Last Minute Christmas Gifts in Kent? Give the Gift of an Animal Experience at Hemsley Conservation Centre!
Still looking for the perfect Christmas present? Whether you're shopping for an animal lover, a wildlife enthusiast, a curious child or someone who is notoriously difficult to buy for, we've got something a little different this Christmas.
Forget the usual socks, toiletries and last-minute supermarket gift sets. This year, give someone an experience they'll remember long after the Christmas decorations have come down!
At Hemsley Conservation Centre in Kent, we offer a fantastic range of unique animal experiences and zookeeper experiences, available as gift vouchers. They're an ideal Christmas present for anyone who loves animals, wants to try something different or simply enjoys making memories.
And the best bit? Our gift vouchers are available online, making them a brilliant last-minute Christmas gift without worrying about postage deadlines!
🎁 Our Favourite Animal Experiences to Gift This Christmas
From feeding meerkats to spending time with some of the world's most unusual and fascinating species, there's plenty to choose from.
Here are just a few of our most popular animal experiences.
1. Meerkat Experience – £75 per person
Age: 5+
Who could resist a Christmas present involving meerkats?
Our curious and characterful meerkats are always full of personality. During this 30-minute experience, participants get the opportunity to help feed them, watch their natural behaviours and learn more about these fascinating little mammals.
It's a brilliant gift for children and adults alike, particularly anyone who has always wanted to get closer to these much-loved animals.
2. Sloth Experience – £100 per person
Age: 10+
For someone who prefers a slower pace of life, why not give them a sloth experience?
Our sloth experience offers a fascinating opportunity to spend time learning about one of the world's most recognisable and unusual mammals. It's a particularly special gift for wildlife enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by these incredible rainforest animals.
3. Junior Zookeeper Experience – £120 per person
Age: 5+
Know a budding zookeeper? This could be the ultimate Christmas present!
Our Junior Zookeeper Experience gives young animal enthusiasts the opportunity to spend 2 hours and 15 minutes discovering what goes into looking after the animals at a real conservation centre.
From preparing food to learning about animal care, enrichment and the responsibilities of working in a zoo, it's an educational and hands-on experience they'll be talking about for months.
4. Lemur Experience – £75 per person
Age: 5+
Bring a little Madagascan magic to Christmas!
Our lemur experience gives participants the opportunity to get involved in feeding our fascinating lemurs while learning about their behaviour and the conservation challenges facing these remarkable primates.
It's a wonderful gift for families, wildlife enthusiasts and anyone who has a soft spot for these charismatic animals.
5. Otter Feeding Experience – £75 per person
Age: 16+
Our otters are full of character, and this experience is a fantastic way to learn more about them.
Participants can help provide their food and watch their playful personalities and natural behaviours during this 30-minute, no-contact feeding experience.
A brilliant present for anyone who loves these energetic little mammals!
🐾 Even More Unique Animal Experiences
If you're looking for something a little more unusual, we have plenty of other experiences available.
Our range includes:
Maned Wolf Feeding Experience – £90
Capybara and Tapir Experience – £100
Monkey Feeding Experience – £75
Kinkajou Experience – £75
Armadillo Experience – £75
Big Bug Experience – £75
Discovery VIP Experience – £120
Shadow a Keeper Experience – £185
With experiences for different ages and interests, there's something for almost every wildlife enthusiast.
You can explore the full range, including age requirements and booking information, on our Animal Experiences page.
🎅 Why Choose an Animal Experience as a Christmas Gift?
We think experiences make some of the best Christmas presents. They're personal, exciting and create memories that last much longer than most things you can wrap.
Here's why a Hemsley Conservation Centre gift voucher makes such a good present:
Instant gift vouchers
Running out of time? No problem! Our online gift vouchers are ideal for last-minute Christmas shopping. Purchase a voucher online and you'll have a gift ready to print or pop inside a Christmas card.
12 months to enjoy the experience
There's no need to rush. Our experience vouchers have a 12-month validity, giving the recipient plenty of time to arrange their visit.
Something genuinely different
How many people can say they've helped feed a meerkat, spent time with a sloth or experienced life as a junior zookeeper? These are presents that stand out from the crowd.
A gift that supports conservation
This is perhaps the most important part. Hemsley Conservation Centre is an independent conservation organisation, caring for rare, threatened and lesser-known species.
Every experience purchased helps support the work we do, from providing excellent animal care to supporting conservation and education. So, as well as giving someone a fantastic day out, you're helping make a positive difference for wildlife.
All our experiences are designed around animal welfare, with the needs of the animals always coming first.
🌿 Another Great Idea: Give the Gift of a Zoo Membership
If you're buying for someone who loves visiting zoos and wildlife attractions, why not consider an annual membership instead?
Our annual memberships offer a year of visits to Hemsley Conservation Centre, making them a lovely present for individuals, couples or families who enjoy discovering something new each time they visit.
For something extra special, our Wild+ Membership includes unlimited admission for named members, one included animal experience per month (subject to availability and age suitability), discounts on food, drink, retail and additional experiences, priority booking for special events and two guest passes per membership year.
It's a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year!
Find out more about our Annual and Wild+ Memberships here.
🎄 Make This Christmas a Little More Wild!
Whether you're buying for a child who dreams of becoming a zookeeper, a partner who loves unusual animals or a friend who simply deserves something special, an animal experience at Hemsley Conservation Centre is a Christmas gift they'll remember.
We're based in Wrotham, Kent, making us a fantastic destination for anyone looking for unusual Christmas gifts, animal experiences or memorable days out in Kent.
Don't leave it until Christmas Eve to find something special!
Explore our Animal Experiences and purchase your Gift Voucher online today.
Give something different this Christmas. Give an experience. Give a little wildlife magic!
Merry Christmas from everyone at Hemsley Conservation Centre!
