🎁Last Minute Christmas Gifts? We have got you sorted!🎁

Still searching for a Christmas gift that feels meaningful, personal, and absolutely unforgettable? Whether you’re buying for a child, a teen, or a wildlife-mad adult, our animal experiences at the Hemsley Conservation Centre offer something truly magical - and they’re instantly available as gift vouchers, making them a perfect last-minute Christmas present.

Every purchase directly supports our conservation work here in Kent and helps us care for endangered wildlife from around the world. Give a gift that goes beyond the ordinary and creates memories that last long after Christmas Day.

🎁 Top 5 Animal Experiences to Give This Christmas

1. 🐾 Meerkat Experience (Ages 5+) - £75 per person

Bursting with personality, the meerkat experience is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Step inside the enclosure for 30 minutes of feeding, foraging, and fun as these curious little characters surround you. It’s ideal for families, younger children, and anyone who loves up-close encounters - a perfect “wow” gift to unwrap on Christmas morning.

2. 🦥 Sloth Experience (Ages 10+) - £100 per person

For something gentle, rare, and truly special, the sloth experience is hard to beat. Meet our slow-moving superstar alongside porcupines, small monkeys, and armadillos in a calm, welfare-led encounter. This thoughtful gift suits animal enthusiasts, teens, and adults who love unique wildlife moments they’ll never forget.

3. 🐾 Junior Zoo Keeper Experience (Ages 5-14) - £120 per person

Got a budding David Attenborough at home? This is the Christmas gift they’ll talk about all year. Young keepers spend two hours preparing feeds, helping with daily care tasks, learning about enrichment, and meeting favourites like wallabies and meerkats. Watching kids beam with pride as they become a real zoo keeper for the day is a gift all on its own.

4. 🐒 Lemur Experience (Ages 5+) - £75 per person

Bring some tropical rainforest magic to Christmas! Spend 30 minutes feeding our lively lemurs and learning about their conservation story. With space for up to four participants, it’s a brilliant option for siblings, couples, or families who want to share the fun together.

5. 🦦 Otter Feeding Experience (Ages 16+) - £75 per person

Our cheeky otters are guaranteed to steal the show - and maybe a few hearts! In this exciting no-contact feeding experience, you’ll help provide their food while watching their playful personalities up close. Perfect for older teens and adults who love energetic, character-packed animals.

🌟 Not Sure Which Experience to Choose?

We also offer a wide range of unique encounters - ideal if you’re shopping for someone with a specific favourite species:

• Tapir & Capybara Experience (16+)

• Maned Wolf Feeding (16+)

• Monkey Feeding Experience (12+)

• Armadillo Experience (10+)

• Kinkajou Experience (12+)

• Big Bug Experience (5+)

• Shadow a Keeper Experience (15+)

• Discovery VIP Experience (12+)

  
  

With options for ages 5+ to adults, there’s an experience to suit absolutely everyone.

🎅 Why Animal Experiences Are the Ultimate Christmas Gift

December gifting can be stressful - postage deadlines, sold-out items, endless shopping… but experience vouchers solve all of that instantly.

Here’s why they’re a favourite every year:

✔ Instant e-delivery - perfect for last-minute gifting

No waiting, no queues, no worry about delivery dates. Just print the voucher or pop it in a Christmas card.

✔ Valid for 12 months

Give the recipient total flexibility to choose their perfect day.

✔ Entry included for the participant

A gift they can enjoy fully without extra costs.

✔ Memorable, meaningful, and ethical

All encounters are designed for animal welfare, with animals choosing to take part. It’s meaningful for the recipient and positive for wildlife.

✔ Great value experiences

We pride ourselves on offering some of the best-value animal encounters in Kent - exciting, educational, and genuinely unforgettable.

✔ Supports conservation at a small independent zoo

Your gift directly helps care for endangered species and supports our education mission.

✨ This Christmas, give more than a present - give an experience they’ll remember forever.

Whether you're buying for a child who dreams of being a zoo keeper, a partner who loves sloths, or a friend who’s obsessed with otters, our experiences offer something truly special.And with instant vouchers, they’re the perfect last-minute Christmas hero gift.

👉 Explore all animal experiences & purchase gift vouchers here:www.hemsleyconservationcentre.com