Are you a giraffe lover? Want to get up and close with these spectacular creatures? Then check out some of the giraffe experiences on offer across the UK. Giraffes in the UK are often found at safari parks and zoos.
There’s bound to be a giraffe experience near you, whether at home or on holiday. These animal experiences are also a great gift idea, for the young and not so young.
Did you know a group of giraffes is called a herd?
Giraffe Experiences In Bedfordshire
Woburn Safari Park
Bedfordshire, MK43 0TU
Your giraffe encounter at Woburn Safari Park includes a 30 minute guided tour to meet the herd of majestic Rothschild’s giraffe face-to-face. This can be done either in their house or from a VIP Land Rover.
You’ll also receive a free guidebook and free entry to the safari park for the rest of the day.
Whipsnade Zoo
Dunstable, LU6 2LF
You can meet the giraffes at Whipsnade Zoo between April and October each year. Your experience will include feeding the giraffes their lunch and learning about the majestic animals.
Giraffe Experiences In Chester
Chester Zoo
There are plenty of animal experts on hand to answer all your giraffe questions during your giraffe encounter at Chester Zoo.
Get up close with the tallest land animal as you learn more about their environment before the chance to feed from a viewing platform.
By purchasing a giraffe experience at Chester Zoo, you’re also helping to contribute to the conservation work at the zoo and around the world.
Giraffe Experiences In Devon
Paignton Zoo
You’ll have the chance to help out with the giraffe feeding time at at Paignton Zoo in their giraffe experience. There’s the chance to learn about each of the giraffes who live at the zoo before you feed them too.
Giraffe Experiences In Essex
Colchester Zoo
Heckfordbridge, Colchester CO3 0SL
You can take part in a giraffe feeding experience at Colchester Zoo in Essex. Each group will have the opportunity to hand feed the giraffes.
Giraffe Experiences In Hampshire
Marwell Zoo
Winchester, SO21 1JH
Your giraffe feeding experience at Marwell Zoo includes day entry to the zoo and 10% off in the gift shop as well. This is your chance to go behind the scenes and feed the giraffe herd.
Giraffe Experiences In Kent
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Why not get up close to the giraffes at this great safari park in Kent. You can have the opportunity to stay in a luxury safari tent, glamping in Kent close to the giraffes.
This is a half board experience which makes you feel like you are staying in Africa
Giraffe Experiences In Lancashire
Knowsley Safari Park
Prescot, L34 4AN
You can spot the giraffes at Knowsley Safari Park along the foot safari. If you want that something a little extra special, then why not book one of the giraffe experiences.
You can go behind the scenes with the giraffes and climb onto the viewing platform to be face-to-face with the world’s tallest animal.
Your giraffe experience includes expert knowledge, free safari entry and the chance to help prepare the giraffes meals.
Blackpool Zoo Giraffe Experience
East Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8PP
Giraffe Heights at Blackpool Zoo offers a chance to get up close with the giraffe herd. Visit the feeding platform on the higher level which is used to allow you to feed the giraffes with a member of staff.
Giraffe Experiences In London
London Zoo
Do you fancy being a giraffe keeper for the day? Well you can at London Zoo. You’ll find out exactly what it’s like to look after the biggest animals at the zoo.
There’s mucking out to get done in the morning before preparing the giraffe’s tasty breakfast and treats. Your experience ticket also includes entry into the zoo for the rest of the day.
Giraffe Experiences In Oxfordshire
Cotswold Wildlife Park
Get eye to eye with the world’s tallest mammals at Cotswold Wildlife Park. Meet the magnificent group of Giraffes and their keeper and learn about their care. You will be able to ask any questions you might have about these amazing animals and help to feed them.
Giraffe Experiences In Wales
Folly Farm
Begelly, Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire, SA68 0XA
The giraffe feeding experience at Folly Farm last for over 20 minutes and is suitable for children and anyone over the age of eight.
You will have the opportunity to hand feed the giraffes alongside the giraffe keeper. Soak up the knowledge from your experienced keeper, and take home your cuddly giraffe to remind you of your day.
Giraffe Experiences In West Midlands
West Midland Safari Park Giraffe Lodge
Why not experience something totally unique in the UK. The chance to stay overnight in a giraffe lodge with a viewing platform to see the amazing animals in their habitat.
There are four authentically themed two-storey lodges which can each sleep up to five people. Your overnight stay will also include two day access to the safari park as well.
Dudley Zoo
The feed the giraffe experience at Dudley Zoo takes place through the week in the morning. The experience is suitable for ages 8+ and will last around half an hour.
Your giraffe experience will include going behind the scenes and learning all about giraffes before feeding them. Zoo admission is also included in the ticket cost.
Giraffe Experiences In Wiltshire
Longleat Safari Park
Warminster, BA12 7NW
A giraffe VIP experience at Longleat offers the chance to het up close and personal to the giraffes in their house. Your experience also includes entry to the safari and park for the rest of the day.
Related post – Review of Longleat Safari Park
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Giraffe Experiences In Yorkshire
Flamingo Land
Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6UX
The giraffe encounter at Flamingo Land offers the chance to go inside the giraffe house and hand feed them their favourite treats.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
The giraffe experience at Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a great opportunity to be able to see giraffes up close. You’ll spend half an hour with the rangers as you go behind the scenes into the giraffe area.
After learning all about the amazing giraffes at the zoo, it’s then time to help feed them their daily meal.
Giraffe Frequently Asked Questions
- How big are giraffe feet?
- A giraffe’s feet are about the size of a dinner plate
- What colour is a giraffe’s tongue?
- A giraffe’s tongue is a blue-purple colour
