Giraffe Encounter at Chester Zoo

Giraffe Encounter at Chester Zoo
Giraffe Encounter at Chester Zoo
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CHZGC
30 mins
Chester, Cheshire

£78
  • About

    On arrival you will be met by a keeper and receive a welcome drink at the experience hub (the zoo's welcome reception area). Then after an introductory briefing it's your opportunity to meet and feed Rothschild giraffes at head height from a high viewing platform. You will also get chance to ask one of the specialised experience presenter keepers any questions you might have. After your meet and greet, you can enjoy free admission to the zoo and see all the other animals. You will also receive a small gift and experience certificate to take home as a reminder of your fascinating experience.

    • Welcome drink on arrival at the experience hub
    • The chance to meet and feed giraffes at head height
    • The opportunity to ask the encounter keepers any questions you may have
    • Small gift and experience certificate
  • Key Info

    Availability

    Available daily (excluding Wednesdays). The zoo is closed only on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. We recommend allowing at least two weeks notice for this popular experience.

    Participant Guidelines

    Ages 5 to 15 and must be accompanied by a spectating adult aged 18 or over. Please call us in advance to confirm suitability if the intended recipient has a physical or mental disability. Regrettably this experience is not suitable for pregnant women.

    Weather

    This experience may be cancelled in cases of severe weather, you will be contacted and given as much notice as possible but please be aware of the possibliity of cancellations on the day.

    Duration

    Your encounter will last approximately 30 minutes. As the experience includes free admission, you're welcome to spend the rest of the day at the zoo.

    Numbers On Day

    There will be a maximum of two others sharing your experience.

    Spectators

    Spectators and additional guests are welcome and can pay the entry fee on the way in on the day. Those under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult.

    Dress Code

    Wear comfortable clothes, you will be provided with wellington boots and overalls to wear over the top.

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