All animal experiences are entered into at your own risk.
The encounter starts at 10.30 so please be here for 10.15.  If you are late and other people have booked the encounter we may have to start without you.
The experience is non-refundable unless due to exceptional circumstances. This is at Blair Drummond's discretion.

Blair Drummond reserves the right to ask any participant to leave the site should they behave in an inappropriate or unsafe manner.

Customers will receive their Meerkat Encounter gift voucher within 7 days of the order being received. The voucher will be sent to the address specified during the shopping process and will be left blank so that the buyer can add the recipients name. If you would like the voucher to be sent to a different address, please call Margaret on 01786 843101 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

When you receive the voucher, you will be asked to contact us to arrange a suitable date for the experience. Once booked, the date cannot be changed unless due to exceptional circumstances.

Participants must be 10 years or over. There is no upper age limit.

Pregnant women and women who have given birth within the previous six months will not be able to participate.   We also recommend that you ensure your tetanus is up to date.

Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate those with a disability or learning difficulty please contact Blair Drummond before purchasing. Blair Drummond will endeavour to ensure that all participants have as full an experience as possible.

The weather should not affect the experience. We advise you to wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear as there may be muddy conditions. (Bring your wellies!)

If severe weather conditions force the experience to be cancelled, then Blair Drummond Safari Park will endeavour to notify you as soon as possible.

We reserve the right to change any of the dates of Keeper for a Day experiences. Regrettably, Blair Drummond  cannot cover travel, accommodation or any other related costs if it is forced to cancel a date.

As part of a group of up to 2 people, you will be accompanied by one of our experienced keepers.

You will not be able to book Meerkat Encounter for Easter, May Bank Holiday weekends or Christmas and New Year holiday periods.

Meerkat Encounter is available all year round.

OPEN SEASON – 20th March 2011 - 30th October 2011
If you plan to do the Meerkat Encounter during our open season and you wish someone to accompany you, tickets may be purchased at a discounted rate of £9.75 per adult and £7.25 per child (3-14 years inclusive), but must be purchased at the same time as the Meerkat Encounter Voucher. However they will NOT be able to accompany you “into the enclosures”. You will be able to watch them from the public area. Anyone wishing to accompany you at a later date will have to pay the full adult price of £12.50 and £9.50 for children on arrival at the Park. To purchase tickets along with your experience please telephone Margaret on 01786 843101

The Meerkat Encounter will entitle the holder to free entry to the park for the whole day.

CLOSED SEASON – November to March
If you plan to do the Meerkat Encounter during our closed season, you will be informed when to arrive at the park for the experience. Anyone wishing to accompany you will be allowed free access into the park but only for the duration of the experience. They will not be permitted “into the enclosures” but may watch you from the public area. All other facilities will be closed and unavailable.

Valid for 12 months from date of purchase

Please Note :

Preferred date for experience is subject to availability.

Prices:

£60 per person (Monday - Friday)

£80 per person (Saturday - Sunday)

Please note: when you receive your experience pack prompt booking of your visit is recommended to avoid disappointment. If you pay for a weekend experience and we are unable to accommodate your request, we will arrange a suitable weekday experience, and refund the difference to the buyer.

All prices inclusive of VAT