Experience Days Big Cats, Meercats, Lemurs, One Man and His Dog, Owl Experiences, Horse Experience Days, Camel Riding & more! 

Experience days make great days out gifts for animal lovers.   Activity Superstore,  Buy-a-GiftRed 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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Shire Horse Drawn Country Pub Run
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.
£69 with Virgin Experience Days
Shire Horse Days
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!
£99 special offer
Virgin Experience Days

Cornwall Sea Safari
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 for £40 or 2 for £79. This is a weather dependent trip - you can rebook if conditions are unsafe; the skipper's decision is final. Please note - wildlife sightings can't be guaranteed!
£40
Virgin Experience Days
Llama trekking
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)
£48
Red Letter Days
Learn Husky Dog Sledding
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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£122
Red Letter Days
Wildlife Park Family Ticket
This family ticket is for 2 adults & 2 children to the Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire.  (Children are generally classed as 2 to 13 year olds at most venues. Under 2's are free of charge);  additional group members pay normal admission charges.
£58.95
Getting Personal

One Man & His Dog 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

£109
Activity Superstore
Shadow a
Big Cat Keeper
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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£199
Activity Superstore
Face Your Phobia
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!
£99
Activity Superstore
Meercat Encounter
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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£105
Buy a Gift
Meet the lemurs
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!
£105
Buy A Gift
Big Cat Encounter
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.
£225
Buy A Gift
Camel Riding

Camel Riding for 2
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!
£99
Red Letter Days

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. 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.

 


   

Please...
  • Always consult with your GP before starting any new form of exercise
  • Note that animals are unpredictable - and they may not always want to be seen or found.  We cannot guarantee how close you may or may not get to animals in specific programmes - common sense must prevail.
  • WASH YOUR HANDS after touching animals BEFORE eating or snacking.  (It could be a good idea to take some antiseptic wipes or handwash with you, just in case loo facilities don't provide soap.)  Do not let children put their fingers into their mouths or suck thumbs after touching animals - it's common sense!
  • The amount of contact you can have with animals varies from one place to another & one animal to another.  Common sense must prevail.   
  • Before you visit places, check that there are no current regulations/conditions which could mean that they are closed. Also check for opening hours. 
  • Take your rubbish home with you, at animals' requests
  • Note our disclaimer  - we cannot be held responsible for any injury, damage or otherwise to you or any third party as a result of your taking part in any activities on this site. 
  • Note that we do not sell products or provide voluntary opportunities.  Any product or service you may purchase is subject to the terms & conditions, disclaimers & policies of the companies selling them.    We are simply referring you on & raising your awareness that such opportunities exist
 
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