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Ring Tailed Lemur eating (CR. David Roberts)

Animal Experiences

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an animal ranger? Ever wanted to get up close and personal with a Meerkat, Monkey around with a Baboon, feed a Lion, a Tiger or even a Polar Bear? Well, now you can, with Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s unique animal experiences!

Note: Although government COVID restrictions have eased, you will still be required to wear a face-mask/covering on all of our animal experiences.

VIP Atlantic Forest Experience

Bush Dogs, Maned Wolves, Tapir

Head behind the scenes on this unique experience get up close with our Bush Dog family, meet the Maned Wolves and feed the Tapirs!

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VIP Primates of Africa Tour

Lemurs, Baboons, Gelada Monkeys, Roloway Monkeys

Meet five amazingly different primates of Africa on this ranger guided private tour.

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VIP South America Tour

Howler Monkeys, Cotton-top Tamarins, Saki Monkeys, Agouti, Mara, Armadillos, Capybara

Travel to South America in the heart of Yorkshire and discover some of the most awesome and bizarre animals that the continent has to offer, from Six-Banded Armadillos to Howler Monkeys!

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VIP Polar Bear Experience

Polar Bears

Our VIP Polar Bear Experience is truly a fantastic and unique opportunity to get up close and personal with our four polar bears, impossible anywhere else in the country!

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The Alternative Big 5 Experience

Rhinos, Polar Bears, Giraffes, Lions

Come face to face with some of the largest animals at YWP as part of our Alternative Big 5 experience. This unique opportunity gives you the chance to meet a range of magnificent animals including Rhinos, Polar Bears, Giraffes and Lions.

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VIP Carnivore Experience

Lions, Tigers

Experience the thrill of getting to know some of the world’s most compelling and powerful mammals more intimately with our VIP Carnivore Experience.

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VIP Behind-The-Scenes Tour

Make family memories to last a lifetime with our exclusive behind the scenes tour to discover the inner workings of Yorkshire Wildlife Park and its family of animals.

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VIP Giraffe Experience

Giraffes

The Giraffe experience is a fantastic opportunity to feed browse to these truly magnificent African giants. If you love Giraffes, this is an experience not to be missed!

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