Get up close and personal with some amazing creatures with this big cat encounter, allowing you to meet and also hand feed these beasts this is an experience you will never forget.
The animal kingdom is an amazing thing, but it is a fact that many of the animals are more impressive than others. The big cats are undoubtedly one of the most amazing animal groups within the animal kingdom and some of them are also among the rarest. It is not often that you get the chance to really get close to these animals without risking your life. This unbelievable experience gives you the chance to not only learn about this creatures, but it also allows you to get up close and personal with them, so you can see what really makes them tick.
The Wildlife Heritage Centre in Kent does a lot of work to ensure the safety and preservation of these animals. When you arrive you will be given a tour of the facilities and given an insight into the work and effort the staff put in to protect the big cats.
Once the tour is complete your instructor will guide you over to the big cat enclosure and supervise you while you get the unique chance to feed one of these enormous animals by hand. Being so close to these cats will allow you to feel their power and presence; it is guaranteed to be an experience you will not forget in a hurry.
Be a big cat keeper for the day.
Learn about the big cats and how they are cared for.
You will get to hand feed one of the big cats!
Full guided tour of the Wildlife Heritage Centre which isn't normally open to the public.
The encounter will last about two and a half hours.
Notes and Restrictions
Voucher valid for 10 months.
This experience does not run on Mondays.
Minimum age 16 years.
Participants can bring 4 spectators along, provided they are over the age of 14. A £20 per person charge applies.
As this experience is outdoors, weather may vary.
From May to September, sessions are available morning, afternoon and early evening. For the rest of the year, daytime only.
Participants who are disabled are welcome - access is easy unless very rainy conditions mean that grassy areas are muddy.
South East: Kent (Ashford - Wildlife Heritage Centre)
Wow what an amazing experience, a birthday gift from my husband. Had a fantastic day at wildlife heritage centre in Kent. Staff were very friendly, knowledgable in all aspect of Each animal
Would love to go back
Nicola Kinnear, Preston Location: Wildlife Heritage Kent
Date: April, 2011
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