Animal Encounters will give you the chance to learn more about our Keepers work and help to feed and care for the animals at the Park.
Our Animal Encounters last around 30 minutes (although this varies depending on the animals) and are suitable for both adults and children (children must be at least six years old and are required to be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times).
Animal Encounters are only for one person, per animal, per day.
Please see information about the Encounters for prices for one person (an adult is required to accompany anyone under the age of 17; a limited number of additional family or friends are welcome to watch and take photos, subject to the Park’s normal admission prices). Free admission to the Park for one person is included within the price.
All Animal Encounters must be booked and paid for at least one week in advance.
Terms & Conditions
When you have received your voucher please call 01993 823006 to book your chosen date by quoting your voucher reference number.
Meet the Giant Tortoises
Come and meet our Aldabra Giant Tortoises. Get up close to these wonderfully calm animals, the second largest species of tortoise after the Galapagos Tortoise. Meet their keeper and learn about the work we do with this species.
Availability: 12.30 pm every day
Meet the Lemurs
Meet the Lemur Keeper and learn about our important work with these Madagascan primates, have a guided tour around our popular Madagascar exhibit, and walk amongst the Lemurs and other Madagascan species present in this area before helping the Keeper to feed the Lemurs.
Availability: 11.00 am every day
Penguin Feed
Our group of Humboldt Penguins are fed each morning and afternoon, during which their Keeper gives a talk. You can get involved with this popular species by helping out. You will have the opportunity to meet the Penguin keeper before the feeding session, help feed the Penguins and be part of the talk given to members of the public.
Availability: 11:00 am Tuesday to Friday during school holidays and 15:00 pm every day
Meet the Giraffes
Get eye to eye with the world’s tallest mammals; meet our magnificent group of Giraffes and their keeper and learn about their care. You will be able to ask any questions you might have about these amazing animals and help to feed them.
Availability: 12.00 pm every day
Meet the Donkeys and Friends
Visit our Children’s Farmyard with one of our knowledgeable keepers. Meet some of the donkeys and other friendly animals. You will be able to learn about caring for the farmyard animals and help to feed some of them.
Availability: 14.00 pm every day
Feed the Tapirs
An opportunity to find out more about two of our popular South American species. Meet our friendly Brazilian Tapirs and feed our Capybaras. Help their keeper at feeding time and find out about caring for these unusual animals.