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Meerkat Experiences

Prepare for some mischief as you come up close to these adorable little creatures. This day out would be a real treat for any animal lover.

What is a meerkat?

Commonly found in grasslands and deserts, the meerkat is a mammal of the mongoose family. They’re incredibly sociable animals which makes them great fun to interact with. This is one of our most popular animal experiences, with meerkats capturing the hearts of many animal lovers. So treat someone to an exciting and unforgettable close encounter. Ever inquisitive, these cheeky critters will be just as delighted to see you too.

Meet the Meerkats Experience

Know someone who’s meerkat mad? Well, why not treat them to this special gift for their birthday. Choose from a selection of experiences, all giving you the chance to form a bond with the meerkats. As these curious creatures climb over you, you’re bound to make some friends too. Feed, hold and learn about these playful animals - it’s a delight.

Where is the nearest Meerkat Experience to me?

You can enjoy a memorable meerkat encounter at many sanctuaries and zoos in the UK. These experiences are available at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire, several wildlife parks in Cumbria and other locations. So book a place to meet the meerkats and take some fantastic photos. It’s a day they won’t forget.

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Real Customer Stories

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Val · 05-11-2025

Excellent experience!

Website was easy to use with information about how to use the voucher. On arrival to Hoover Farm it was easy to use the voucher. The guide who took us on the experience was knowledgeable, professional and friendly. My son and granddaughter had the best time and enjoyed interacting with 2 sorts of lemurs and meerkats. Well worth the money for a priceless memory making experience.
One Hour Meerkat and Lemur Experience for Two at Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World
Liz · 29-05-2024

Wonderful experience

Full on lovely time feeding meerkats- stroking and interacting. The time went so quickly - had very informative guide as well
Meerkat Encounter for Two in Lincolnshire
Shellywelly · 24-01-2022

Lovely meerkat experience

To start with the positives, a lovely time with the meerkats. But our experience was delayed so we had less than the hour which was a shame- delayed due to us not knowing where to sign in and it was a bit disorganized. But the actual experience was worth it, the meerkats are lovely, very friendly and love the attention and to snuggle. There was a young kid there and they snuggled in her coat. We were concerned about the lack of heat in the cabin for the meerkats, I know they originate from colder climates but thetes no sand in the pen for them to bury themselves and keep warm ? Staff were knowledgeable and they all seemed to enjoy it there. Be warned its very muddy but they provide wellies for you. A perfect hands on experience with the little meerkats.
Meet the Meerkats Experience at Lucky Tails Alpaca Farm for Two
Bill · 27-06-2024

Great afternoon

We did the meerkat experience and it was absolutely amazing
Meeting the Meerkats for Two, Oxfordshire
Louise · 19-10-2025

Amazing

My 13-year-old and I had an amazing time on the meerkat experience. We went into three different enclosures where the meerkats climbed on us, sat on us and we got to feed them. We were really lucky as in the last enclosure there were three babies (6 wks) who also climbed on us and wanted lots of snuggles. Our guide was Charlotte who was fab and very knowledgeable. The actual zoo is great too with lots of different animals to see and some to handfeed as well. Definitely recommend this experience gift, and Hoo Zoo
Experience for Two to Meet the Meerkats
Tl · 04-08-2025

Great fun

Great experience very knowledgeable keeper in with us and the meerkats are so cute
Meet the Meerkats for Two at Northumberland College Zoo
Dixie · 29-09-2025

Meet the Meerkats

Really good experience. The keeper was very knowledgeable and kept the experience fun and factual to suit the behavior of the Meerkats. Good little zoo to look round with a good variety of smaller animals both wild and domesticated. The little tea shack was good . Watch ouit for the hungry Peacock !!!!!
Animal Encounters Choice Voucher
Armadillo boy · 16-08-2025

Best gift ever

Went there for the armadillo experience for 2 there was four of us so myself and 1 child went in for it if your like me and love armadillos tick it of your list you get to hold and feed them you are given lots of information about them the zoo also does a meet and greet for armadillos and other animals up to four or five people and have your photo taken with the animals
Animal Experiences Choice Voucher