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Hand Feed the Asiatic Lions!

10 July 2025

Face to Face with the King of the Jungle

We’re roaring with excitement – you can now hand feed our incredible Asiatic lions as part of our exclusive Feed a Big Cat at Hertfordshire Zoo!

This is your chance to stand just feet away from one of the world’s most powerful animal and create a memory you’ll never forget. Our majestic lions are ready to meet you for a rare, close-up encounter under the guidance of our expert keepers.

Your experience begins at our private Animal Experience Hub, where you’ll be greeted with a complimentary refreshment and a personalised goody bag. Then, it’s time to head behind the scenes to meet the stars of the show – our Asiatic lions.

As you feed one of these stunning big cats, you’ll learn all about their personalities, their conservation status, and the vital work being done to protect them, both here at Hertfordshire Zoo and through our partners at the Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent.

Experience Essentials:

  • Available daily: 9:00 AM (early access), 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM
  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Minimum Age: 16+
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Day tickets sold separately
  • Participants receive a certificate
  • Closed-toe shoes required
  • Please note: This cannot be booked on the same day as our Lemur Feeding Experience due to health protocols.

Once your lion feeding experience ends, you’re free to explore the rest of the zoo and discover over 800 amazing animals. Why not stop by one of our cafés and relive the thrill of standing eye-to-eye with a lion?

The Perfect Gift

Our Gift Vouchers can be used across all experiences, including this exciting new lion encounter – an unforgettable gift for any animal lover.

Book your big cat feed experience today!

 

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