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| Experience Days | Big Cats, Meercats, Lemurs, One Man and His Dog, Owl Experiences, Horse Experience Days, Camel Riding & more! |
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Experience days make great days out gifts for animal lovers. Activity Superstore, Buy-a-Gift, Red Letter Days, Virgin Experience Days & Into the Blue all offer some great ideas. Experience Days give people something completely different to do - something they wouldn't ordinarily choose for themselves,so they make for great gifts. Why not club together to buy a family member a really special experience day out, or give them an activity voucher so that they can choose for themselves?
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Spend a few hours relaxing around country lanes in Essex as you head off on a horse drawn carriage to a good country pub. These days make great gifts for young & old, and give those attending the chance to learn a lot about these majestic giants as you chat to those who care for and know these horses. You can arrive late morning to see your horses being harnessed up, and the pub run back gets you to the farm at around 2:30. |
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Enjoy an amazing time with Shire horses in Essex, England! You'll have the opportunity to get as involved as you wish - grooming &harness these wonderful gentle giants, and then heading to a local pub known for its food. Those working with the Shires have a huge amount of knowledge which they'll be happy to pass on to you - and you'll get a certificate & photo of your day!
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Take a 2 hour coastal RIB trip from Falmouth. There's plenty of opportunity to look for willdife, enjoy the informative commentary by the skipper, gaze in awe at the stunning Cornish coastline, & enjoy entry to & time in the Maritime Museum. Wildlife could include dolphins, basking sharks, seals or many other species - you never know who will make an appearance. Depending on weather conditions, this trip may also take in some of the River Fal, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Available for 1 or 2 people. This is a weather dependent trip - you can rebook if conditions are unsafe; the skipper's decision is final. |
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Head out for a trek in lovely countryside with a llama. You've heard of the saying - walking with a llama & feel calmer! On this 2 hour trek, your llama will carry your rucksack as you make your way through open fairway & woodland. "I would recommend the experience to anyone," says one reviewer, adding "I would give it to myself as a gift." Also available as a gift for 2, for 4, and as a family gift (2 adults & 2 children)
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Learn Husky dog sledding for one (plus a family pass for 2 adults & 2 children) at this Bird of Prey centre in Kent. Meet a husky handler & find out how to ride the cart yourself & control the dogs. Then after your experience, it's back for a hot drink & slice of cake. |
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Try your hand at the traditional art of sheep herding! There's a short talk on the dogs & their instinct, then you'll meet the dogs. Learn the dogs' language & work 2 or 3 different dogs in a ring. Later on, work the dogs loose in a field, and then finish by moving a small flock of sheep around the field & completing a short course. Will you get the sheep in the pen?! You must be at least 16 years old to take part |
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Get close and personal with Big Cats - spend the day with Big Cat Keepers & find out what it takes to look after Lions, Tigers, Cheetahs, Snow Leopards & Jaguars. You'll really get your hands dirty cleaning out their cages & preparing food for the Big Cats. You'll also get the opportunity to hand feed one of the Big Cats. This 4 hour expereince is for people who are at least 18 years old only |
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Under the guidance of very patient reptile keepers, you'll face your phobia and handle non-venemous snakes & other reptiles. If you have problems with spiders in the bath, your challenge will be to hold a tarantula. That said, there's no pressure to do anything that you need time to do - plenty of time & encouragement & a presentation certificate to show how brave you are, too! |
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You've seen them on TV, now meet some meerkats! Enter their enclosure with a keeper & feed these amazing creatures. In Hertfordshire. Expect to be used as a human climbing frame! For ages 10+. You get a certificate as a momento of your day |
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Suitable for 10+ years old, you have the opportunity to meet some lemurs, cheeky monkeys from Madagascar. They are inquisitive & playful, with orange eyes & long tails - you'll be smitten!
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Head to Kent in south east England for this incredible Big Cat Encounter. Join the staff who look after these wonderful animals and spend some time behind the scenes, not areas normally open to the public. You'll have a safety briefing, a short presentation on the work of the Wildlife Heritage Foundation, a look round the facility - and then on to feed these amazing animals by hand! This lasts 2 and a half hours.
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Head to Warwickshire and ride a camel! Enjoy refreshments and a welcome brief, meet your trusty steeds & learn how to saddle & bridle them, then head out on a ride in lovely countryside. Your camel is led by an instructor at all times. Back to groom & feed your camel, then it's strawberries & champagne for you... This experience may not be suitable if you have back or neck problems, as camel rides can be bumpy so get medical advice before you book. Minimum age 16, maximum weight 14 stone. A 3 hour experience in all. Camel Riding for 2 also available- a great anniversary present!
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Before you buy an experience, please ensure that you read the small print, terms & conditions. Some activities will permit children to take part, others won't. Some activities may not be good for peeople with certain sorts of injuries or medical conditions and some may only take place in certain locations. Just check to be sure before you buy. Prices were correct at the time of publication on the web; if any appear to be wrong or out of date, please let us know. Thank you.
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