Your chance to meet some of our animals up close and personal!
Bitesize Encounter with our Binturong
Meet our Binturong up close and feed them some tasty treats!
Keeper Note – Our lovely Binturong couple are very gentle, but I’m afraid that they have no table manners!
Duration: 10 minutes maximum
Time: 11am
Number of people per encounter: maximum of 6
Price: £10 per person (this does NOT include zoo admission)
Age restrictions: 6 years +
Photo credit: Alison Bamber
Bitesize Encounter with our Arctic Fox
Meet our Arctic Foxes up close and feed them some tasty meaty treats!
Duration: 10 minutes maximum
Time: 12noon
Number of people per encounter: maximum of 6
Price: £10 per person (this does NOT include zoo admission)
Age restrictions: 6 years +
Photo credit: Alison Bamber
Bitesize Encounter with our Fruit Bats
Feed our colony of free flying Sebas Short tailed Fruit Bats!
Keeper note: give your eyes a few seconds to adjust to lighting when you first get in there and you will be amazed!
Duration: 10 minutes maximum
Time: 3.30pm
Number of people per encounter: maximum of 6
Price: £10 per person (this does NOT include zoo admission)
Age restrictions: 6 years +
Please note this encounter takes place in our Nocturnal House which is dimly lit.
What you need to know before you book
Zoo admission is NOT included in the bitesize encounter price. Admission must be booked and paid for separately, click here to book your zoo admission tickets.
Anyone completing the encounter that is under the age of 18, must be accompanied by a responsible adult who will need to pay zoo admission. The responsible adult will not be permitted to enter the encounter area or participate in the encounter. The responsible adult will spectate from the public viewing area.
The encounter is only for people of the minimum age or above. If a person is booked for an encounter that is not above the minimum age they will not be allowed to complete the encounter and no refund will be given.
If you have any allergies, visual/hearing/mobility impairments, and/or any medical conditions you must contact us before booking to make sure that we can provide you with a safe and enjoyable experience. If you arrive for an encounter without declaring any of the above and we can not provide you with a safe and enjoyable encounter no refund will be issued. Upon arrival you will be asked to complete a Health & Safety Declaration form before your encounter. The encounters are not suitable for pregnant persons. Please contact Wild Discovery if you are a wheelchair user to discuss.
Once a booking has been made, online or with a gift voucher no refunds are given. A booking can be transferred when a minimum of 72 hours notice is provided, subject to availability by emailing info@wilddiscovery.co.uk, along with your booking reference number and preferred new date.
Please make sure you dress for the British weather as the Arctic Fox bitesize encounter takes place outside.
No entry into the Binturong or Arctic Fox enclosures is permitted.
There is no guarantee that the animal(s) will participate, whilst the keeper will do everything possible to encourage the animal we will not force them.
Please read the full terms and conditions before booking an encounter.
Click here to book your Bitesize Encounter.
Gift Vouchers are now available to purchase here.