Animal Experiences

Animal Experience at Hogshaw Farm

Enjoy a unique petting experience with our rare breeds. We offer private sessions led by our experts, with your favourite animal or choose to be a Ranger or Farmer for a day!


Private Encounters

25 minute session

These popular experiences can be tailor-made to suit visitors of all ages. They are exclusive, hands-on experiences led by one of our trained farm and wildlife team, where visitors can get close to an animal of their choice.

Typically, you can choose one of the following animals: goats, sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs and reptiles. Other animals may also be possible, so let us know your favourite and we’ll see what we can do!

Price: £25

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Bespoke Encounters

40 minute session

These exclusive and bespoke experiences usually take place in the Wildlife Zone, as these animals are more specialised and need more expert handling.

This is an exciting opportunity for the visitor to really get involved with an animal with the guidance of one of our expert staff, eg. walking the reindeer, feeding the wallabies, flying an owl or meeting our silver fox.

Price: £50

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Farmer for a Day

2 1/2 hour session

This is an exciting experience in the company of an expert farm team member. It involves feeding, grooming and cleaning out various farm animals and pets, while learning how to handle and care for them.

Ages 7+

Price: £65

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Ranger for a Day

2 1/2 hour session

A unique experience in the Wildlife Zone, rangers can learn how to handle and care for different wild animals, such as walking the reindeer, feeding the foxes and cleaning out the wallabies.

Ages 7+

Price: £75

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Contact Hogshaw Farm

These experiences must be booked in advance, as they are only available on certain dates.

Experiences arranged via email and cannot be booked online.

Please get in touch to [email protected], or by calling 01296 670444.

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