Big Cat Encounter - Weekdays
About this experience
Get up close to some of the world’s most incredible animals, with a Big Cat Encounter at the Big Cat Sanctuary. Home to over 45 cat species, including African lions, Sumatran tigers, Amur Leopards, jaguars and snow leopards, The Big Cat Sanctuary is dedicated to saving some of the most iconic yet endangered species on the planet.
Take an exclusive tour of this beautiful sanctuary and find out what The Big Cat Sanctuary are doing to preserve the future of these beautiful animals. Not only will you get up close and personal with the big cats, you’ll even be able to hand-feed one yourself! A true once-in-a-lifetime experience, it’s a day you’ll never forget.
SKU: PWHFEW
For 1
participant12 Months
ValidityFlexible
BookingEasy
ExchangesInstant
Delivery
“Wonderful Big Cat Experience”
Brilliant experience and very interesting. Sam and Abby were excellent guides. I chose Sophia the jaguar and Ngozi the white lion to feed. I had been expecting to do the feeding using a stick, but it was a much more exciting and intimate experience hand feeding them with a chicken leg! I was very taken aback by how big Ngozi was but Sam guided me through it safely and all fingers accounted for! I thoroughly recommend this experience.
What's Included
- Guided tour of big cat sanctuary
- Hand-feed a big cat
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival at the centre, you will be greeted by staff. Following a safety briefing, you will receive a guided tour of the site where you’ll discuss the conservation needs of cat species worldwide with one of the sanctuary’s highly-trained team.
You will have the chance to get close to some of the most efficient killers on the planet whilst they remain safely in their enclosures. You will also have an opportunity to hand-feed one of the big cats. Make sure you bring your camera, as there will be opportunities to take photographs throughout the activity.
Location
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South East
- Ashford, Kent
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 16 (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
- Ladies in the early stages of pregnancy are asked to consult their doctor or midwife before booking
- Disabled participants are welcome; the site is accessible to all except in very wet weather when the grass surface may not be suitable for wheelchair users
- Each additional participant is charged at £99 (includes handfeeds), with a requested minimum donation of £70 per person for all guests over the age of 11
- A maximum of four guests/participants per voucher holder . This will allow them to accompany the voucher holder and take photographs only (Guest will not be able to participate)
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
This experience is available Monday to Friday throughout the year. Exclusions may apply.
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience.
What about insurance?
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.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
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Customer Reviews
“Wonderful Big Cat Experience”
Brilliant experience and very interesting. Sam and Abby were excellent guides. I chose Sophia the jaguar and Ngozi the white lion to feed. I had been expecting to do the feeding using a stick, but it was a much more exciting and intimate experience hand feeding them with a chicken leg! I was very taken aback by how big Ngozi was but Sam guided me through it safely and all fingers accounted for! I thoroughly recommend this experience.
“An AMAZING experience - not to be missed”
This really was the best experience I have been on. So close to all the animals and having a personal guide giving so much information including going to lunch afterwards at a local pub! Feeding the animals was an experience on its own.
“Exhilarating ”
The big cat encounter was both incredible and educational. To get so close and hand feed these stunning and magnificent creatures was absolutely amazing.