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This includes wild, captured and tame animals as well as those that live on the ground, in the air and under the sea.
We have excluded from this page any experiences that involve animals you own or are traditionally considered sporting activities that involve animals, such as fishing, horse riding and polo.
Product | Distance | Experience | Who For | Supplier | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit to Whipsnade Zoo - 2 Adults - Winter 2011/12 | Lemurs Paintballing Penguins | 4 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £34.00 | |
| Cornwall Sea Safari for Two | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £79.00 | ||
| Introduction to Sheep Dog Handling for Two | 2 Person | Activity Superstore | £99.00 | ||
| Shadow a Zookeeper for a Day | 1 Person Kids | Virgin Experience Days | £199.00 | ||
| Tickle a Tarantula for One at Drusillas Park | Insects | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £75.00 | |
| One Man & His Dog | 1 Person | Activity Superstore | £109.00 | ||
| Shark Diving | Scuba Diving Sharks | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £239.00 | |
| Feather Fancy Hen Masterclass at Jimmy's Farm | Gardening | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £90.00 | |
| Feed The White Lions for Two - Weekends | Lions | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £349.00 | |
2 for 1 Animal Encounter Choice Experience  | Penguins Reptiles | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £99.00 | |
| Exclusive Primate Tour at Woburn Safari Park for Four | 4 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £250.00 | ||
| Animal Keeper for a Day at Woburn Safari Park | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £200.00 | ||
| Bird Photography Experience Day | Photography | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £129.00 | |
| Woolly Jumpers Sheep Masterclass at Jimmy's Farm | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £90.00 | ||
| Junior Zoo Keeping at Chester Zoo | 1 Person Kids | Red Letter Days | £150.00 | ||
| Dolphin and Whale Watching for 2 | Dolphins Whales | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £69.00 | |
| Feeding Big Cats for Two in Hertfordshire | Lions Tigers | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £299.00 | |
| Meet the Meerkats | Meerkats | 1 Person | Activity Superstore | £99.00 | |
| Shadow a Big Cat Keeper for Two - Weekends | Lions Tigers | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £550.00 | |
| Owl Handling | 1 Person | Activity Superstore | £89.00 | ||
| Feed the Lemurs for One | Lemurs | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £99.00 | |
| Family Entrance to Park Hall the Countryside Experience | Family | Activity Superstore | £34.00 | ||
| Sea Life Centre admission (Child) | Penguins Sharks | 1 Person Kids | Activity Superstore | £9.00 | |
| ZSL London Zookeeping for a Day | Meerkats Penguins | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £299.00 | |
| Predators Tour for Four - Weekdays | Reptiles Tour | 4 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £249.00 | |
| Half Day Eagle Encounter | Falconry | 1 Person | Activity Superstore | £159.00 | |
| Feeding the Lemurs in Hertfordshire | Lemurs | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £99.00 | |
| Shadow a Big Cat Keeper for One - Weekends | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £350.00 | ||
| Reptile & Creepy Crawly Encounter | Reptiles | 1 Person | Activity Superstore | £99.00 | |
| An Introduction to Zookeeping at ZSL London Zoo | Meerkats Penguins | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £199.00 | |
| Face Your Phobia | Insects Reptiles Treatment | 1 Person | Activity Superstore | £99.00 | |
| Penguin Feeding Experience for One at Drusillas Park | Penguins | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £75.00 | |
| Family Falconry Encounter | Falconry | Family | Red Letter Days | £149.00 | |
| Tickle a Tapir for One | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £99.00 | ||
| Sleddog Experience | 1 Person | Activity Superstore | £84.00 | ||
| Afternoon Tea with the Tigers for Two | Afternoon Tea Tigers | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £115.00 | |
| Falconry Day | Falconry | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £149.00 | |
| Close Up Photography Experience Day | Photography Reptiles | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £180.00 | |
| Visit to Whipsnade Zoo - 2 Adults 2 Children - Winter 2011/12 | Lemurs Paintballing Penguins | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £62.00 | |
| Big Cat Encounter - Weekdays | Lions Tigers | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £199.00 | |
| Sea Safari for Two | Dolphins Sharks Whales | 2 Person | Activity Superstore | £89.00 | |
| Shark Diving in Scotland | Scuba Diving Sharks | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £189.00 | |
| Giraffe Encounter at Chester Zoo | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £78.00 | ||
Two for One Breakfast With The Big Cats | Lions Tigers | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £95.00 | |
| Indoor Paintballing for Four | Penguins | 4 Person Family | Virgin Experience Days | £30.00 | |
| Mini Zoo Safari Experience for Two | 2 Person | Activity Superstore | £104.00 | ||
| Bird of Prey Falconry Experience | Falconry | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £79.00 | |
| Big Cat Encounter - Weekends | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £249.00 | ||
| Feed The White Lions for Two - Weekdays | Lions | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £299.00 | |
| Dolphin and Whale Watching for Two | Dolphins Sharks Whales | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £75.00 | |
| Sea Life Centre admission (Adult) | Penguins Sharks | 1 Person | Activity Superstore | £14.00 | |
| Be a Wildlife Park Keeper for Two in Hertfordshire | Insects Reptiles | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £299.00 | |
| Falconry - Half Day | Falconry | 1 Person | Activity Superstore | £85.00 | |
| Visit to London Zoo - 2 Adults - Winter 2011/12 | Penguins Sightseeing | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £37.00 | |
| Birds of Paradise Experience for Two | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £149.00 | ||
| Brunch with the Tigers for One | Tigers | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £59.00 | |
| Family Llama Trek for Two Adults and Two Children | Llamas | 2 Person Family | Red Letter Days | £99.00 | |
| Indoor Paintballing for up to Ten People | Penguins | Family | Virgin Experience Days | £60.00 | |
| Feed the Penguins For Two | Penguins | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £149.00 | |
| Family Entrance to Beamish Wild Birds of Prey Conservation Centre | Family | Activity Superstore | £34.00 | ||
| Feed the Big Cats for One - Weekdays | Lions Tigers | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £199.00 | |
| Norfolk Broads Wildlife Encounter for Two | Gardening | 2 Person | Activity Superstore | £34.00 | |
| Big Cat Ranger for a Day - Weekdays | Lions Tigers | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £275.00 | |
| Bird of Prey Falconry Day | Falconry | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £125.00 | |
| Magic Animal Tour for Four - Weekends | Lemurs Penguins Reindeer Reptiles Tigers Tour | 4 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £299.00 | |
| Feed the Racoons for One at Drusillas Park | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £75.00 | ||
| ZSL London Zookeeping for a Day for Two | Meerkats Penguins | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £590.00 | |
| Feed the Penguins for Two in Hertfordshire | Penguins | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £150.00 | |
| Breakfast with the Big Cats for Two | Lions Tigers | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £175.00 | |
| Big Cats Photography Experience Day | Lions Photography Tigers | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £145.00 | |
| Be a Weekend Big Cat Keeper in Hertfordshire | Lions Tigers | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £350.00 | |
| Reptile Encounter | Reptiles | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £155.00 | |
| Introduction to Owl Handling | Falconry | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £80.00 | |
| Falconry - Full Day | Falconry | 1 Person | Activity Superstore | £139.00 | |
| Feed the Big Cats for Two - Weekends | Lions Tigers | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £349.00 | |
| Scuba Diving with Sharks for Two | Scuba Diving Sharks | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £500.00 | |
| London Aquarium Entrance for Two | Sharks | 2 Person | Activity Superstore | £39.00 | |
| Safari Park Photography Experience Day | Photography | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £159.00 | |
| Big Cat Ranger for a Day - Weekends | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £350.00 | ||
| Face Your Phobia | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £99.00 | ||
| Family Entrance Ticket for London Aquarium | Sharks Sightseeing | Family | Activity Superstore | £55.00 | |
| Kids' Introduction for Two to Birds of Prey | Falconry | 2 Person Kids | Red Letter Days | £70.00 | |
| Snuggle up to a Snake at Drusillas Park | Reptiles | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £75.00 | |
| Wildlife Park Family Ticket | Family | Activity Superstore | £59.00 | ||
| Zoofari Adventure | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £99.00 | ||
| Be a Big Cat Keeper for Two in Hertfordshire | Lions Tigers | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £450.00 | |
| Entrance to Cairngorm Reindeer Centre for Two | Reindeer Sightseeing | 2 Person | Activity Superstore | £49.00 | |
| Owl Evening for Two | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £115.00 | ||
| Sheepdog Training Day | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £99.00 | ||
| Feeding the Penguins in Hertfordshire | Penguins | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £99.00 | |
| Feed the Penguins For One | Penguins | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £99.00 | |
| Shadow a Zoo Keeper | 1 Person | Activity Superstore | £199.00 | ||
| Shadow a Big Cat Keeper for One - Weekdays | Lions Tigers | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £275.00 | |
| Breakfast with the Big Cats for One | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £89.00 | ||
| Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Membership | Family | Activity Superstore | £35.00 | ||
| Visit to Whipsnade Zoo - 2 Adults 1 Child - Winter 2011/12 | Lemurs Paintballing Penguins | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £48.00 | |
| Feed Big Cats in Hertfordshire | Lions Tigers | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £199.00 | |
| Visit to London Zoo - 2 Adults 2 Children - Winter 2011/12 | Penguins Sightseeing | Family | Virgin Experience Days | £67.50 | |
| Knowsley Safari Park Family Ticket | Lions | Family | Virgin Experience Days | £46.00 | |
| Shadow a Big Cat Keeper | Lions Tigers | 1 Person | Activity Superstore | £239.00 | |
| Champagne Breakfast with the Snow Leopards for Two | Champagne | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £299.00 | |
| Zoo Family Entrance Ticket | Lions Meerkats Penguins | Family | Activity Superstore | £49.00 | |
| Bird of Prey Experience | Falconry | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £79.00 | |
| Be a Wildlife Park Keeper in Hertfordshire | Insects Reptiles | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £199.00 | |
| Wolf Photography Experience | Photography | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £99.00 | |
| Keeper for a Day at ZSL London Zoo | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £270.00 | ||
| Hands on Animal Experience for Two | Meerkats | 2 Person | Activity Superstore | £99.00 | |
| Zoo Keeping at Chester Zoo | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £170.00 | ||
| Primate Keeper for Two | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £245.00 | ||
| Feed The White Lions for One - Weekdays | Lions | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £199.00 | |
| Family Day Out at a Falconry Centre in Kent | Falconry Reptiles | Family | Red Letter Days | £149.00 | |
| Brunch with the Tigers for Two | Tigers | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £115.00 | |
| Family Boat Trip for Four | 4 Person Family | Activity Superstore | £34.00 | ||
| Llama Trekking for Two | Llamas | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £100.00 | |
| Adult Ticket for London Aquarium | Sharks Sightseeing | 1 Person | Activity Superstore | £18.00 | |
| Family VIP Trip to Yorkshire Wildlife Park & Overnight Stay | Meerkats Overnight Stay Tour | Family | Virgin Experience Days | £250.00 | |
| Introductory Falconry | Falconry | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £80.00 | |
| Be a Weekend Big Cat Keeper for Two in Hertfordshire | Lions Tigers | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £550.00 | |
| Shadow a Reptile Keeper for Two | Reptiles | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £149.00 | |
| Feed the Big Cats | 1 Person | Activity Superstore | £199.00 | ||
| Child Ticket for London Aquarium | Sharks Sightseeing | 1 Person Kids | Activity Superstore | £12.00 | |
| Half Day Llama Trek for Two | Llamas | 2 Person | Activity Superstore | £99.00 | |
| Animal Encounter at Drusillas Park | Lemurs Meerkats Penguins | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £75.00 | |
| Eagle Handling Falconry Day | Falconry | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £195.00 | |
| Weekend Feeding Big Cats for Two in Hertfordshire | Lions Tigers | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £349.00 | |
| Afternoon Tea with the Tigers for One | Afternoon Tea Tigers | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £59.00 | |
| Camel Riding for Two | Camels | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £225.00 | |
| Feed the Lemurs for Two | Lemurs | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £149.00 | |
| Visit to London Zoo - 2 Adults 1 Child - Winter 2011/12 | Penguins Sightseeing | Family | Virgin Experience Days | £52.50 | |
| Breakfast With The Big Cats | Lions Tigers | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £95.00 | |
| Magic Animal Tour for Four - Weekdays | Lemurs Penguins Reindeer Reptiles Tigers Tour | 4 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £249.00 | |
| Paradise Wildlife Park Family Ticket - 2 Adults 2 Children | Camels Lemurs Lions Meerkats Pandas Tigers | Family | Virgin Experience Days | £50.00 | |
| Llama Trek for Four | Llamas | 4 Person | Red Letter Days | £195.00 | |
| An Introduction to Zookeeping at ZSL London Zoo for Two | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £390.00 | ||
| Piggy Masterclass at Jimmy's Farm | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £90.00 | ||
| Meet the Meerkats for Two | Meerkats | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £149.00 | |
| Family Entrance to Gulliver's Dinosaur & Farm Park | Family | Activity Superstore | £34.00 | ||
| Eagle Handling Falconry Day for Two | Falconry | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £269.00 | |
| Feed The White Lions for One - Weekends | Lions | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £249.00 | |
| Extended Falconry | Falconry | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £145.00 | |
| VIP Ranger Tour of Woburn Safari Park for Two | Lions Tigers Tour | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £200.00 | |
| Meeting The Meerkats in Hertfordshire | Meerkats | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £99.00 | |
2 for 1 Visit to Paradise Wildlife Park | Camels Lemurs Lions Meerkats Pandas Tigers | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £16.00 | |
| Shadow a Big Cat Keeper for Two - Weekdays | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £450.00 | ||
| Weekend Feeding Big Cats in Hertfordshire | Lions Tigers | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £299.00 | |
| Indoor Paintballing for Two | Penguins | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £17.50 | |
| Predators Tour for Four - Weekends | Reptiles Tour | 4 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £299.00 | |
| Shadow a Reptile Keeper for One | Reptiles | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £99.00 | |
| Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Family Membership | Family | Activity Superstore | £64.00 | ||
| Tickle a Tapir for Two | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £149.00 | ||
| Family Entrance Ticket to Sea Life Centre | Sightseeing | Family | Activity Superstore | £44.00 | |
| Llama Trek for Two | Llamas | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £100.00 | |
| Scuba Diving with Sharks | Scuba Diving Sharks | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £250.00 | |
| Llama Trekking | Llamas | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £48.00 | |
| Meeting The Red Pandas for Two in Hertfordshire | Pandas | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £149.00 | |
| Hawk Walk for Two | Falconry Walking | 2 Person | Activity Superstore | £59.00 | |
| Lemur Feeding Experience for One at Drusillas Park | Lemurs | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £75.00 | |
| Meet The Meerkats for Two in Hertfordshire | Meerkats | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £149.00 | |
2 for 1 Afternoon Tea with the Tigers | Tigers | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £59.00 | |
| Feed the Big Cats for Two - Weekdays | Lions Tigers | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £299.00 | |
| Full Day Falconry for Two | Falconry | 2 Person | Activity Superstore | £274.00 | |
| Feed the Big Cats for One - Weekends | Lions Tigers | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £249.00 | |
| Sea Life Centre admission for Two Adults | Exhibition Penguins Sharks | 2 Person | Activity Superstore | £29.00 | |
| Hawk Walk Experience | Falconry Walking | 1 Person | Activity Superstore | £34.00 | |
| Meet the Red Pandas for Two | Pandas | 2 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £149.00 | |
| Be a Big Cat Keeper in Hertfordshire | Lions Tigers | 1 Person | Red Letter Days | £275.00 | |
| Feed the Lemurs for Two in Hertfordshire | Lemurs | 2 Person | Red Letter Days | £149.00 | |
| Day with a Country Vet | 1 Person | Activity Superstore | £149.00 | ||
| Junior Keeper for a Day at Woburn Safari Park | 1 Person Kids | Virgin Experience Days | £129.00 | ||
| Meet the Meerkats for One | Meerkats | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £99.00 | |
| Birds of Paradise Experience for One | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £99.00 | ||
| Meet the Red Pandas for One | Pandas | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £99.00 | |
| Meerkat Experience for One at Drusillas Park | Meerkats | 1 Person | Virgin Experience Days | £75.00 | |
| Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Membership for Two | 2 Person | Activity Superstore | £54.00 |
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