Type of place
Habitat
Area
Base Camp
Status
Open
Facilities

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Meet the Tigers

Get up close and feed world's biggest cat, the Amur tiger, with a special Meet the Tigers experience.

Ticket and Voucher Holders:

This experience will run from 31 August 2024 - End of December 2024.

For voucher holders who have not yet redeemed their experience please follow the booking link above to redeem your voucher. If your voucher has expired during the closure period please take a look at our live availability by clicking the book now link. You will then need to complete the enquiry by clicking this link. Please include your voucher number and the date you wish to book and we will issue your ticket.

2025 Dates 

For 2025 we are reviewing this experience to ensure that we are providing the best experience for our participants and our Tiger, Miron.

We will be posting an update regarding availability on 3rd December 2024.

This is a once in a lifetime experience to meet and feed a beautiful Amur tiger. Hosted by an expert zookeeper, you'll get a unique insight into the life of an Amur tiger and the chance to ask questions about these incredible animals. 

Book meet the tigers

Tiger experience 

This 20 minute VIP experience begins with a health and safety briefing from our expert zoo keeper. You will then help our Zookeeper feed an Amur tiger whilst learning more about these amazing animals. There will be a maximum of four people taking part in the experience, giving you lots of time with the tiger and zoo keeper.

Tip: Meet the Tigers takes place behind the scenes and due to the small group size, spectators are not permitted access to this area.

Meet the Tigers experience includes:

  • Meet and feed an Amur tiger
  • Meet an expert zoo keeper and discover more about our tigers

Please note that admission to Whipsnade Zoo is not included and must be purchased separately. 

Visitor experiences

Please note: Children MUST be over the age of 12 years old to participate and must be accompanied by a participating adult (maximum 2 children per adult).

Important information about your experiences:

  • We require you to wear gloves to take part in this experience. This is to ensure both your safety and that of our animals.
  • Admission to the zoo is not included and must be purchased separately.
  • Participants must be 12 years of age or older 
  • Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult guardian – each adult must also have a valid zoo entry ticket. No more than 2 children per adult
  • Pregnant or nursing mothers cannot participate
  • Participants with learning or visual impairment must be accompanied by a carer. Accompanying carers can enter the behind the scenes area free of charge but will not participate in the experience. 
  • Wheelchair access is not available for this experience. For more information please discuss with us when you book
  • Please see our full terms and conditions for more information

Availability 

  • Meet the Tigers takes place at 11am on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the year. 
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