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Experience Days and Adoptions

Get closer than most with an incredible Experience Day at the Tropical Butterfly House, with unforgettable animal encounters! All vouchers are valid for one year from purchase. Treat yourself or someone special to one of the following…

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Face Your Fears (ages 8 to 80 years)

Frightened of spiders, snakes, or creepy-crawlies? Or maybe you actually like them! This 1 hour experience takes place in our Tropical House, where an experienced Animal Keeper will introduce you to reptiles, tarantulas, scorpions and lots of other amazing creatures that many people fear. Don’t forget to wear appropriate clothing for the warm and humid rainforest environment you’ll spend your Experience in, and bring a camera to capture your bravest moments!

£30 per person, maximum of 4 participants and includes admission to the park.

Junior Keeper (age 8-13 years)

Know someone who would love to work with animals? During this 2 hour experience, the Junior Keeper will get the chance to clean out and feed many different species of animals and prepare enrichment (toys, food foraging items etc.) for the Meerkats and/or Marmoset monkeys and even get to handle some of the friendliest animal residents!

Participant should wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the activities.

£65 per person, maximum of 4 participants, includes admission to the park.

Adult Keeper (ages 14 to 80 years)

Experience the Tropical Butterfly House as one of the team; this 3 hour experience can be tailored to your interests! With one of our experienced Animal Keepers to show you the ropes; you’ll get to see behind the scenes, help with food preparation, provide enclosure enrichment (toys, food foraging etc.) and meet your favourite animals up close. Call now to book an unforgettable experience for you, or a wonderful gift for someone special.

Suitable and comfortable footwear and clothing are a must, and don’t forget your camera, there will be plenty of photo opportunities!

£90 per person, maximum of 4 participants, price includes admission to the park.

Meerkat Mayhem (ages 8 to 80 years)

Mad about Meerkats? This 30 minute VIP experience is for you! You’ll get to go into the Meerkat enclosure, ‘Meerkat Mansion’, see these inquisitive and cheeky animals up close and feed the troop their favourite tasty snacks. A member of our experienced Animal Keeping team will introduce you to the mob and will be on hand to answer your questions; some of the Meerkats may even climb on you to get to the food!

Definitely bring your camera and don’t forget to wear comfortable and appropriate footwear and clothing.

£30 per person (price includes admission to the park), maximum of 4 participants.

Hawk Walk (ages 8 to 80 years)

Dare to meet one of the most successful predators in the world up close? The Harris Hawk is a stunning bird of prey native to Central and South America and is a formidable predator with sharp talons and amazing agility. During this 1 hour experience, you will meet one of these birds up close and get to fly them with the help of an experienced falconer.

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.

£30 per person (price includes admission to the park), maximum of 4 participants.

VIP Lemur Experience (ages 8 to 80)

Spend 30 minutes with our amazing Ring-tailed Lemur family! Enjoy a VIP experience and watch the 9 girls and charismatic male, King Julian, leap and play at close quarters from within their enclosure. You’ll have an unforgettable close encounter as these stunning Madagascan primates search your hands for their favourite treats! This is an experience that will stay with you forever, bring your camera to catch those amazing moments.

£30 per person (price includes admission to the park), maximum of four participants.

Owl Prowl (ages 8 to 80 years)

During this 1 hour experience, meet the elegant Barn Owl, cuddly Tawny Owl and magnificent Snowy Owl up close. Learn from an experienced falconer how to properly handle these spectacular birds and enjoy the thrill of flying a Barn Owl! Plenty of photo opportunities so don’t forget your camera!

£30 per person (price includes admission to the park), maximum of 4 participants.

Adopt a Meerkat – £55.00

Package Includes:

Meerkat Mayhem Experience (see above for details)

One free admission to the Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre

Meerkat cuddly toy

Meerkat Jelly Sweets

Postcard

Adoption Certificate valid for 12 months from date of purchase

Adopt any of our animals for £10.00 per year;  in return you will receive an adoption certificate and your name on our adoption boards.  All profits will help the upkeep of the adopted animal.

Experience days must be pre-booked by calling 01909 569416 and dialling option 23.

Our experiences are very popular so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Animals featured in each experience may be subject to change, you will be informed before you book if this is the case.  Please note we do not allow spectators to join the experience.