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Animal Experience Gifts

Take a walk on the wild side with a thrilling animal experience day.

Fulfil an aspiring zoologist’s dream and get up close and personal with an array of exotic creatures of all shapes and sizes – from meerkats and tapirs, to stepping into the boots of a zookeeper for a day. Daredevils get the chance to swim alongside sharks!Need something to blow last year’s present out of the water? Animal experience gifts are the perfect way to mark any special milestone. From birthdays to bucket list wishes, there’s something to celebrate every occasion in style.

Find the Perfect Gift for Wildlife Lovers

Give a gift like no other with an unforgettable animal experience gift. Choose from a wide variety of animal experiences and find the perfect gift for animal lovers right across the UK.Take a step out of the comfort zone and meet the big cats. Kings of the jungles and the zoo, lions are a fan favourite. Their breathtaking posture, purposeful movements and thunderous roar draw crowds from all over. How does feeding a hungry one sound? Leave inhibitions behind and serve the lions by hand, with trained professionals offering guidance and educational advice throughout. Tigers, cheetahs, lynx and other felines in the big cat family are available to feed too.

Experience Sea-life Like Never Before

For those interested in the sea, there’s a plethora of one-of-a-kind dolphin, whale and shark experiences to get the blood pumping! Head down to Falmouth in Cornwall for an expedition in search of dolphins, whales, seals and much more. Join a 12-person boat with a spotting tower and keep a keen eye for unusual shapes skimming the surface of the water!Looking to get more involved? Don a diving suit, jump into the water and hang out with basking sharks in Scotland. Enjoy a captivating session in the company of these gentle giants – the second largest shark species in the world.

Animal Experiences for Kids

An animal experience is a perfect way to spend a family day out! Kids will adore feeding and petting a variety of cute and unique animals including meerkats, alpacas, lemurs and penguins. For a truly magical experience, they can even become zookeepers for a day and interact with a whole host of incredible animals, learning all there is to know about the care and well-being of over 100 animals at the zoo.

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Sarah · 01-07-2025

Great day out

Great value, Safari was a lovely experience and the afternoon tea was soooo delicious. The staff at Port Lympne were all really friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this experience. Very easy to book
A Visit to Port Lympne Reserve, Truck Safari and Afternoon Tea for Two
Briony · 02-06-2024

Great family fun

We had a great time, loved all the sea life and the extra activities to do when there. Would highly recommend
SEA LIFE Entry Tickets for Two
Wcg · 22-06-2025

Very well organised

From the beginning this experience was very well organised with 3 videos to watch before you attend, an excellent safety briefing on the day with very simple and clear instructions. Your SCUBA diving gear is ready when you arrive and you’re given plenty of time to get ready before and changed / showered afterwards. There are 2 instructors for 4 participants and they are constantly checking you’re ok. We spent 45 minutes in the tank with fish swimming very close by, we even picked up the sand to drop onto them as they love that. There were sharks and stingray swimming close by too. The spectators had a great view too with large glass viewing areas. Altogether a great experience.
Diving with Sharks Experience at Skegness Aquarium for One
Deb · 09-07-2025

Fabulous meercats experience at Knockhatch

Had a wonderful day feeding the meercats at Knockhatch adventure park. Ben the guide was helpful and knowledgeable. Very easy to book with park. Will definitely return.
2 for 1 Meerkat Encounter
Tingle · 04-06-2024

Owl experience

Amazing day, flew three owls. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Would definitely go again. Lots to see
Owl Encounter at Millets Farm Falconry Centre for Two People, Oxfordshire
Swansea jack · 09-06-2024

Brilliant day out

Brilliant experience, start off with a snake, then to the owls who happened to be a celebrity (owl from the last harry potter movie), then into hand feeding arctic and red foxes and then finished with serval cats
2 for 1 Carnivore Combo Experience at Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World for Two
Nat · 10-07-2025

Worth every penny

Amazing day. Feeding the gorillas was so thrilling. A dream come true. The safari was great too. Lovely staff, so enthusiastic and obviously in love with their creatures. One of the best days ??
Port Lympne Reserve Gorilla Encounter and Truck Safari for Two