Meet The Tigers at Dartmoor Zoo

	A close encounter with a Tiger
	A VIP tour of the zoo
	Lunch in our Jaguar Restaurant
	Free entry into the zoo
	Re-live a scene from 'We Bought A Zoo'

This fantastic experience is for individuals or groups of up to six people*. The entire experience lasts for around two hours. During that time you'll meet one of our keepers, have a tour of the zoo highlights, have lunch in our Jaguar Restaurant and of course, get up-close and personal with the tigers behind the scenes for an encounter you'll never forget.

You can enjoy this experience all year round. It is coordinated around the tigers' feeding routine so it's usually available every other day, usually between 12 and 2pm. However, times may vary so be sure to confirm well before your visit. Demand is high and places are strictly limited, so you're advised to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.

Customer Comments...

“We loved every minute of it. We came for our 30th wedding anniversary and found everyone so helpful and friendly. We appreciated Kate (Senior keeper) looking after us and even going beyond her remit later in the day. We have enough photos to fill a book.” - Steve

“What an incredible day! Thanks to all the staff at Dartmoor zoo for making it so special! I'll never be able to top that present again!” - Gadge Chap

“My husband and I did this back in spring... it was amazing and the tigers are gorgeous... worth every penny” - Kim 'Katdemon' Webb

“I was given a gift of meet the tigers and I have to thank Dartmoor Zoo for one of the most amazing days. I got really close to what I consider to be the most beautiful animal on our planet. So much more needs to be done for this endangered species and being able to see them up close and learn a lot more about them just makes me want to do more to help. Thank you xxxxx” - Erica Harley

"My husband gave me the gift of a Meet The Tiger Experience and I was in awe of such beautiful animals! It was a wonderful day and Colin & Alex were very attentive hosts. It was very special to be able to get so close to the tigers and I hope to see them again soon. Thank you and good luck to the Zoo." - Lyn Sinnett

"I bought my partner and I a 'Meet The Tigers' experience day and could not have chosen a better gift! We both loved how open the zoo was, the staff were all exceptionally friendly and very informative, and of course it was amazing getting up close to the big cats!! If you're an animal lover I would definitely recommend it, you will have a wonderful time. We will definitely be coming back again soon." - Tony Simons

"We booked a meet the tigers experience for our son’s 13th birthday and it was a day we will never forget, it was amazing to be so close to such a magnificent creature, thank you to the head zoo keeper for being so informative and helpful and to all of the staff for making our day so special, we would also like to say how it was a breath of fresh air to visit a zoo that is so natural and earthy where the animals and staff are so happy and content, although it was a two and a half hour drive away for us we will be visiting again in the near future, thanks again.” - Trevor Craig

"I purchased the 'meet the tigers' experience for my girlfriend's birthday. What a truly wonderful day out. The keepers are so knowledgeable, engaging and friendly, and are only surpassed by the beautiful animals themselves, who are so full of character. Dartmoor Zoological Park really is a fantastic place to visit, no matter what the occasion. I fully intend to visit again very soon." - Warren Rowe

“Can I take this opportunity to express our thanks to Holly for looking after us so well on our Meet the Tigers experience yesterday. Unfortunately the weather was a little wet but in no way did this spoil the day, it was an absolutely brilliant. At no time did we feel rushed and Holly was so friendly and informative, please pass on our thanks to her for contributing to a wonderful day out. Hopefully next time we visit the weather will be a lot better. Once again, thanks to everyone involved.” - Sue Uttley and Angela Ford

Give the gift of a life-changing experience...

Is there an animal-lover in your life who deserves a fantastic gift experience? Give someone you know the gift of a 'Meet The Tigers' at Dartmoor Zoo.

If you want to make a gift of a Meet The Tigers experience you need not worry about booking or the availability of the intended recipient. With a DZP Gift Certificate your animal-lover can book the experience at a time that suits them, so you can keep the surprise a secret until the ideal moment.

Worried it won't arrive on time?

In the busy run-up to Christmas, we can even email you a PDF that you can print out at your end. So you don't have to worry about the post not getting there on time. This service is available right up until 6pm on Christmas Eve. Just email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and let us know if you need this service.

Terms and Conditions:

For 2-for-1 offers, both people must enjoy the experience at the same time. To claim the offer, you must add an additional person to your purchase by using the box above. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, but that parent or guardian is not chargeable. Only one non-paying parent or guardian per child group is permitted. Any additional adults are chargeable.The minimum age of persons allowed entry is eight years and it is not recommended for anyone who is pregnant, has a high blood pressure, or is of a nervous disposition. You will be allowed to take photographs, but only at the discretion of the zoo staff. During the experience, instructions by zoo staff must be followed at all times and participation is allowed only on your acceptance of the strict health and safety requirements which you'll be required to sign on the day.Please note that this experience is subject to availability, conditions and animal welfare considerations. In the unlikely event that the experience cannot be conducted, reimbursement is limited to the refund of the experience fee alone.