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Meet the Carnivores Zoo Keeper Experience at Hoo Zoo

a side view of a caracal at hoo zoo in shropshire as part of a carnivore combo experience day
a fox in an enclosure at hoo zoo in shropshire seen on a carnivore experience day

Meet the Carnivores Zoo Keeper Experience at Hoo Zoo

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Valid for 12 Months

The Highlights

  • 1 hr experience meeting amazing carnivores
  • 4 top predators from 3 continents
  • Snakes, Owl, Foxes and Servals
  • Admission to Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World
  • Available for 2, 4 or 6 people
  • West Midlands based
  • Exchangeable Experience Gift

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  • Telford

The Main Event

Step into the world of predators with this thrilling Meet the Carnivores Zoo Keeper Experience at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World. Designed for true animal lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, this one-hour encounter brings you face-to-face with some of nature’s most fascinating hunters, safely, responsibly and under expert supervision.

Based in the West Midlands, this immersive experience is available for groups of 2, 4 or 6 people and includes full admission to Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, allowing you to explore the rest of the park before or after your session.

During your hour-long carnivore encounter, you’ll meet four top predators from three different continents, gaining insight into their behaviours, habitats and unique adaptations.

Your experience may include:

  • Handling a skunk, learning about their powerful defences and surprisingly curious personalities
  • Hand-feeding foxes (Red or Arctic, depending on the day), stepping into their enclosure and offering food under keeper guidance
  • Snake handling, usually a boa constrictor, giving you the chance to appreciate these misunderstood reptiles up close
  • Feeding a serval, one of Africa’s agile wild cats, safely through the fencing, or, if needed, meeting the impressive lynx instead

An experienced zoo keeper remains with you throughout, ensuring the highest standards of safety and animal welfare while sharing fascinating facts and answering questions along the way.

This captivating carnivore experience blends education with excitement, offering rare photo opportunities and unforgettable moments with species many people only ever see from a distance. It’s hands-on, engaging and designed to foster respect and understanding for these incredible animals.

Ideal for thrill-seekers, wildlife fans or anyone searching for a unique animal encounter in the UK, you don’t want to miss meeting these carnivores.

A rare chance to meet, feed and learn about some of the animal kingdom’s most captivating predators, all in one unforgettable hour.

Important Bits

Important to Note

The welfare of the animals is of utmost importance and we are privileged to get so close to them. They will not be forced to do anything against their nature and all interaction is done on their terms.

When

Available throughout the year - subject to availability

The experience is one hour long and will be taken in groups of 4-6.

The experience provider advises booking at least 8 weeks in advance.  

Validity

Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.

Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.

Who Can Go

  • Participants must be able bodied and over 8 years old.
  • Under 16's will need to be accompanied by a paying adult throughout.
  • This is an outdoor experience so please dress according to the weather. Long trousers and flat, closed toe shoes are a necessity. Long sleeves are also recommended. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty as you may be sat on the floor with the animals.
  • Whilst Hoo Zoo itself is accessible, please note that this encounter experience is not wheelchair accessible. 

What about Insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

How it Works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

Image Guidance

Images are for illustrative purposes only. The experience may vary by location or availability. Please refer to the experience description for full details of what is included.

Great Reviews

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  • Excellent

    I was given this voucher as a birthday gift. We went to Hoo Farm which is a lovely place. Lots to do for animal loving adults and particularly good for children with a full animated dinosaur experience and good play areas. We got to hold a snake, skunk, fed foxes and a civit cat. The lady who took us round was so knowledgeable and clearly loved her role. Am going to book lemur experience next. Thank you hoo farm

    Debbie|2 Jul 2025

  • Great Experience

    Had a smashing hour during the Carnivores Experience. Our guide was informative and knowledgeable about the Serval, Red Fox, Skunk & Royal Python. Thank you.

    Phil|2 Jul 2025

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