Lake District Wildlife Park

What has frogs feet with fur on, eats fruit, has a very inquisitive nature and a black and white fluffy tail? Our enigmatic troop of ring tailed lemurs of course! One of our team will give you the background to lemur life whilst preparing food and enrichment for the troop. Following this prepare to be enchanted by these inquisitive, gentle creatures who will delight you for the rest of your experience. They may even join you by sitting on your shoulder, head or lap so you can get up close

For those who simply cannot resist the charm of a meerkat here is your chance to make a dream come true. Your experience will commence with helping prepare food and enrichment toys for the meerkat mob. Together with our keeper you will deliver this to the animals and learn all about these entertaining critters. It is now time to step into their world and join the mob. Our meerkats are not backwards at coming forwards so be prepared – they may climb all over you! A camera is a must for this

After enjoying a flying display on the park your experience will begin. Our falconer will teach you how to recall and hold the birds and we start with an owl. Following this we move outside and step up a gear with one of our free flying hawks who will fly from tree to your gloved hand. Once you feel a little more confident you will hold and fly one of our magnificent eagles. There is ample opportunity for photos so bring your camera!

Hawk walks take place year round in the afternoon

This is one of the best parts of our job and why we love to do what we do! Tapirs love to be groomed so under the guidance of your keeper you can do just that!! From the tapir on to the meerkats where you will prepare their daily enrichment before entering their world to become part of the mob. Then on to the enigmatic ring tailed lemurs troop where you will offer them a meal prepared by your own fair hands! Cameras essential.

Keeper experiences take place year round and pre-booking

Alpacas are friendly and inquisitive animals and just like us they enjoy a bit of fresh air and exercise.

Meet our four brothers, Buzz, Hugo, Hector and Herbie and with one of our experienced keepers learn their individual personalities.

Lead your own alpaca on a walk around the Armathwaite Hall Estate, whilst taking in the stunning backdrop of the Lake District mountains. Cameras essential!

Alpaca walks are available year round from Easter 2019 and pre-booking is essential. Maximum 4 persons