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Tiger Milk Feeding Experience
This is the ultimate in bonding a tiger fanatic to a real-life milk-lapping tiger! It may sound a bit bizarre but, basically, this experience involves a plant sprayer bottle, milk from a goat, an adult tiger and. . . a very lucky, and by the end of the session, experienced human tiger milk feeder! Following complimentary entry into the zoo, the tiger milk feeder is met by specialist animal care staff who explain the golden rule book of safe and successful tiger meeting and feeding procedures and etiquettes.
The next step is to be introduced to the cats and try out a tiger 'chuff' as a way of saying 'hello' politely in their language. Once all are settled, the intermittent milk feeding begins and lasts as long as the quota of milk or the tiger wishes to lap for . The tiger milk feeding team will be on-hand to answer any questions and chat about their fascinating work with big cats. At the end of the experience, and once goodbyes are said, the guest feeder will receive a souvenir package consisting of a certificate, T-shirt and cuddly toy, not to mention a life-time of tiger tales to tell…
Tiger Milk Feed: £100
The milk feeding experience of a tiger is a very close, personal experience and one hat will never be forgotten by the person taking part. It is one of those very rare moments that can be treasured forever. The experience is non-contact and involves feeding one of our fully grown tigers goats milk through the enclosure with a spray pump bottle. The experience lasts for approimately 20 - 30 minutes and is suitable for both children (over 12 years old) and adults.
The experience takes place at the Isle of Wight Zoo and involves the following:
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Free admission to the Zoo
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One free observer to accompany you (entrance fee is required)
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On arrival a health and safety briefing
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Feeding one of our big cats with goats milk
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A certificate as a reminder of the experience
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A mounted tiger photograph
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A tiger soft toy
The experience can take place 5 days a week either 12 noon or 2pm and has to be booked and paid for in advance.
Any accompany adults pay an aditional £5 to observe (one observer is free of charge) and take photographs of the experience. Limited to 4 adults accompanying, children must be 12 years of age.
Normal admssion charges apply to anyone accompanying.
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Lemur Art Experience
We would be lying if we told you that all members of our ring-tailed lemur troop had an artistic flair. We have, however, discovered that Berenty and Michelle are particularly talented and the others just enjoy expressing themselves on canvas. You may have heard of chimps or elephants trying their hands or trunks with a paint brush but, as far as we know, we are the only zoo with resident lemur artists! So here is a truly unique opportunity to arrange for yourself, family member or friend to mingle with a characterful troop of charming Madagascan primates while they paint till their hearts content. Following the complimentary entry into the zoo, the specialist animal care staff will run through the important rules and top tips for entering into lemur society.
After humans and lemurs unite, and the painting materials are in place, the experience begins as they hop skip and jump over and (hopefully) onto a canvas, painting as they go using nothing but their bare hands and feet. If it's time for a well-earned break from creating great art, (or just a bit of a mess!), the guest may then find themselves becoming a human tree for the artists to rest on, which is a magical sensation guaranteed never to be forgotten. At the end of the spell-binding session the artwork is donated from artists to guest to cherish forever. We think the results are worthy of a place in the Tate Modern but perhaps we should leave that judgment to you!
Lemur Art: £150
This unique experience is full contact and involves feeding our ring tailed lemurs whilst they create your own individual piece of art on a canvas. This experience is for two people and you can choose which colour canvas you would like and which paints to go onto it. The experience lasts appromimately 30 - 40 minutes and is suitable for both adults and Children over 12 years.
The experience takes place at the Isle of Wight Zoo and involves the following:
- Free admission to the Zoo
- On arrival health and Safety briefing
- Choose the colour canvas and paints, which can be taken home with you after the experience.
- A certificate as a reminder of the experience
The experience can take place once a week at 2.30pm and needs to be booked and paid for in advance.
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Lemur Feeding Experience
Arguably, the quickest and best way to a lemurs' heart is through his or hers stomach! Our lemurs are fed in many different ways to keep them enriched and stimulated. But, they have developed a particular taste for lunching and socializing with non zoo-uniformed human food dispensers! At feeding-time the lemurs' taste buds come close to bursting with anticipation of their lovingly prepared luscious grub so this is the perfect opportunity to get up close and personal with these captivating animals.
This mesmerizing experience begins with complimentary entry into the zoo and a brief introduction, by the specialist animal care team, which sets the scene for how to interact with a group of animated primates! On entry into the lemurs outdoor home, the experience comes to life as the individuals emerge to investigate the newcomers. Armed with grapes galore the guest then has the glorious responsibility of hand-feeding these gentle animals. The lemur feeding team will be on hand to ensure both lemurs and guest get the most from each other's special time together and no questions are left unanswered. This intimate experience aims to satisfy the appetite of any lemur fan!
Lemur Feeding: £75
This experience gives you the opportunity to feed our ring tailed lemurs in their enclosure. You will be able to ask our keepers anything you like about them and will have your own personal talk on them too.
The experience takes place at the Isle of Wight Zoo and involves the following:
- Free admission to the zoo for two people
- On arrival Health and Safety briefing
- A certificate as a reminder of the experience
The lemur feed will be for two people and held on a Thursday at 2.30pm.
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