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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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Laura · 28-12-2025

Brilliant gift

I bought this experience for my daughter and she absolutely loved it!
Meeting the Meerkats for Two, Oxfordshire
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
Dan · 11-02-2026

Kew Little Pigs

Easy to book and excited to go
Animal Encounters Choice Voucher
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
Elis · 10-03-2026

Definitely Recommend

Got bought this as a Christmas present from my girlfriend, really enjoyed the experience and meerkats were so funny with their different mannerisms. The fact you got to see and feed 2 different groups was a bonus as well. We are already looking at booking other experiences here and redoing the meerkat experience we enjoyed it that muxh, definitely recommend.
Experience for Two to Meet the Meerkats
Michelle · 12-09-2022

Special gift

Really enjoyed our gift and experience with the meerkats , staff was friendly
Meet the Meerkats Experience at Lucky Tails Alpaca Farm for Two
D.d · 17-04-2024

Amazing

Bought as a birthday treat for my partner , we went mid week . Had a really good time , we were well looked after , really informative and the keeper made it fun (we built sandcastles with the meerkats) definitely recommend
Meet the Animals for Two at Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
Becky · 28-01-2019

Meerkat experience

It was an amazing experience with the friendliest meerkats! You could stroke and feed them as they jumped all over you. And the staff were amazing, you could really tell how much they cared for these rescue animals! Amazing place
Meet the Meerkats with Park Entry for Two at Ark Wildlife Park
Maz · 24-05-2022

Best birthday gift

The whole experience was amazing and the keeper obviously loves her job and made it so special. Thank you
Meerkat Encounter at Drusillas Zoo Park for One
Bazza · 15-06-2022

Best present ??

My wife and myself had an absolutely fantastic experience with the meerkat family, the knowledgeable keeper made us feel well at ease while in the enclosure fantastic time.
Meerkat Encounter for Two in Lincolnshire