Meerkat Encounter
$65 pp | $115 for 2
Get up close with adorable meerkats in a behind-the-scenes experience. Terms & Conditions
Please Note: Meerkats don’t enjoy rain, so encounters will be rescheduled on rainy days. We appreciate your understanding.
The Experience
Up to 20 minute interactive and educational experience
10:30am daily
1 x 6x8 printed photo of your encounter
Small group session (maximum 4 people per encounter)
Children under 8 years are not permitted. Children between the ages of 8 and 14 years must be accompanied by a participating adult 18+
Participants must wear enclosed footwear
The meerkat mob can be found next to the Save a Mate Headquarters
Meet the Gang
Aya
Born: 13th Jan 2015 | Sex: Female Aya is the mother of Sarabi, Keeya and Maliah. Though young, she’s successfully raised several litters of pups and often takes the role of lookout, keeping her family safe from predators.
Sarabi
Born: 17th Aug 2019 | Sex: Female Aya's eldest daughter and a dominant, confident member of the family. Sarabi is always the first to investigate new things and often helps her mum keep an eye on her little sisters.
Keeya & Maliah (Twins)
Born: 5th Aug 2020 | Sex: Female These two are the youngest of Aya's pups. Keeya stands out with her fluffy coat, while Maliah, with her slender build, resembles big sister Sarabi. Maliah loves to play and Keeya loves to chat with the keepers.
Restrictions
Access
Must have valid admission ticket to participate. Experience not included with admission. Subject to availability.
Children under 8 years are not permitted. Children between the ages of 8 and 14 years must be accompanied by a participating adult 18+
Participants must wear enclosed footwear
Small group session (maximum 4 people per encounter)
Participants must have controlled motor movements
Participants must able to speak and/or understand English or have a translator (who must meet all criteria and be a paying participant in the program)
Participants must always follow instructions of the wildlife keeper.
Participants must not have any open wounds or sores
Participants must not have any physical signs of illness such as a cold or flu
Guests with disabilities are asked to call Customer Connect on 13 33 86 directly to determine suitability to participate in this program. Please inform staff of any medical conditions during check-in.
Any guest who does not satisfy these criteria will not be able to participate in the encounter and shall not be eligible for a refund.
Animal Adventure booking is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Please Note
These animals aren't big fans of rain! To keep them happy and cosy, their encounters will be rescheduled on rainy days. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
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