Put your bravest faces on and tick something amazing off of your bucket lists, this tiger encounter for two at Dartmoor Zoo in Devon, will have you face to face with a majestic Siberian Amur tiger.
You’ll receive refreshments before your short tour of the park commences and you will be guided around by a friendly member of the park team. You’ll head behind the scenes of one of the impressive tiger enclosures. Your guide will answer any questions you may have and make sure that you are comfortable at all times. You will be welcome to take photographs but remember - the tiger is one of the most feared predators on the planet, so you must follow your guide's instructions at all times. Finally take the time to relax for a tasty lunch in the Jaguar Restaurant together.
This will be an experience of a lifetime and one that you can share forever.
What's Included?
- Refreshments on arrival
- Introduction to a zoological keeper
- Entry to the park to enjoy at your own leisure
- Lunch in the Jaguar Restaurant
- Behind the scenes encounter with a Siberian Amur Tiger
- Souvenir certificate
- Personalised voucher and message card
We’re working with our experience partners to ensure we’re adhering to government advice as it updates. Please check with the supplier at time of booking for their individual recommendations.
What happens on the day?
Your experience starts in the Jaguar Restaurant where you will enjoy complimentary refreshments before being met by one of the keeper team.
You’ll hear all about the exciting activities you will be undertaking during your visit and receive health and safety briefing. You will then be given a tour of the zoological park highlights, before being taken up to one of the tiger enclosures to go behind the scenes and come face to face with a Siberian Amur tiger. You'll be able to ask the keepers about the big cats and photographs can be taken.
Enjoy lunch back at the Jaguar Restaurant and at the end of your visit you'll be given a certificate to remember your amazing experience.
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 8 (under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult, at no extra cost, please note lunch will not be included for the accompanying adult) Proof of age may be required
- The experience is not recommended for anyone who is pregnant, has a high blood pressure, or is of a nervous disposition
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
Your voucher is valid for six months from the date of issue, kindly note that you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.
The experience is usually run every other day at 11.00 starting with the Tiger Encounter followed by lunch. Times may vary so be sure to confirm well before your visit.
We recommend you book at least three months in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow 2 hours for the whole experience. The time spent with the tigers will be approximately 30 minutes.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
How it works
All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.
Packaging and Delivery
Please see the following page for information on our packaging and delivery.
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