Get Up Close with Our Meerkats!
Looking for a truly special animal experience?
Come and meet our wonderful meerkats at Messingham Zoo! Enjoy up to 30 minutes discovering these fascinating little animals, learning about their personalities and watching their curious behaviour.
With feeding included, it’s a fantastic opportunity to get closer to our meerkats and create some lovely memories.
Suitable for ages 6 and above.
Our Meet the Meerkat experience can be purchased for yourself, for a loved one or a friend. A meerkat experience would make the perfect present for any animal lover !
What Does the Meerkat Experience Include?
Your meerkat experience includes up to 30 minutes spending time with our fascinating meerkats.
Our meerkats will often climb on your lap during the experience and love to meet new friends.
During your visit you will:
- Meet our curious meerkats.
- Learn about their behaviour and personalities.
- Enjoy feeding the meerkats.
- One-on-one time with your Zoo Keeper to answer all your meerkat related questions.
- A fantastic opportunity to get some amazingly close photos of the meerkats from inside their enclosure.
- Discover more about how we care for these wonderful animals.
Our experiences are suitable for anyone aged 6 and above, with up to four people able to participate at the same time.
Animal welfare always comes first, and all experiences are supervised by our team.
Accessibility – Everyone Is Welcome!
At Messingham Zoo, we want as many people as possible to enjoy our wonderful animal experiences.
Our Meerkat Experience is available to wheelchair users, so you can enjoy meeting our curious meerkats and discovering more about these fascinating animals.
If you have any accessibility requirements or would like to discuss your needs before booking, please get in touch with our team. We’ll be happy to discuss the experience with you and help make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
📧 Email: messinghamzoo@gmail.com
📞 Telephone: 07906 023147
Meerkat Experience Prices
ONE PERSON – £45
Enjoy a special up-close experience with our meerkats.
TWO PEOPLE – £80
Share this wonderful experience with a friend, partner or family member!
Important age and supervision information
Participants must be aged 6 or above.
What’s included?
- Up to 30 minutes with our meerkats.
- Feeding included.
- Admission into Messingham Zoo for each experience participant.
- Ages 6 and above.
- Up to 4 people can participate at once.
Your zoo admission is included in the experience price, so you can enjoy the rest of the zoo during your visit too!
For groups of three or four, please contact us for pricing.
Looking for a Unique Gift?
Looking for a Unique Gift?
Give someone a meerkat experience to remember!
Our Meerkat Experiences make a wonderful gift for birthdays, Christmas or any special occasion.
Why not surprise someone with the chance to meet our wonderful meerkats?
Gift vouchers are available and can be sent directly by email or posted out, with postage included at no extra cost!
To purchase a gift voucher, simply contact us:
Email: messinghamzoo@gmail.com
Telephone: 07906 023147
Please let us know whether you would prefer your voucher emailed or posted.
How to Book Your Meerkat Experience
Ready to meet our meerkats?
Booking your experience is easy!
To check availability and arrange your visit, please contact Messingham Zoo using one of the options below.
EMAIL US
GIVE US A CALL
07906 023147
Please let us know your preferred date and how many people would like to take part.
We look forward to welcoming you to Messingham Zoo!
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the experience last?
Up to 30 minutes.
What age can take part?
Our experiences are suitable for ages 6 and above.
How many people can take part?
Up to four people can enjoy the experience together.
Is feeding included?
Yes! Feeding is included in the experience.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes. Please contact us to arrange your experience.
Can I take photographs?
Please ask your keeper about photography arrangements on the day
Meerkat Experience – Terms and Conditions
Messingham Zoo reserves the right to alter, change or cancel an experience for any reason deemed necessary, including animal welfare, health and safety or operational requirements.
- Experience Duration: The duration of the experience advertised on our website, marketing material or advised by a member of staff is a guide only and may be subject to change depending on circumstances and the needs of the animals.
- Behaviour and Safety: Messingham Zoo reserves the right to ask any participant to leave the experience or site if they behave in an inappropriate, disruptive or unsafe manner, or fail to follow staff instructions.
- Minimum Age: The minimum age to participate in a Meerkat Experience is 6 years old.
- Adult Supervision: All participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult throughout their visit. The accompanying adult must hold a valid Messingham Zoo day admission ticket. This ticket is not included in the experience price.
- Appropriate Clothing: Participants must wear appropriate clothing for the experience. This includes long sleeves, long trousers and closed-toe shoes. Open-toed footwear is not permitted.
- Animal Welfare: The welfare of our meerkats always comes first. Interaction and feeding opportunities will be subject to the animals’ needs and behaviour on the day. Participants must follow all instructions given by their keeper.
- Bookings: All experiences must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.
- Cancellations and Changes: Please contact Messingham Zoo regarding changes or cancellations to bookings giving 48hours notification.
- General Conditions: All participants must respect the animals, their environment and Messingham Zoo’s rules and regulations throughout their visit.
- Arrival Time: Please arrive at the time agreed when your booking is confirmed.
- Advance Bookings: All Meerkat Experiences must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.
Ready for a Meerkat Adventure?
Come and meet our wonderful meerkats at Messingham Zoo!
Up to 30 minutes of fun, discovery and feeding.
£45 for one person | £80 for two people
Upgrade Your Experience!
Can’t get enough of our animals? Why not make a whole afternoon of it!
Alongside your Meerkat Experience, why not explore the other wonderful animals at Messingham Zoo or book a Keeper experience and make lots more animal friends.
We offer a fantastic opportunity to get closer to some of your favourite animals and make even more special memories.
There’s plenty more to discover at Messingham Zoo!
Why not ask our team about our other animal experiences when booking?
Email: messinghamzoo@gmail.com
Telephone: 07906 023147
We look forward to seeing you!