Animal Encounters
Animal Encounters
Please note that all Animal Encounter Activities and events have been cancelled for the forseeable future and we will update you as soon as we know more.
Merrist Wood College has a zoo licence, allowing it to share its collection of exotic animals, some of which are of conservation importance, with the wider community.
The College’s Animal Management Centre was opened in 2016 and includes arid and tropical biomes and a nocturnal room, which houses a wide variety of species. The Centre provides a state-of-the-art learning environment for students, which enables animals to be studied and cared for in a more natural environment.
Licence Information
Licence Number: AWRL019
Licensable Activities: Keeping or Training Animals for Exhibition
Licensed by Guildford Borough Council
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What We Offer
Junior and Adult Keeper Experiences
Come and join our Animal Keepers for a day, working with a huge variety of animals.
Birthday Parties
We offer a unique birthday experience at our Animal Management Centre or Farm – perfect for those who love animals and nature
Animal Encounter Tours
Why not book an Animal Encounter Tour of our Animal Management Centre and meet all our animals.
Animal Education Tours
Education tours of our Animal Management Centre can be booked for schools and youth groups, including Guides, Brownies, Cubs etc.
Meet the Meerkats Experience
If you love meerkats then what better experience than to get up close and personal to our Merrist Wood meerkat family