Animal Encounters & Experiences
Get Closer Than Ever to Your Favourite Animals
Step behind the scenes at Drayton Manor Zoo and experience life as a zookeeper! Our Animal Encounters and Experiences offer unforgettable opportunities to meet some of our most incredible residents, from mischievous meerkats to mighty Andean bears.
Each session lets guests help prepare food, create enrichment, and feed the animals all under the guidance of our experienced zookeepers. Every experience is safe, educational, and completely unforgettable.
Select the animal experience you’re interested in below to find out more...
Andean Bear Encounter
Step into the world of the Andean bear! Prepare treats, hide enrichment, and feed these rare animals up close in an unforgettable VIP encounter at Drayton Manor Zoo.
Meerkat Encounter
Meet our meerkats and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience! Prepare food, scatter live bugs, and meet our curious residents up close in this exciting VIP encounter.
Caybara Encounter
Join our capybara’s for a calm, up-close experience. Help prepare snacks, add enrichment, and spend time with these friendly, laidback residents in a unique VIP encounter.