Go behind the scenes to meet our South American capybara sisters, Tayto and Tatti, at their home on central lake. Our experienced staff will share their insights into these unusual animals and how Durrell looks after them.
During your experience you will:
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Go behind the scenes of the capybara enclosure to a ‘keepers only’ area.
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Prepare a tasty and interesting treat for the capybaras.
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Hear personal insights into the lives of the capybaras from our experienced and passionate keepers.
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Have exclusive photo opportunities.
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Find out about Durrell’s mission to save species from extinction.
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Terms & Conditions
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This experience takes place at Jersey Zoo, Channel Islands.
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Each £70 payment is for one person and does not include admission to the Zoo which must be purchased separately.
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By purchasing this experience you agree to abide by all applicable terms and conditions.
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Membership discount is not applicable for animal experiences.
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This experience lasts for 30 mins inclusive of a short health and safety briefing.
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This experience has a maximum capacity of 4 people per session.
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Your experience may be shared with other guests.
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This experience is suitable for children aged 8 and over.
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All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult who also has a paid experience ticket.
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Your experience may be altered with little or no notice due to weather and animal considerations.
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Animal handling is not permitted; proximity to the animals is at the keeper’s discretion on the day.
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Cancellation with fewer than 24 hours notice will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
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You must wear appropriate clothing, including closed toe footwear for the experience.
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Limited accessibility: Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access in this area and due to the behind the scenes nature of the experience medical assistance dogs are not permitted.
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Allergens: For any allergy queries please contact our team on: Visitor.Centre@durrell.org before booking your experience.
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