Nestled away in 32 acres of woodland & paddocks in the heart of rural Shropshire, Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom is a small family run zoo located on the outskirts of Telford. With animals such as meerkats, lemurs, snakes & owls & even African wildcats, the zoo is a fantastic day out for people of all ages. This Half Day Animal Keeper experience allows anyone from the age of 6-years-old & upwards the chance to meet & come face-to-face with a wide-variety of incredible animals, including servals, lemurs, meerkats, owls, reptiles, hedgehogs & even a giant tortoise. Upon arrival you will be greeted by a friendly member of the Hoo Farm team. During your experience you & a friend will have the chance to handle, feed & stroke the various different animals. From Kovu & Uuka the meerkats to Bonnie the Burmese python, or Oscar the eagle owl to Duma the serval, there is something for everyone. Running from 10am to 1pm, this experience typically runs as follows:10.00am
- 10.20am
- Meet & stroke Duma & Zeus the Servals 10.20am
- 10.40am
- Meet & Feed our Ring-tailed Lemurs 10.40am
- 11.00am
- Feed & bathe the Giant Tortoise. 11.00am
- 11.40am
- Meet & cuddle the hand reared Meerkats.11.40am
- 12.00pm
- A short drink break with a free soft drink for all participants. 12.00pm
- 1.00pm
- For the last hour you will meet, handle & stroke the Reptiles, Owls & Hedgehogs. Please note: the exact itinerary may vary.











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Archery is a fun sport that has been around for centuries. The bow & arrow was once a weapon of war but is now used for recreational use. You need a lot of patience & a steady hand to get the bulls eye with this experience. The experience will begin with a safety briefing & the rules of when to fire & when to collect arrows. Then it will be time to start aiming for that centre target. ...

Archery is a fun sport that has been around for centuries. The bow & arrow was once a weapon of war but is now used for recreational use. You need a lot of patience & a steady hand to get the bull’s eye with this experience. The experience will begin with a safety briefing. Here they will give you the rules of when to fire & when to collect the arrows. It is then your turn to start aiming for that centre target. ...

If you have a passion for Asian food, but don't know your cardamom from your cumin or your galangal from your garam masala, then this cookery course is ideal for you. You can try one of three different styles of Asian food; Thai, Indian or Sushi. The classes are designed to give people the confidence to work with the different herbs & spices usually associated with Asian cuisine & extend their range & knowledge of making everyday Asian food, with an emphasis on healthy eating & food awareness. Classes are kept small, giving you the opportunity to have hands on experience in a relaxed & fun atmosphere with lots of tips on general cooking & one to one time with the chef. The experience begins with a comprehensive spice trail which looks at the various herbs & spices used in cooking & their medicinal values & properties to be able to understand why certain food groups work with others. You will then roll up your sleeves & try your hand at preparing starters & canapés & making a number of main dishes throughout the class. If you choose to learn Sushi making, your experience will start by watching a demonstration given by your chef & tutor, before you go on to have a go yourself. When the course is finished you will sit down with your fellow classmates to enjoy an informal lunch of what you have just made, accompanied by a glass of wine, where you can discuss your new found culinary skills. ...

Caving is a sport for all, a chance to see the very stuff our planet is made from. Experience the underground labyrinth of passages & caverns that attract cavers of all abilities from around the world. See fantastic flowing formations that cover the cave walls & floor, climb, crawl or walk between the stalagmites & stalactites. Enter passages created by water when prehistoric man walked the earth; passages festooned with fossils from the age of dinosaurs. Enter a three dimensional world like no other & explore the boundless limits of the unique subterranean caverns. Your instructor understands caving presents a challenge to all, whether it's a passion to explore or concern of the unknown. That's why your guide will put you at ease & allow you to progress at your own pace so your experience is unique, enjoyable & so much more than any show cave can provide. This is an introductory session which will enable you to learn the basic skills of Caving. Your activity will start with a briefing where you will be kitted out in specialist caving equipment. After this you will embark on your caving exploration which will be tailored to your ability. The experience does involve lots of climbing & crawling to get around obstacles in your way. Skilled instructors are on hand at all times to give you the guidance you require. ...

master the delicate art of dim sum at the london cookery school. with over 100 different types of dim sum there is quite literally something to suit everyone’s taste. this class will cover all the basics such as learning about the different ingredients & fillings of dim sum to even pronouncing them correctly. under the helpful guidance of an experienced chinese chef, you will follow step by step instruction from making & rolling the dough, preparing & mixing the fillings, forming the dumplings & cooking them. you will learn how to make har gow, (prawn dumplings), chiu chow fun gwor (chiu chow steamed dumplings) & sui mai (open top steamed pork dumplings). finally you will be able to sit down to eat your own creations complemented by chinese tea. after your class, you will be provided with a list of recommended products that have been used & a recipe booklet will be sent to you afterwards showing you all the recipes covered in the class. ...

Master the delicate art of Dim Sum at the London Cookery School. With over 100 different types of Dim Sum there is quite literally something to suit everyone’s taste. This class will cover all the basics such as learning about the different ingredients & fillings of Dim Sum to even pronouncing them correctly. Under the helpful guidance of an experienced Chinese chef, you will follow step by step instruction from making & rolling the dough, preparing & mixing the fillings, forming the dumplings & cooking them. You will learn how to make Har Gow, (Prawn Dumplings), Chiu Chow Fun Gwor (Chiu Chow steamed dumplings) & Sui Mai (Open top Steamed Pork Dumplings). Finally you will be able to sit down to eat your own creations complemented by Chinese tea. After your class, you will be provided with a list of recommended products that have been used & a recipe booklet will be sent to you afterwards showing you all the recipes covered in the class. ...

There is something fundamentally exciting about navigating a track with the car completely sideways. This experience is sure to give you the buzz & adrenaline rush that professional drivers get during competitions. You will learn to drift in a selection of Nissans 200sx’s, both turbo & non-turbo & a selection of Nissan R33 Skylines & Lexus IS200’s. Your day will begin with a health & safety briefing, where you will be kitted with a crash helmet. It's then off to the track where you will be shown how to drive doughnuts & figures of 8. You will then drive 4 short circuits to show off the skills you’ve learnt. Next, you will receive 6 passenger rides next to a qualified instructor, as you compete against a lead car, replicating a competitive environment. Please Note: Drivers without a driving licence have to pay a £39.50 insurance excess, which is non-refundable. A £10 surcharge applies for bookings at the Rockingham location. The person driving the car will be required to sign a disclaimer accepting liability in the event of damage to the vehicle. The driver will be given an option to purchase damage waiver cover when booking to minimise their financial exposure should there be an accident. Drivers are under no obligation to purchase this optional waiver. Full details are available at the time of booking. ...

Eagles have captured the imagination of the human race for thousands of years. Their place in myth, legend & folklore is well documented & in almost every part of the world, where they come into contact with humans, they are admired. The fascination with some of the largest flying animals the earth has to offer is the same now as it has ever been, & this is your chance to see the power & grace of these animals up close. This eagle experience is an afternoon, three hour handling & flying session where participants will come into direct contact with four different species of eagle. ...

Enjoy a hands-on cookery lesson for you & a friend at The Smart School of Cookery who are well-known for their down-to-earth, practical & eager attitude to good food. This course is perfect for all ages & capabilities. This lesson will consist of just ten people with the chef therefore; he will work personally with you both & can clarify every tip & technique. After a warm welcome on arrival, you will get to meet your skilled cookery teacher who will talk your group through the day's programme & what you will all be cooking during your lesson. Then it will be your turn to get your apron on & begin cooking. During the class the chef will be available to answer any questions you may have. At the end of your session you will be able to sit down & taste what you have made over a relaxed meal with the other attendees. Again, there will be another session at the end of the day to answer any queries you may have. ...