Looking for a unique experience or an unusual gift for an animal lover, then a Meerkat experience may be the answer!
There are lots of places that offer a Meet the Meerkats or Meerkat Experience, you can check out all the places and what they offer below, be sure to get in contact with the individual establishment to discuss any queries you have or to make a booking.
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Meerkat Experience Near Me
Africa Alive Meerkat Experience
Location : White’s Lane, Kessingland, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 7TF
Learn all about the meerkats in this unique 20-minute behind-the-scenes encounter.
Found across dry, open areas of southern Africa, meet, observe, and say hello to the mob of meerkats at Africa Alive Zoological Reserve.
Take part in a range of activities including the opportunity to feed and interact with the meerkats; all whilst being educated about these amazing animals by the qualified keepers.
Please note, that these curious creatures may climb on you – so be prepared to get up close and personal!
For further information about Meerkat Experience at Africa Alive CLICK HERE
The Animal Experience
Location : Cambridge Rd, Stretham CB6 3LU
Come and get hands on with the family of meerkats! Spend time really getting to know them: watch them, feed them and expect to get used as a human climbing frame!
This is a unique opportunity to really get acquainted with these endearing characters.
For further information about Meerkat Experience at The Animal Experience CLICK HERE
Banham Zoo Meerkat Experience
Location : Kenninghall Rd, Banham, Norwich NR16 2HE
Come and meet the Meerkats!
This unique 15-minute experience grants the guests private entry into the meerkat enclosure, where you will have the opportunity to learn all about the mob of meerkats as they invite you to take a seat in their home.
Take part in this special experience and find out more about these fascinating creatures.
A member of the conservation education team will be on hand to help you learn more about the meerkats and will offer you or your loved ones a chance to meet their favourite animal.
For further information about Meerkat Experience at Banham Zoo CLICK HERE
Chester Zoo Meerkat Experience
Location : Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire CH2 1LH
A Meerkat experience offers you the chance to get up close to these highly sociable and fascinating animals, making your day at the zoo truly memorable!
You will also have an amazing opportunity to ask the animal experts any questions you may have about this fabulous species, the work of the keepers and the incredible work the teams are doing to protect this species from extinction.
For further information about Meerkat Experience at Chester Zoo CLICK HERE
Crocodiles of The World Meerkat Experience
Location : Burford Rd, Brize Norton, Carterton OX18 3NX
The Meet the Meerkats Experience gives you the opportunity to get up close to these highly sociable and fascinating creatures, helping to feed the animals their favourite snacks and learn about their way of life.
By taking part in this experience you will be supporting Crocodiles of the World’s vital conservation work.
For further information about Meerkat Experience at Crocodiles of The World CLICK HERE
Curraghs Wildlife Park Meerkat Experience
Location : Ballaugh, Ramsey, Isle of Man IN7 5EA
Accompany the meerkat keeper into the enclosure at feeding time, sit yourself comfortably on a log, and feed the cheeky meerkats some fat juicy mealworms (which they absolutely love!)
You will have plenty of chance to chat to the keeper and hear all the inside information about what it’s like to look after meerkats!
For further information about Meerkat Experience at Curraghs Wildlife Park CLICK HERE
Dartmoor Zoo Meet the Meerkats
Location : Sparkwell, Plymouth PL7 5DG
During this unique experience, you’ll meet one of the keepers and enter the meerkat enclosure with them.
The meerkats are very inquisitive so will be interested to investigate anything or anybody new entering their enclosure!
It will last 20 minutes and there will be plenty of photo opportunities as you take a seat and scatter feed the meerkats their bugs.
Please note you are feeding them live invertebrates. They cannot guarantee that they will climb on to your lap.
For further information about Meerkat Experience at Dartmoor Zoo CLICK HERE
Drayton Manor Meerkat Experience
Location : Drayton Manor Dr, Fazeley, Mile Oak, Tamworth B78 3TW
Get up close to the marvellous meerkats in this unique and exciting experience!
This encounter will give you the opportunity to join one of the expert keepers in meeting the meerkat mob and learn more about this incredible and loveable species!
For further information about Meerkat Experience at Drayton Manor Zoo CLICK HERE
Drusillas Meerkat Experience
Location : Alfriston Rd, East Sussex BN26 5QS
This meerkat experience is an amazing one-to-one experience which allows you to get up close and personal to these gorgeous animals.
The Meet the Meerkats experience involves going behind the scenes to prepare meerkat snacks, feeding the meerkats their favourite treats.
One-on-one time with your Zoo Keeper to answer all your meerkat related questions, as well as a fantastic opportunity to get some amazingly close photos of the meerkats from inside their enclosure.
For further information about Meerkat Experience at Drusillas CLICK HERE
Edinburgh Zoo Meerkat Magic Moment
Location : Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, EH12 6TS
Spend 30 minutes with some of the Zoo’s cheekiest and most charismatic animals as you help the keepers feed the meerkats.
You will also work with the keepers making enrichment before watching the meerkats interact with what you’ve made.
For further information on Meerkat Magic Moment at Edinburgh Zoo CLICK HERE
Exmoor Zoo Meerkat Experience
Location : South Stowford, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4SG
Meerkats are adorable! Meerkat Manor, Walt Disney’s the Lion King and Compare the Meerkat.com have really created an interest in this lively little mongoose.
What are they really like? Why not come and find out! The meerkat experience is about an hour in duration and is just a little bit special!
You will get a chance to prepare food, feed the colony and provide environmental enrichment, learn about the meerkats and the species.
Then to finish, meet and greet one of the zoo’s hand reared meerkats, “Seemples or Rascal” on your own, on a one to one basis along with your accompanying keeper!
For further Information on Meerkat Experience at Exmoor Zoo CLICK HERE
Flamingo Land Zoo Meerkat Encounter
Location : Kirby Misperton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6UX
For pure and simple entertainment, there’s little to compare with the meerkat encounter!
This is your chance to learn more about these unique desert animals in the company of an experienced keeper.
You’ll also have the chance to enjoy zany meerkat antics whilst feeding them some of their favourite treats.
For further information on Meerkat Encounter at Flamingo Land Zoo CLICK HERE
Hoo Zoo Meerkat Experience
Location : Hoo, Hadley, Telford TF6 6DJ
During this hour long experience you will get hands on with the groups of friendly Meerkats.
During this time you will be offered the opportunity to hand feed and interact with them whilst some of the Meerkats may choose to climb on you.
The keepers will be there throughout to help guide you through the experience and answer any questions you may have whilst ensuring you have a fun and safe experience.
For further information on Meerkat Experience at Hoo Zoo CLICK HERE
Knockhatch Adventure Park Meerkat Experience
Location : Hailsham Bypass, Hailsham BN27 3GD
The Meerkat Experience gives you the chance to get up close and personal to these beautiful animals.
The Meerkats are naturally curious and sociable, and they usually can’t wait to meet new people.
In this experience you will meet the meerkat family and we will teach you about the complexity of family life of this dynamic little mammal, as well as each animal’s unique personality.
They let the Meerkats decide how much they would like to interact, although when the food comes out it’s usually hard to keep them away!
You will walk away from this unique experience with a new understanding of this inquisitive animal grinning from ear to ear.
For further information on Meerkat Experience at Knockhatch Adventure Park CLICK HERE
Knowsley Safari Park Meerkat Experience
Location : Prescot L34 4AN
Meet the mob! The Meerkat Experience gives you the opportunity to join the experience team behind the scenes in the Meerkat enclosure and walk with these intriguing and popular animals.
What can you expect? For around half an hour 2 participants will be with the team and help to scatter food around the exhibit for the meerkats.
Your experience includes entering the meerkat enclosure with the mob and assisting with feeding so please wear footwear that completely covers your feet.
For further information on Meerkat Experience at Knowsley Safari Park CLICK HERE
London Zoo Meet the Meerkats
Location : Outer Cir, London NW1 4RY
Meet the inquisitive meerkat family and feed them their favourite snacks with the Meet the Meerkats experience at London Zoo.
Go inside the meerkats’ home and watch as they scamper around you as they search for their food. Ask all of your pressing questions about these charismatic animals.
For further information on Meet the Meerkats at London Zoo CLICK HERE
Paradise Wildlife Park Meet the Meerkats
Location : White Stubbs Ln, Broxbourne EN10 7QA
Join the fantastic zookeepers inside one of Paradise Wildlife Park’s secure enclosures to meet the meerkats for this unique animal experience.
You will be provided with your own feeding bowl, and you’ll be able to get up close and personal with your new furry friends, feeding the meerkats in a fully hands-on environment.
The Meerkats have been known to help themselves to the food so don’t be surprised if they can’t wait! Experiencing first-hand the inquisitive nature of these fascinating creatures is certainly not to be missed!
For further information about Meet the Meerkat at Paradise Wildlife Park CLICK HERE
Peak Wildlife Park Meerkat Experience
Location : Winkhill, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 7QR
Dive into a hands-on, behind-the-scenes adventure with some of the planet’s most charismatic critters – the meerkats!
In this unforgettable encounter, you’ll be responsible for mealtime with the eager meerkat mob.
Brace yourself for a whirlwind of tiny paws, twitching noses, and inquisitive gazes in this truly unique experience!
For further information about Meerkat Experience at Peak Wildlife Park CLICK HERE
Wingham Wildlife Park Meerkat Experiences
Location : Rusham Rd, Wingham, Canterbury CT3 1JL
The amazing Meerkat Experience allows you to get up close and personal with the quirky gang of Meerkats – some of the most popular creatures that we have here at Wingham Wildlife Park.
The animal experiences give people the chance to spend time with some of the park’s most incredible animals – in this case, the Meerkats.
As part of the Meerkat Experience you will have access inside the animal enclosure for 15 minutes, where you can sit down and wait for the magic to happen!
When you’re inside the enclosure, you’ll be given plenty of food to keep the Meerkats entertained, meaning they’re sure to be all over you.
If you’re lucky, you may even encounter a few brave little critters who want to have a climb on you – that’s all part of the fun!
Not only is this a great way to see them right up close to you, but you’ll enjoy an experience that you’re sure to never forget.
For further information about Meerkat Experience at Wingham Wildlife Park CLICK HERE
Woburn Safari Park Meerkat & Tortoise Experience
Location : Crawley Rd, Woburn, Ridgmont, Bedford MK43 0TU
Get up close and meet the meerkat mob and tortoises! A 45 minute guided tour to meet the slender-tailed meerkats in their Desert Springs enclosure, before heading to Chelonia Pathways and getting face-to-face with the Aldabra tortoise.
This fun double feature VIP experience with the energetic meerkat mob and some of the world’s largest land tortoise gives you the memorable chance to learn all about these famous fascinating species and feed them some of their favourite treats.
For further information about Meerkat Experience at Woburn Safari Park CLICK HERE
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Location : Hurst Ln, Doncaster DN9 3QY
Discover Meerkat Manor as part of this exclusive 30-minute experience and come nose-to-nose with one of the most popular animals at the park!
Guided by one of the Rangers, you’ll spend some time inside their home, learning more about these cheeky creatures as they scamper ’round your feet, before giving them some of their favourite food and enrichment.
For further information about Meerkat Experience at Yorkshire Wildlife Park CLICK HERE
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