When you purchase a Close Encounter experience, you make a vital contribution to our conservation work.
Close Encounters, last around 20-30 minutes and make a fantastic birthday, anniversary, or Christmas gift.
Your purchase actively supports our vital conservation programmes and helps pay for special animal treats,toys, bedding, health checks, food bills, heating and more.
Visit our Supporters Centre and book a Close Encounter now >
Choose one of the following Close Encounter packages for you and a friend to experience:
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Reptile Encounter (for ages 8+) - £75 for 2 people
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Feed the Lemurs (for ages 8+) - £75 for 2 people; £120 for 4 people
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Meet the Orang utans (for ages 12+) - £75 for 2 people; £120 for 4 people
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Feed the Spider monkeys (for ages 12+) - £75 for 2 people
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Walking the Alpacas & Reindeers (for ages 8+) - £75 for 2 people
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Feed the Red pandas (for ages 8+) - £75 for 2 people
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Feed the Penguins (for ages 8+) - £75 for 2 people
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Feed the Giraffes (for ages 8+) - £75 for 2 people
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Feed the Sea lions (for ages 8+) - £75 for 2 people
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Feed a Big cat (for ages 16+) - £75 for 2 people
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Tickle a Tapir (for ages 8+) - £75 for 2 people
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Bird of Prey encounter (for ages 8+) - £100 for 2 people
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Monkey Tails encounter (for ages 8+) - £100 for 2 people; £140 for 4 people
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Creature feature (for ages 8+) - £50 for 2 people; £75 for 4 people
Each participant receives:
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Access to your chosen animals and activities including feeding or grooming
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Close Encounter certificate
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Detailed animal fact sheet
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Gift card
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Zoo admission ticket
The Close Encounter certificates, animal fact sheet, gift card and admission ticket are delivered for FREE digitally worldwide.
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We'll send you instructions, but downloading your Close Encounter collateral is quick and easy!
Please note:
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All participants must bring a completed Health & Safety checklist with them on the day of the experience.
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Any child participants 8-15 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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Due to popularity of our Close Encounters, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Visit our Supporters Centre and book a Close Encounter now >
