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Animal Experiences

Our animal experiences allow you to get up close and personal with some of our most popular animals! As part of your experience, you will meet and chat with our knowledgeable keepers – a great opportunity to learn about the animals from the people that know them best.

Experience bookings are temporarily closed.

We are changing the way our animal experiences can be booked - as a result they are currently unavailable for purchase.

They will be re-launching soon, please check back here at a later date or keep an eye on our social media.

Thank you for bearing with us whilst we implement these changes.

What if I have already bought an experience?

We are honouring all previously purchased experiences. If you have purchased an experience voucher, please contact us at keeperexperience@paigntonzoo.uk to get booked in.

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