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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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Maia · 11-06-2025

Beautiful views and experience

I went for a one-hour ride with my mum for my birthday. It was an absolutely beautiful setting and we got to brush the horses and take off their saddles etc. It was perfect for beginners and we both really enjoyed it.
Family Days Out
Steph · 15-10-2024

Loved it

Had an amazing time with the Meerkats, they were a joy to hang out with.
2 for 1 Meerkat Encounter
Sara · 07-06-2024

Best present ever!!!

Words can’t express how amazing this experience is. The dive instructor was so brilliant and knowledgeable. You feel safe and informed all the time. Having a shark swim inches from your face is an experience I’ll never forget! ????????
Diving with Sharks Experience at Skegness Aquarium, Midweek Offer
Lucy · 03-06-2024

Mum and dads day out

Great sea life centre. Not visited before, but the best one we have been too by far.
Two Entry Tickets to SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Katy · 24-06-2024

Great Birthday gift of £100 Red Letter Day

I chose a visit to London Zoo for the first time and a meal for two at Gordon Ramsay’s Restaurant in Mayfair which was excellent value.
Entry for Two Adults to London Zoo
Darcy · 10-06-2025

Super

Took our grandson aged 4we all loved it the train was spotlessly clean very friendly the guard even invited our grandson into the cab which he loved would definitely recommend excellent value
Fun Family Experience Days Out
Susan · 04-10-2024

Great gift

Fabulous safari in a comfortable truck with lots of animals to see Super afternoon tea with tasty savoury and sweet treats
A Visit to Port Lympne Reserve, Truck Safari and Afternoon Tea for Two
Catherine · 23-06-2024

Great value for money and thoroughly enjoyable

We chose to take our experience at Herrings Green Farm and were given the option to add additional people at the time of booking. So we made a family day of it and had an amazing time. Its a small place but they clearly love all their birds and have a great many of them. We were able to fly an owl and a hawk, hold two other owls, a kestrel and an African Fish Eagle. We also got to watch a show where several birds were flown and talked about. The three hours were jam packed and even though there were a lot of people in the experience, there was so much interesting information and the ability to see all the birds up close when it wasn't our turn to hold or fly the birds. Would recommend anyone to choose this place for their experience.
A Bird of Prey Falconry Experience for Two