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Meerkat Encounter
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You've seen them on TV - now meet the meerkats in person!
Famous for appearances in wildlife documentaries and commercials alike, these unique and entertaining desert creatures are loved for their hind leg poses and inquisitive nature. Now you can get low down and dirty with these friendly creatures as you enter their enclosure with a keeper and feed them by hand. Expect to be treated as a human climbing frame as the meerkats clamber all over you.
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Hertfordshire (South East)
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£105
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£95
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Adopt a Penguin with Falklands Conservation
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Adopt a Penguin and help the conservation of the ‘Great British’ Falklands penguins
Volunteer Point is currently home to approximately 1,200 adult King penguins and 345 chicks and is one of the most popular tourist locations in the Falklands. By adopting a penguin you can help to fund conservation of this area and protect these glorious creatures. The Falklands Conservation group supports research programmes to monitor the penguins in order to establish and eradicate potential threats to their survival and prevents undue disturbance to their habitat. This adoption pack makes both an educational and rewarding gift.
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Pet Photoshoot
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A superb gift for pet lovers
We all love our pets, but being a fantastic feline or a man's best friend isn't the easiest of tasks, so why not show your appreciation and love for everyone's favourite family member with this perfect Pet Portrait. Whichever pet you choose to take, you will be able to capture an image of them to keep forever.
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Over 100 studios nationwide (see agenda)
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WWF Adopt an Orang-utan
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Help support WWF in its important work with this animal adoption pack, a great charity gift
Support WWF’s vital conservation work with this intelligent yet endangered species by adopting a loveable orang-utan. This will enable WWF to continue monitoring and protecting them in their natural home. WWF want to give orang-utans and other primates the chance to live and breed in relative safety away from the threats of poaching, habitat destruction and forest fires.
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Delivery to UK mainland
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Old Price
£25
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New Price
£19.76
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Dolphin and Whale Watching for Two
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A chance to observe some of Britain's most beautiful marine creatures in their natural habitat
Watching dolphins and whales in their natural environment is always a magical experience. We give you that experience of going out on a boat trip to visit the fascinating marine life of Britain's coastline. The variety of wildlife encountered depends on the location and the time of year chosen.
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Penzance, Cornwall (South West), Cromarty (Scotland) or New Quay (Wales)
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WWF Adopt a Tiger
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Help support WWF in its important work by adopting an endangered species
Majestic, serene, yet highly endangered - the tiger has been admired for generations. At the turn of the 19th century over 100,000 tigers roamed the earth, today tigers have declined by around 95 per cent in 100 years; so it is vital that we do everything we can do to protect these beautiful creatures.
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Old Price
£25
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New Price
£19.76
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Shadow a Big Cat Keeper Experience (Weekday)
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Meet the King of the Jungle on this amazing animal activity day
See behind the scenes at one of the UK’s premier big cat collections as you shadow a Big Cat Keeper for a day. The savage beauty of these majestic beasts has captivated people for centuries but now you can get to see the hard work that goes into ensuring they are happy and well in captivity. Including an opportunity to feed the animals by hand through the bars of their cage, this is a once in a lifetime chance to get up close and personal with Lions, Tigers and Cheetahs.
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Hertfordshire (South East)
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Feed the Big Cats by Hand (Weekdays)
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Close enough to feel their breath, fortunately there is a cage between you!
Feeding big cats by hand is normally a suicidal pursuit but this time you can get as close as you dare in the knowledge that there is a sturdy enclosure separating you from the jaws of these beautiful but ferocious beasts. Under the instruction of an experienced keeper you will be able to feel that cat 's whiskers and smell their breath in this once in a lifetime experience which is suitable for anyone over the age of 16.
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Hertfordshire (South East)
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Meet the Lemurs Experience
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Meet the Lemurs for some amazing animal antics - time to monkey around!
A close encounter with these furry little monkeys will make anyone 's day. Native to the rainforests of Madagascar , these inquisitive and playful creatures, renowned for their orange eyes and long tails, spend most of their time in the wild in bushes and trees. Now you can get up close and personal inside their enclosure to feed these friendly Lemurs by hand. You will also receive a certificate as a memento of this experience which is suitable for anyone over 10 years old.
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Hertfordshire (South East)
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WWF Adopt a Polar Bear
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Help support WWF in its important work by adopting an endangered species
Who can resist these adorable bears as they face a grave threat to their future survival, with only 20 – 25,000 left in the wild today. Increasing levels of greenhouse gases are causing temperatures around the globe to rise and their ice habitat to shrink.So help us to tackle these issues and protect the future of wild polar bears.
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Delivery to mainland UK
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Old Price
£25
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New Price
£19.76
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Bird of Prey Half Day Experience UK Wide
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Spend half a day with some of the most magnificent creatures on the planet!
Falconry techniques have been refined over centuries and passed down from many falconers. This half day course gives you the opportunity to share in this knowledge and also to interact these magnificent birds of prey up close before learning how to fly them to the fist. These birds are not trained to do tricks they simply mimic what comes naturally to them. All the birds on show will display their natural instincts to soar, quarter, pounce and mantle.
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Kent, Essex, West Sussex, Bedfordshire (South East), Wiltshire, Cornwall (South West) West Midlands, Derbyshire, Nottingham (Midlands) North Yorkshire, Cheshire(North) Fife, Perthshire, Lanarkshire (Scotland)
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WWF Adopt a Panda
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Help support WWF in its important work by adopting an endangered species
Support WWF’s vital conservation work with this intelligent yet endangered species by adopting a giant panda. The giant panda has become symbolic of WWF’s tireless work to protect endangered species throughout the world. This is a perfect adoption gift for lovers of this instantly recognisable animal, and helps WWF to continue their efforts to save this amazing species.
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Old Price
£25
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New Price
£19.76
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Winning Raceday Package
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Nothing beats the excitement of an afternoon or evening at the races!
Treat your friends or family to a thrilling day at the races at a choice of nine racecourses across the UK. The experience includes everything you need for a fantastic day of horseracing - all you need to bring is a little luck when placing your bets!
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Sedgefield, Newcastle (North East), Bath, Hereford (South West), Brighton, Fontwell (South East), Uttoxeter (Midlands), Great Yarmouth (East), Chepstow (Wales)
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Cowboy Adventure for Kids
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Calling all wannabe cowboys and cowgirls, it's time to get in the saddle!
You are going to join Boston, Gypsy and their friends on a Wild West experience perfect for would-be 'Cowkids '. Leap up on your trusty steed for your first riding lesson, try your hand at lassoing the cow-horns, then tuck into 'Ranch Burger and Beans '. This experience is ideal if you have never been on a horse before, the riding will be mostly at walking pace until all participants can control their horses at a jog.
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Hampshire (South East)
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Dolphin and Whale Watching
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A chance to observe some of Britain's most beautiful marine creatures in their natural habitat.
Watching dolphins and whales in their natural environment is always a magical experience. We give you that experience of going out on a boat trip to visit the fascinating marine life of Britain 's coastline. The variety of wildlife encountered depends on the location and the time of year chosen.
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Penzance, Cornwall (South West), Cromarty (Scotland) or New Quay (Wales)
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Llama Trekking with Cream Tea for One
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Enjoy a leisurely walk along the picturesque Jurassic coastline accompanied by a llama!
Get up close to these fantastic creatures as you enjoy an afternoon walk across the south west coast of England. You will take in the breathtaking views as you lead your friendly llama through the beautiful countryside. Half-way through the trek you will stop for a break en-route to enjoy a traditional Devonshire cream tea, with scones, jam and clotted cream.
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Devon (South West)
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WWF Adopt a Dolphin
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Help support WWF in its important work by adopting an endangered species
Few animals hold such a firm place in the public’s affections than these extremely intelligent mammals.Their playful inquisitive and social behaviour makes them an ideal adoption gift for anyone. With your support WWF can continue researching and protecting many marine species around the world and the oceans in which they live.
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Donkey Adoption
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Why not adopt an adorable donkey? Ideal for the person who has everything!
Yes, there are a number of donkeys from all over Europe who could do with some loving! Your recipient will receive a photo of the donkey they have adopted along with his or her life story. Also in the adoption pack is a fluffy donkey, with name tag, together with adoption certificate, and of course your accompanying message on the gift tag. They will also receive a news letter and new photo in 6 months time. Should you really hit it off...you can even visit them on their care farm!
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UK Wide delivery
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Newmarket Horseracing Experience
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A complete horseracing tour including the National Stud, National Horseracing Museum and behind the scenes visit.
Learn all about the gee gees with this horseracing day in Newmarket - the headquarters of UK racing. Begin with a tour of a working establishment to see the horses in training. Next discover the "Sport of Kings " at the National Horseracing Museum and finally visit the National Stud - a showcase for British thoroughbred breeding.
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Newmarket, Suffolk (East)
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Big Cat Encounter
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Get close to the big cats and even feed them by hand!
Join the staff who look after the big cats at this Kent breeding centre and get really close to these magnificent animals! The centre is not open to the general public so this is a truly rare opportunity to spend time behind the scenes. While they're safely held in enclosures throughout the experience, you'll be only millimetres away and will even get the chance to hand feed one of the cats! You'll also enjoy a guided tour of the site and get a chance to chat with the knowledgeable and friendly staff.
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Kent (South East)
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Shadow the Big Cats Keeper (Weekend)
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Face to face with the King of the Jungle.
See behind the scenes at one of the UK 's premier big cat collections as you shadow a Big Cat Keeper for a day. The savage beauty of these majestic beasts has captivated people for centuries but now you can get to see the hard work that goes into ensuring they are happy and well in captivity. Including an opportunity to feed the animals by hand through the bars of their cage, this is a once in a lifetime chance to get up close and personal with Lions, Tigers and Cheetahs.
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Hertfordshire (South East)
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Feed Big Cats by Hand Experience
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Close enough to feel their breath, fortunately there is a cage between you!
Feeding big cats by hand is normally a suicidal pursuit but this time you can get as close as you dare in the knowledge that there is a sturdy enclosure separating you from the jaws of these beautiful but ferocious beasts. Under the instruction of an experienced keeper you will be able to feel that cat 's whiskers and smell their breath in this once in a lifetime experience which is suitable for anyone over the age of 16.
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Hertfordshire (South East)
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Bird of Prey Day UK Wide
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Spend a day with some of the most magnificent creatures on the planet!
Falconry techniques have been refined over centuries and passed down from many falconers. This full day course gives you the opportunity to share in this knowledge, and also to interact with these magnificent birds of prey up close before learning how to fly them to the fist. These birds are not trained to do tricks they simply mimic what comes naturally to them. All the birds on show will display their natural instincts to soar, quarter, pounce and mantle.
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Kent, Essex, West Sussex, Bedfordshire (South East) Cornwall (South West) West Midlands, Derbyshire (Midlands) North Yorkshire, Cheshire (North) Fife, Perthshire (Scotland)
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Eagle Day in North Yorkshire
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Hands on experience with these magnificent and rare creatures.
Experience the rare opportunity to get close to these magnificent creatures and learn more about each of them. Once you are confident with the birds you can progress on to actual handling and flying of the eagles. The types of eagles flown will depend on the time of year, but species include Golden Hybrids, American Bald Eagles, Russian Steppe Eagles and Mountain Hawk eagles. All the eagles fly free so remember to duck when you spot an eagle stooping straight towards you from a height of 1000ft!
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Skipton, North Yorkshire (North)
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Two Hour Western Riding Experience
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Saddle up pard'ner, and take a ride into the New Forest. Ages from 12.
Our 'Paint ' and Appaloosas will take you for a two hour Western Trail through the New Forest National Park, meandering across the stunning scenery of grasslands and heaths, riding amongst the wild forest ponies and on into the woods. Back at the stables a BBQ of sizzling Chicken n Steak with plenty of hot coffee awaits.
You don 't have to be a John Wayne to Trail Ride, the Western style of riding is more relaxed and many of our riders have never been on horses before. So come on p’dner, lets saddle up and ride ‘em out!
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Hampshire (South East)
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Newmarket All Day Racing Tour
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Place your bets! A behind the scenes tour, visit to the National Horseracing Museum and an afternoon at the races
The perfect day out for any horseracing fan! The morning includes a two hour tour of a Newmarket stables where you will get the chance to see the horses at close quarters. Then after time at the National Horseracing Museum it's off to the gallops for an afternoon in the Members ' Enclosure where your expert guide will help you pick a winner!
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Newmarket, Suffolk (East)
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Western Working Day Experience
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A morning in the stables with your steed before an afternoon on the hack.
A great opportunity to learn more about these magnificent horses and receive a lesson in Western riding - very different to the European style. Learn how to groom, tack up and get to know your mount so that you both can enjoy your day together as you take a Western Riding Lesson and join a Western Trail through the New Forest National Park. This day is perfect for those who love horses and want to learn more about their care as well as riding. Also included is a BBQ lunch for the rider and plenty of hay for the trusty steed.
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Hampshire (South East)
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Jousting Experience
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In the words of Samuel L Jackson, it's time to get medieval on your horse.
Travel back in time and be a Knight for the day in this action packed medieval thrills experience. With expert horsemen and actors at your side you will be taught the skills used by Knights including how to use a shield and lance, horse control, how to strike targets, mounted period games and foot fights with swords and quarterstaffs. The event concludes with the chance to dress in medieval costume and show off your skills in a mini medieval tournament.
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Warwick (Midlands)
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Discover Polo Experience at Ascot Park
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Learn the Sport of Kings!
Experience the challenge and thrill of riding a Polo pony as you take your first steps to learning this time-honoured, energetic game. From mounted ball skills to polo riding, you’ll revel in this blue-blooded tactical team sport in Ascot Park’s beautiful surrounds and immaculate enclosed all-weather arena. Highly-trained staff and ponies keep lessons challenging yet safe. Following your experience, you are invited to stay on for the practice Club chukkas, Challenge Matches and Tournament polo scheduled.
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Chobham, Surrey (South East)
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