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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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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
Meet the Huskies and Entry to Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation for Two
- Get up close to some of the world’s most majestic working dogs
- Learn about the breed, their individual stories and more
- Available every weekend, and selected weekdays in 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
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
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
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
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 five days a week, including weekends
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
One Hour Private Owl Encounter for Two at Millets Falconry
5 out of 5 stars
- Handle and fly at least three different species of owl
- Enjoy a guided tour of the aviaries and all-day entry to Millets Falconry
- Available Tuesday to Sunday
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 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
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
Cowboy Riding Trail
- 2 hour trail and barbeque
- Selected dates throughout the year
- New Forest
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
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
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
Introductory Falconry
5 out of 5 stars
- Don a leather glove and handle a fantastic feathered hunter
- Discover the amazing hunting bond that can form between man and a bird of prey
- Learn all about the ancient art of falconry from an expert tutor
Visit to ZSL London Zoo and Dining at Rainforest Cafe for Two Adults and One Child
- Discover over 650 fascinating species and exhibitions at the iconic ZSL London Zoo
- Enjoy a two-course meal with a soft drink each
- Available Sunday to Friday
Visit to ZSL London Zoo and Dining at Rainforest Cafe for Two Adults and Two Children
- Explore the incredible ZSL London Zoo with full-day entry
- Enjoy a two-course meal with a soft drink each
- Available Sunday to Friday
New Pygmy Goat Play 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
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
Weekday 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 and Thursdays
Meet and Feed the Animals on a VIP Safari Trail Day with Lunch for Two at Woburn Safari Park
- Get up close to big cats, giraffes, elephants, rhinos and more
- Enjoy lunch, feed the animals, and drive off-road around the reserves
- Available seven days a week
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
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 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
Feed the Lemurs for Two
- Meet and feed the lemurs
- Certificate and souvenir goody bag
- Available throughout the year in Hertfordshire
Up-Close Rhino Encounter 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
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
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