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ANIMAL EXPERIENCES
Explore unforgettable encounters with our exclusive animal experiences, providing an up-close and personal connection with our captivating creatures.
Ideal as a unique gift or a shared adventure with loved ones, these experiences are available from March to October. Experiences take place on Thursdays & Sundays.
See below for more details, or email education@johnsonsofoldhurst.co.uk to book!
For full T&C's please see below.
£40
Age 5-9
Spend 45 minutes with our zoo keepers, helping to feed our goats and tortoises!
Experiences can be booked at 11 am or 2 pm.
All mini keepers must be supervised by an adult.
£60
Age 10-15
Spend 45 minutes with a zoo keeper, learning and helping to feed the animals, including... holding a snake!
Experiences can be booked at 11 am or 2 pm.
All junior keepers must be supervised by an adult.
£70
| or £120 for two!
Age 16+
| we accept ages 14-15 if accompanied by a paying adult.
Spend 30 minutes meeting and feeding our Crocodilians. Hear all about why we love these fascinating creatures and enjoy a small tour of our tropical house by one of our zoo keepers.
Experiences can be booked at 11am or 2pm.
£100
| or £150 for two!
Age 16+
| we accept ages 14-15 if accompanied by a paying adult.
Spend 30 minutes meeting and feeding our lions. Hear all about their favourite food, fascinating facts plus conservation projects for these majestic creatures.
Experiences can be booked at 11am or 2pm.
Johnsons Gift Cards
Consider gifting the magic of animal encounters with our zoo experience gift cards, ensuring a memorable experience redeemable on the chosen day.
HOW IT WORKS
Purchase a Johnsons gift card via our farm shop stating the desired amount
for example: £100 for a Lion Feeding Experience.
Present the gift card to the lucky individual.
Book the experience via email giving your gift card number for confirmation.
Arrive at Johnsons and enjoy your experience.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All gift cards remain valid for up to a year from the day of purchase.
If amount is not redeemed on an experience, the gift card will still be valid for use in all other locations on the Johnsons of Old Hurst site.
Gift cards are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Gift cards will not be replaced if lost or stolen.
*All experiences must be pre-paid and booked three weeks in advance.
If paying via gift card, a gift card number will be required at the time of booking.
Experience prices include zoo entry for the individual.
Due to health and safety, lateness could result in losing the full experience plus the full amount pre-paid.
All cancellations and rescheduling must be made at least 2 weeks in advance.
Johnsons Zoo can not be held responsible or reschedule the experience in adverse weather though we will always do our best to make the experience the best it can be.
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