Animal Encounters at Merrist Wood!
Animal Encounter tours are held at Merrist Wood College and allow visitors to view the amazing animal collection at the College!
The amazing tour on 25th March includes:
– The Arid Biome; housing species such as: tortoises and Von der Decken’s hornbills…
– The Tropical Biome; housing species such as black throated monitor lizard, fly-river turtle, bleeding heart doves and more…
– Husbandry Room; housing a wide selection of birds and reptiles including bearded dragons, corn snakes, royal pythons, tortoises and fish…
– Walled Garden; to meet the meerkats!
Their experienced Animal Encounters Keeper Team will provide information on the different species, and allow visitors to meet some of the animals. They aim to educate visitors on subjects such as conservation, breeding projects and bio-diversity. There may also be an opportunity for visitors to handle or feed some of the animals. Please be aware that there will be free-flying birds in the biomes!
