Family Meerkat Encounter and Afternoon Tea for Four at Twycross Zoo

Get ready for a meer-vellous family day out at Twycross Zoo with a meerkat encounter and afternoon tea for four! Enjoy all-day zoo entry as you explore over 100 acres of fascinating wildlife, the only UK zoo which is home to all four great apes, along with hundreds of other animals, including tigers, rhinos, penguins, giraffes, and more. The highlight of your visit? Getting up close and personal with the playful meerkats! Go behind the scenes to prepare their enrichment then step into their enclosure and watch as these curious creatures move around you, eagerly awaiting their dinner. After your encounter, relax with a delightful afternoon tea, perfect for unwinding and reflecting on your unique experience – an ideal day out for any animal-loving family!

What's included?

• Enjoy a full day's entry to Twycross Zoo for four
• Get up close and personal during a meerkat encounter
• Savour a delicious afternoon tea
• Take away a fabulous souvenir
• See hundreds of animals including tigers, rhinos, penguins, giraffes and more

What do I need to know?

• Your voucher is valid for two adults and two children
• This experience is available Sunday-Friday, year-round
• The zoo opens at 10am every day. Hours may vary - please contact the venue for details on seasonal closing times and last entries
• All participants must check in at Guest Services on arrival, or at least 15 minutes prior to experience
• Please note, sturdy closed-toe shoes and long trousers/jeans are required. All participants must wear the provided gloves during the experience
• Anyone showing signs of any transmissible disease/covid/flu cannot participate
• The meerkat encounter is available at 12.30pm or 3.30pm
• Please note, if the 12.30pm encounter is booked then afternoon tea will be at 3.30pm. If the 3.30pm encounter is booked then afternoon tea will take place at 2pm. Please email the venue at least 5 days in advance if you have any special dietary requests
• There is no wheelchair access available for this experience due to enclosure restrictions. Guests must make the venue aware of any additional needs/accessibility requirements at least 5 days in advance
• Minimum age: 6 years. The maximum age for a child is 17 years. All children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+ years
• All dates are subject to availability