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Opening times today: 10am - 8pm (Last entry at 7pm)

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2 people

Maximum of 2 people per experience.

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16+

Suitable for ages 16 and over.  

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Full day admission included

After your experience is over feel free to enjoy the full zoo experience for the rest of the day!

Everything you need to know about the Red Panda Experience

Step into the red panda habitat and get closer than ever to one of the world’s most charismatic endangered species.

Red pandas are shy, quiet animals, so this exclusive experience gives you a rare chance to see them in their own surroundings and discover what it takes to care for them every day.

You’ll be guided by our expert keepers, with time to ask questions about these fascinating animals, their daily routines and the vital work our teams are doing to help protect red pandas from extinction.

And because we’re a conservation charity, every experience you buy helps support our species-saving work here at the zoo and around the world.

  • £125 per person
  • Available once a week on a Tuesday, August - December.
  • Includes zoo admission

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Thank you! 

The entire cost of your experience will be used to support Red Pandas and the important work our conservationists do to prevent extinction both here in the UK and across the globe. 

How to combine your Red Panda Experience with a visit

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Plan your visit

Plan your whole day ahead of time. From details on how to get here to choosing where you’re going to stop for lunch. 

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Adopt a red panda

Adopt a red panda from just £5 a month! Whether you buy an adoption as a gift or for yourself you’ll be making a vital contribution to help wildlife thrive around the world.

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Become a member

See these magnificent animals any day you like with free unlimited entry for a year, plus up to 15% off future experiences.

Terms and conditions

Booking the Red Panda Experience includes zoo admission for the participant only.

Bookings for the Red Panda Experience are non-refundable and non-transferable.

This experience has a minimum age requirement of 16 years old.

Regrettably certain guests will be unable to take part including people with epilepsy; relevant phobias or known allergies; mobility issues, pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals.

Whilst every effort is made to accommodate those with a disability or learning difficulty, due to practicality and health and safety this cannot always be achieved. Please contact us before purchasing.

Maximum of 2 participants per experience.

The experience will last up to an hour in total, but some of this will be time spent getting across the zoo. There will be approximately 30 minutes spent inside the red panda habitat.