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.