
Whether you fancy cuddling up with a meerkat, or coming face-to-face with a big cat, you’ll find the wildlife experience of your dreams here.
Taking place at wildlife parks and locations all around the uk, these animal experience days offer a great choice of unforgettable wildlife encounters. You can feed penguins, try falconry or eagle handling, head out on a cowboy ride or llama trek and even tickle a tapir.
For any nature lovers in your life, animal experience gifts are perfect for a special occasion.
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Meet and Feed the Meerkats at Millets Falconry Centre
5 out of 5 stars
- Get to know these friendly and inquisitive animals
- Enjoy all-day access to the Falconry Centre
- Available Tuesday to Sunday
Meet and Feed the Meerkats for Two at Millets Falconry Centre
5 out of 5 stars
- Get to know these friendly and inquisitive animals
- Enjoy all-day access to the Falconry Centre for two
- Available Tuesday to Sunday
Falconry Taster for Two
- Get up close and personal with these majestic animals with a Falconry Taster for Two
- Learn about these spectacular predators and of the bond between man and bird
- Have the chance to handle the birds and watch them take to the skies for a flying display - March to October
Tiger Encounter for Two at Dartmoor Zoo
- Lunch and refreshments
- Entry to the park and a souvenir certificate
- Available all year round
Piggy Pet and Play for Two at Kew Little Pigs
5 out of 5 stars
- Play with and groom some loveable miniature pigs
- 15 minute introduction and plenty of photo opportunities
- Available Tuesday to Sunday throughout the year
Junior Snorkel with Baby Sharks at Skegness Aquarium
- Learn how to snorkel, meet baby sharks and more in this exclusive experience for one child (6 to 11)
- Entry to Skegness Aquarium for the participating child and one adult
- Available five days a week, including weekends
2 Hour Sealife Safari Boat Trip for Two Adults
- 2 hour boat trip off the coast of North Cornwall
- View the beautiful mammal and bird life that inhabit the coastline
- Available throughout the year
Visit to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - Two Adults
- Entry for two adults
- Explore the Zoo and enjoy the free animal demonstrations
- Valid from 2 September 2019 to 3 April 2020
The Pig Enthusiast Experience at Kew Little Pigs
- Meet and play with some loveable micro pigs
- Join in on daily farm tasks
- Available Tuesday to Sunday throughout the year
New Hawk Walk for Two at Millets Falconry Centre
- Enjoy a 40 minute walk on the wild side together
- Experience a Harris Hawk swooping down from the treetops onto your gloved fist
- Available Tuesday to Sunday
Dive with Sharks at Skegness Aquarium
- Discover the wonders of Skegness Aquarium’s sea life with an adrenalin-fuelled diving experience
- Get up close to sharks, bat rays and unicorn fish
- Available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Alpaca Trekking and Entry to Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation for Two
- Enjoy an alpaca trek with beautiful views
- Explore the Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation
- Available on selected weekdays and weekends
Become a Big Cat Keeper at Dartmoor Zoo for Two
- Lunch and refreshments
- Souvenir certificate
- Available seven days a week
Big Cat Encounter - Weekdays
5 out of 5 stars
- Guided tour, feeding session and refreshments
- Available throughout the year
- Ashford in Kent
Visit to Eagle Heights the UK's Largest Bird of Prey Centre with Afternoon Tea for Two
- Entry to the Wildlife Foundation and a bird of prey flying display
- Afternoon tea for two
- Available seven days a week
Feed the Meerkats at Dartmoor Zoo
5 out of 5 stars
- Get up close to Dartmouth Zoo’s resident meerkats
- Gain fascinating insight into the lives of these characterful critters
- Available on selected dates throughout the year
Visit to ZSL London Zoo and Afternoon Tea with Prosecco for Two at Gordon Ramsay's York & Albany
- Explore over 650 species and cutting-edge exhibits at ZSL London Zoo
- Dine on afternoon tea with a glass of fizz at Gordon Ramsay’s chic York & Albany
- Available seven days a week
Urban Beekeeping and Honey Craft Beer Tasting for Two
5 out of 5 stars
- Experience a hands-on approach to urban beekeeping in the heart of London
- Enjoy a unique honey beer and food matching session
- Available on selected dates throughout the year
PINK PICKS Visit to ZSL London Zoo - Two Adults
- Entry for two adults
- Explore the Zoo and enjoy the free animal demonstrations
- Valid from 2 September 2019 to 3 April 2020
Be a Zoo Keeper for the Day at Flamingo Land Zoo
5 out of 5 stars
- Entrance to Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo
- Full day experience
- Seven days a week
Animal Encounter at Drusillas Park
- Behind the scenes tour
- Choose from a number of animals
- Available all year round
Meet the Kinkajous at Hemsley Conservation Centre
- Meet the Hemsley Conservation Centre’s cutest animal
- Discover more about these amazing animals, and feed them alongside their keeper
- Available seven days a week throughout the year
Meet the Lemurs at Hemsley Conservation Centre
- Meet some of the Hemsley Conservation Centre’s endangered lemurs
- Discover more about these amazing animals, and feed them alongside their keeper
- Available seven days a week throughout the year
Cowboy Riding Trail
- 2 hour trail and barbeque
- Selected dates throughout the year
- New Forest
Up-Close Lemur Encounter for Two at Woburn Safari Park
- Get up close to the lemurs at Woburn Safari Park
- Learn little-known facts from your expert ranger
- Available seven days a week
Animal Keeper at Hemsley Conservation Centre
- Shadow a keeper and see what goes into caring for these amazing critters
- Get up close and personal with a whole range of animals from reptiles to meerkats
- Available Monday to Saturday throughout the year
Keeper for the Day with Lunch for Two at Dartmoor Zoo
- Become keepers for the day at Dartmoor Zoo
- Meet a range of fascinating species, and enjoy lunch at the Jaguar Restaurant
- Available seven days a week
Meet the Meerkats at Hemsley Conservation Centre
- Meet some of the Hemsley Conservation Centre’s most popular residents
- Discover more about these amazing animals, and feed them alongside their keeper
- Available seven days a week throughout the year
Meet the Porcupines at Hemsley Conservation Centre
- Meet some of the Hemsley Conservation Centre’s spikiest species
- Discover more about these amazing animals, and feed them alongside their keeper
- Available seven days a week throughout the year
Up-Close Rhino Encounter for Two at Woburn Safari Park
- Get up close to some of the world’s largest land animals
- Go off-road in a 4x4 with your ranger in this incredible experience
- Available seven days a week
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