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Animal Encounters
Animal Encounters
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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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Hike with Huskies and Entry to Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation for Two
- Take a hike across the North Downs with a group of beautiful huskies
- Meet the vast collection of rescued animals at the Wildlife Foundation
- Available every weekend, and selected weekdays during school holidays
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
Eco-Friendly 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
1 Hour Seal Cave Experience for Two Adults
- 1 hour boat trip off the coast of North Cornwall
- Visit the seal caves for a glimpse of the native grey seals
- Available throughout the year
Pygmy Goat Experience for Two
- Meet Middle England Farm’s cheekiest residents
- Learn about them, feed them and take them for a stroll
- Available Monday to Friday, selected dates throughout the year
Big Cat Encounter - Weekends
5 out of 5 stars
- Guided tour, feeding session and refreshments
- Available throughout the year
- Smarden in Kent
Big Cats Photography Experience
5 out of 5 stars
- Welcome tea or coffee and introductory briefing
- Visit and photograph a number of big cats and other animals
- Choice of two locations
Alpaca Walking Experience for Two at Middle England Farm
- Enjoy an alpaca trek with beautiful views
- Enjoy the serenity of Middle England Farm, meeting other animal residents
- Available Monday to Friday
Dolphin Watching for Two
5 out of 5 stars
- Get out on the open waves for a spot of Dolphin Watching for Two
- Takes place in one of only two areas of the UK hosting a semi-resident population of bottlenose dolphins
- Also includes the chance to see harbour porpoise, Atlantic grey seals, sunfish and more
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
1 Hour Seal Cave Experience for Two Adults and Two Children
- 1 hour boat trip off the coast of North Cornwall
- Visit the seal caves for a glimpse of the native grey seals
- Available throughout the year
Thoroughbred Racehorse Training - Behind the Scenes Private VIP Experience
- Go behind the scenes at one of Newmarket’s finest stables, the Saint Wendred’s racing yard
- Meet a star of the horse training word, Ilka Gansera-Lévêque, as she goes about her daily routine
- Learn how horses are trained from two-year-old thoroughbreds into racing winners
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
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
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, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
2 Hour Sealife Safari Boat Trip for Two Adults and Two Children
- 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
Miniature Farm Animal Experience with Sweet Treats and Tea for Two at Huckleberry Woods
- Meet and play with some loveable miniature animals
- Enjoy the serenity of the Huckleberry Woods
- Available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
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
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
Big Cat Encounter - Weekdays
5 out of 5 stars
- Guided tour, feeding session and refreshments
- Available throughout the year
- Smarden in Kent
Introduction to Dog Grooming 15 Part Online Course
- Learn everything from basics to detailed grooming practices
- Be taught by industry professionals, in the comfort of your own home
- Online course with certificate of completion valid for life
Rural Beekeeping and Honey Craft Beer Tasting
- Discover the secrets of rural beekeeping in the stunning South Downs
- Enjoy a unique honey beer and food matching session
- Available some Saturdays between mid-May and mid-September
Introduction to Eagle Handling
- Meet and handle four different species of eagle in the picturesque Kent countryside
- Entry for one to explore Eagle Heights Birds of Prey Centre and Wildlife Park included
- Complimentary tea and cake at the end of the experience
Junior Snorkel with Baby Sharks at Skegness Aquarium
5 out of 5 stars
- 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 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Penguin Feeding Experience for One at Drusillas Park
- Behind the scenes tour
- 30-40 minutes inside the Penguin enclosure
- Available all year round
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
Extended Falconry
- Spend a few hours up close with an amazing bird of prey
- Feed and fly a powerful eagle and imagine being a falconer for a day
- Take part in an art that’s been practiced for centuries with help from an expert guide
Meet the Meerkats for Two
5 out of 5 stars
- Meet and feed the meerkats
- Experience Certificate
- Available throughout the year in Hertfordshire
Llama Trekking Experience Day For Two
- 2 hour Trek
- Available throughout the year
- Enjoy the Northamptonshire countryside
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
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