Virgin Experience Days<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Right in the centre of London, you can step into the tropical oasis that is London Zoo. One of the most visited zoos in the UK, London Zoo has everything you could want from the animal kingdom. While there, you can visit the Land of the Lions, stop by the new Monkey Valley, or take a look in the man-made coral reef tank.<\/p>\n
London Zoo is also a key member of the ZSL (Zoological Society of London), a global conservation charity that uses proceeds to save habitats and wildlife around the world.<\/p>\n
Buy Visit to London Zoo for two adults and two children for \u00a3130.90 at Virgin Experience Days<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Feed the Capybaras for Two at Hobbledown Heath<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Karen Lau\/Unsplash<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Get a closer look at the world\u2019s largest rodents with a visit to the capybaras at Hobbledown Heath in Hounslow. With the help of an expert keeper, you\u2019ll get to step inside the enclosure and feed the capybaras yourself. Plus, there\u2019s plenty of opportunities to take photos and ask questions about these lazy animals.<\/p>\n
Buy Feed the Capybaras for Two at Hobbledown Heath for \u00a369 at Buyagift<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Full Day Wildlife Photography Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Virgin Experience Days<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Embrace your artsy side and spend the day capturing some magical moments with this Wildlife Photography Experience. At Millets Wildside in Oxfordshire, you\u2019ll have full access to the falconry centre and get the chance to photograph a range of majestic birds as they fly over water, swoop for prey and land on your arm.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll also get to photograph some of the other live-in animals, such as meerkats, skunks, reptiles. No experience is needed but you will have to bring your own camera for the day.<\/p>\n
Buy Full Day Wildlife Photography Experience at Millets Wildside for \u00a399 at Virgin Experience Days<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
The Zookeeper Experience for Two<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
BuyaGift<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Become a zookeeper for a day at Hobbledown Epsom and find out if you missed your true calling. During your day of work, you\u2019ll be shown how to prepare and distribute hay to the livestock, feed the meerkats, otters, lemurs and other small animals, and even get to muck in and clean some of the enclosures \u2013 lucky you!<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a tiring day, but you\u2019ll come out having fulfilled your dream of working with animals.<\/p>\n
Buy The Zookeeper Experience for Two for \u00a3189 at Buyagift<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Adopt and sponsor an animal<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Into the Blue<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
If animal conservation is important to you, then you might want to adopt or sponsor an animal from a charity. Simply pick your favourite species and donate to sponsor a specific animal for 12 months.<\/p>\n
In return you\u2019ll receive a souvenir pack complete with posters and information about your chosen creature, then you\u2019ll be sent an official adoption certificate and sometimes updates on how your animal is getting on.<\/p>\n
Adopt and sponsor an animal from \u00a320 at Into The Blue<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Alpaca Walk and Meet the Animals for Two<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Virgin Experience Days<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Alpaca walking has become insanely popular in the last few years. At Lucky Tails Alpaca Farm, they\u2019re all about giving you time with these fluffy friends. With this experience, you\u2019ll receive an introduction where you\u2019ll harness the alpaca yourself before taking it on a leisurely stroll around the grounds. There\u2019ll be plenty of chances to take pictures as you and your alpaca take in the Warwickshire countryside.<\/p>\n
Buy Alpaca Walk and Meet the Animals for Two at Lucky Tails Alpaca Farm for \u00a330 at Virgin Experience Days<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Yoga with Goats for Two in the Suffolk Countryside<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Virgin Experience Days<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Here\u2019s another new trend from recent years: goat yoga. Over a 75-minute class, you\u2019ll go through the classic yoga experience with a goat companion at your side. Surrounded by trees and nature, you\u2019ll discover how soothing this practice truly is.<\/p>\n
Buy Yoga with Goats for Two in the Suffolk Countryside for \u00a336 at Virgin Experience Days<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Half Day Beekeeping Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Virgin Experience Days<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Learn the art of beekeeping with a three-hour course at More Bees Please in Sheffield. During the workshop, your instructors will teach you all about the business of bees, from their life cycle and colonies to how to harvest and sell honey. You\u2019ll also get the chance to sample some of their sustainably sourced honey before you go.<\/p>\n
Buy Half Day Beekeeping Experience for \u00a360 at Virgin Experience Days<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Piggy Walk & Play Experience for One with Sweet Treats and Tea for Two<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Virgin Experience Days<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
If you go down to the Woods today you\u2019re sure of a pig<\/em> surprise. At Huckleberry Woods this spring, you can a walk with your very own micro pig. After that, you can go and meet the six other little pigs in the paddock before sitting down for a nice cup of tea with a friend.<\/p>\n
Buy Piggy Walk & Play Experience for One with Sweet Treats and Tea for Two for \u00a372 at Virgin Experience Days<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Dolphin Watching for Two<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Virgin Experience Days<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
You might not know that you can see dolphins off the coast of the UK, but it\u2019s true. Cardigan Bay in north Wales is one of the best spots in Europe for dolphin watching, with a semi-resident population of bottlenose dolphins. On this experience, your guide will take you out to the best locations for dolphin spotting while giving you plenty of facts along the way.<\/p>\n
Cardigan Bay is a Special Area of Conservation so you might also get to see other species, such as harbour porpoises, Atlantic grey seals and sunfish.<\/p>\n
Buy Dolphin Watching for Two for \u00a375 at Virgin Experience Days<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
The Bear Grylls Shark Dive Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Virgin Experience Days<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Descend into the depths and face your fears with this shark diving experience at the Bear Grylls Adventure centre in the West Midlands. For this day out, you\u2019ll be geared up with scuba equipment and briefed by the pro dive team before you head down into the tank, filled with over 1,000 creatures including sharks, rays and tropical fish.<\/p>\n
Buy The Bear Grylls Shark Dive Experience for \u00a3135 at Bear Grylls adventure<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Sea Life VIP Experiences<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Sea Life Birmingham<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
At Sea Life Birmingham, you can pick from a range of VIP experiences to enhance your day at the aquarium. You can choose Scatter Feed, where you\u2019ll be able to feed some of the smaller animals from up close; Ocean Feed, which gives you a behind-the-scenes look the UK\u2019s only 360 degree Ocean Tunnel; and Sharks After Dark, a private after-hours tour of the building and it\u2019s scariest inhabitants.<\/p>\n
Buy Sea Life VIP Experiences from \u00a345 at Sea Life<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Scottish Wildlife Cruise of Mallaig<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Experience Days<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Spot whales, sharks and dolphins off the coast of Mallaig in Scotland. On your cruise, you\u2019ll get to admire the rugged coastline and keep an eye out for animals as you pass the Isles of Skye and Loch Nevis.<\/p>\n
Buy Scottish Wildlife Cruise of Mallaig from \u00a318 at Experience Days<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Large Dog Spa Pamper Treatment<\/strong><\/h3>\n
$\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Red Letter Days<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Give your good boy the pamper they deserve with a large dog spa treatment. At a spa in Farnborough, your best friend will get treated in the best way with chemical- and cruelty-free products. Over the course of the session, they\u2019ll get a hydro-massage bath with aromatherapy shampoo, a gentle blow dry, a full body brushing and a trim of the eyes, feet and private area.<\/p>\n
Buy Large Dog Spa Pamper Treatment for \u00a3110 at Red Letter Days<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Sheepdog Training Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Virgin Experience Days<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Come-by! Out on the Yorkshire moors you can live like a real farmer by learning to train a sheep dog. With expert guidance, you\u2019ll learn all the instructions and techniques that come with herding sheep and get the chance to bond with a very clever breed.<\/p>\n
Buy Sheepdog Training Day for \u00a399.99 at Virgin Experience Days<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Big Cat Encounter<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Virgin Experience Days<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
See some of nature\u2019s fiercest predators at the Big Cat Sanctuary. Home to over 45 cat species including African lions, Sumatran tigers, Amur leopards, jaguars and snow leopards, the sanctuary is dedicated to saving some of the most endangered cats on the planet. With this visit, you can take an exclusive tour of the different cat breeds and even get to hand-feed one.<\/p>\n
Buy Big Cat Encounter for \u00a3249.99 at Virgin Experience Days<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
For more unique days out, take a look at our list of the best F1 experience days<\/a>\u00a0and the best immersive experiences<\/a>. Or, if you want to know how to turn some of these great experiences into a gift, check out how to buy a Virgin Experience Days gift card<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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