Animal Experiences

Our animal experiences give you the chance to get closer than ever to some of our most loved species. During your visit, you’ll meet and chat with our expert keepers, offering a unique opportunity to discover more about the animals from the people who care for them every day.

What if I have already bought an experience?

We are honouring all previously purchased experiences. If you have purchased an experience voucher, please contact us at experiences@newquayzoo.uk to get booked in.

Animal Experiences Are Coming Back!

Our much-loved Newquay Zoo Animal Experiences will be returning this Autumn offering unforgettable opportunities to get closer to some of the amazing animals that live at Newquay Zoo. Perfect for wildlife lovers, families, and anyone looking for a unique day out in Cornwall, these exclusive experiences give you the chance to meet our passionate keepers, learn more about the animals in their care, and discover how your visit helps support global conservation.

We'll be revealing more information about the experiences available very soon, so keep an eye on our social media channels for updates.

Red Panda Experience

Meet our red pandas at close range with a special one-to-one experience inside their enclosure. Hand-feed them, learn more about this fascinating species and hear all about their care from one of our expert keepers.

Penguin Experience

Step inside the penguin habitat, help feed our Humboldt penguins and discover more about their personalities, behaviour and care from our knowledgeable keeping team.

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Zookeeper Experience

Go behind the scenes at Newquay Zoo and spend four hours alongside our zoo team. Take part in a variety of keeper tasks, visit different areas of the zoo and discover what it takes to care for our animals.

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