Wildlife photography experience days

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition opens on 17th October 2025 until 12th July 2026 "Step behind the lens and into the wild with 100 jaw-dropping images that capture nature at its most dramatic, beautiful and raw." Find out more from the Natural History Museum. (And if you can't get to the exhibition, their online shop has lots of products such as prints, diaries, Christmas cards and notecards. Visit the online shop here.)

Pack your bags & your camera! There'll be lots of photograph opportunities and these wildlife photography experience days will certainly be different. Get advice on how to take the best wildlife photographs on many of these photography experience days - or just have fun taking photographs of animals! These make great gifts for anyone who enjoys photography & loves wildlife.

Before you buy, please check T&Cs, including how long vouchers are for, age restrictions, the Need to Know sections, important info relating particularly to the experience and check with the providers/experience company's notes to see if you need any experience beforehand or whether you need to bring any specific camera equipment with you.

Into the Blue have a number of photography experiences, some of which are online (and some of which are not animal related). And you can get 15% off with the code ITB15FORME - it's valid on experiences up to £250.00. Some experiences & products are excluded, but there's still plenty of choice, and the code is ongoing. View the photography experiences here.

	Macro Photography From £109.00 Liverpool This is a half day lesson in photography specialising in close ups and macro, in which you'll learn techniques and practice new skills. You'll be part of a small group of 6 participants. This is available from Into the Blue (A full day is available.)
	Bird & Wildlife Photography Courses Surrey From £195.00 This is a one to one phtography course for you or for two of you. You'll cover all aspects of bird photography from John Daniels, an expert wildlife photographer. His work has been used in national adverts, on calendars, in books and magazines and he has literally thousands of pictures on photo agency sites. The Bird Studio is well placed for the courses, too - they are surrounded by mature gardens and have direct access to adjacent woodlands so it's a great place to observe and photogoraphy wildlife, particularly birds. All courses include lunch and refreshments. Find out more from Into the Blue Find out too about the Bird & Wildlife Photography Courses and Breaks in Wales from £195.00
	Introduction to Wildlife Photography £99.00 Capture some epic memories with this Introduction to Wildlife Photography at the beautiful WWT London Wetland Centre. You'll spend the morning getting to grips with your camera, your lenses and how to shoot wildlife. You’ll establish a foundation for your own photography and raise your curiosity and interest in wildlife photography as a genre. You have to bring your own camera, lenses etc as you cannot rent them. Available from Virgin Experience Days
	Full Day Wildlife Photography Workshop, London £149.00 Hosted at the stunning WWT London Wetland Centre, spend a full day getting to grips with your camera, your lenses and how to shoot wildlife on this informal workshop. The main aim of this workshop is to help you understand your subject, the available light and how to make the most of a given situation. A great day out for anyone who loves wildlife and photography! You do need to have your own camera, lenses etc. Find out more from Virgin Experience Days
	Chester Zoo Photography Day £150.00 Chester Zoo, Cheshire Photography elephants, orangutans, tigers, rhinos and many more during this one day photography course lasting 5 hours! Find out how to get the best from your camera; topics covered include aperture, shutter speed, ISO and competition. Zoo entry is included in th experience and you'll have a goody back including quick cards to take home with you. You'll be in a group of up to 5 participants. Click here for more info from Into the Blue
	Bird of Prey Photography Derbyshire £75.00 This falconry photography experience lasts for three hours and starts with a welcome, introduction and safety briefing. Enjoy taking photos of a range of birds of prey, static and flying. The birds include hawks, owls, falcons, eagles and more! You do need to bring your camera with you on the day, and please note that you may form part of a group of up to 12 people. A break for tea or coffee is included. Find out more from Into the Blue
	Yorkshire Wildlife Park Photography Day Was £135.00 Spend a day at at Yorkshire Wildlife Park where you'll photography Ringtailed Lemurs, Lions, Tigers, Giraffe and many more! Learn how to get the best from your camera, as you cover topics such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO and composition. The entry to the Wildlife Park is included in this experience, as is a goody back with quick cards to take home. You'll be in a group of up to 5 participants. Find out more from Into the Blue.
	Birds of Prey Photography £99 Near Abingdon, Oxfordshire This is a great opportunity to photography a wide variety of birds of prey in Oxfordshire! Take static shots as well as more challenging flying shots - these highly trained birds enable you to get up close for detailed shots, and the staff on hand will help you get great photos. There are numerous settings - birds in flight, taking off and landing, striking dummy prey and flying over water. This is available from Into the Blue
	Group Big Cat Photography Day with Lunch Near Ashford, Kent £280.00 Arrive to a warm welcome and meet the other photographers who will be with you on the day! There's a welcome drink, and a short briefing from a pro photographer. You'll have guidance about camera settings and photo composition and so on. Then embark on your morning workshop - enjoy the privilege of access to the aera directly around the enclosure mesh! The pro photographers have a fantastic rapport with the Cats and are expert at encouraging them into positions for photos!. After lunch, there's an afternoon workshop and you can see the remainder of the residents! Find out more from Virgin Experience Days!
	Millets Wildside Full Day Wildlife Photography Experience £99.00 Photograph some of the world’s most magnificent creatures on this Full Day Wildlife Photography Experience at Millets Wildside! You'll be able to capture photos of birds in various environments, including inflight, flying close over water and striking dummy prey. Entry to the rest of the falconry centre is included so that you can see other residents there, including meerkats, skunks, reptiles and more. Find out all about it from Virgin Experience Days.