Step into the world of predators with this thrilling Meet the Carnivores Zoo Keeper Experience at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World. Designed for true animal lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, this one-hour encounter brings you face-to-face with some of nature’s most fascinating hunters, safely, responsibly and under expert supervision.
This immersive experience is available for groups of 2, 4 or 6 people and includes full admission to Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, allowing you to explore the rest of the park before or after your session.
During your hour-long carnivore encounter, you’ll meet four top predators gaining insight into their behaviours, habitats and unique adaptations.
This Carnivore Experience currently includes*:
Please note: From the 1st of January 2027, snake handling will not be included in this experience. This will be replaced with handling an African Pygmy Hedgehog.
An experienced zoo keeper remains with you throughout, ensuring the highest standards of safety and animal welfare while sharing fascinating facts and answering questions along the way.
This carnivore experience combines education with excitement, offering rare photo opportunities and unforgettable moments with species many people only ever see from a distance. It’s hands-on, engaging and designed to foster respect and understanding for these incredible animals.
Ideal for thrill-seekers, wildlife fans or anyone searching for a unique animal encounter in the UK, you don’t want to miss meeting these carnivores.
A rare chance to meet, feed and learn about some of the animal kingdom’s most captivating predators, all in one unforgettable hour.
*All animal interactions are subject to the animals' behaviour, welfare and willingness to participate. Specific handling and feeding opportunities cannot be guaranteed.
Importantly, customers do not enter the wild cat enclosures or stroke the servals or bobcats. These interactions take place through the enclosure fencing only.
The welfare of the animals is of utmost importance and we are privileged to get so close to them. They will not be forced to do anything against their nature and all interaction is done on their terms.
The experience is one hour long and will be taken in groups of 6. This is a shared experience, not a private session.
What to wear
For animal welfare and visitor safety, participants must wear:
Full-length trousers covering the ankles (leggings and tights are not suitable).
Closed-toe and closed-heel footwear (no sandals or Crocs).
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty as you may be sat on the floor with the animals and please remember that this experience takes place outdoors.
Available throughout the year - subject to availability
Booking well in advance is recommended, particularly for weekends and school holidays, as availability can become limited.
Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.
Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.
Images are for illustrative purposes only. The experience may vary by location or availability. Please refer to the experience description for full details of what is included.
A birthday present for my husband. I paid for all our family to enjoy this experience together and it was well worth it. My husband loved handling the snake. Holding the skunk was among the favourite activity. Would do it again.
A lovely experience, great to learn about the variety of animals and to have the chance to feed them and handle the ones where it was appropriate. Really friendly and knowledgeable keeper too 😊.
I was given this voucher as a birthday gift. We went to Hoo Farm which is a lovely place. Lots to do for animal loving adults and particularly good for children with a full animated dinosaur experience and good play areas. We got to hold a snake, skunk, fed foxes and a civit cat. The lady who took us round was so knowledgeable and clearly loved her role. Am going to book lemur experience next. Thank you hoo farm
Had a smashing hour during the Carnivores Experience. Our guide was informative and knowledgeable about the Serval, Red Fox, Skunk & Royal Python. Thank you.
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