Deliver a tasty treat to our giant otters, Alex and Fia, with their dedicated keepers and learn more about our wonderfully noisy mother and daughter duo.

During your experience you will:
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Join one of our keepers to call our otters and deliver food OR enrichment as part of their daily regime.
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Hear personal insights into the lives of our otters, where they originate and some very interesting and fun facts.
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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
- This experience takes place at Jersey Zoo, Channel Islands.
- Each £30 payment is for one person and does not include admission to the Zoo which must be purchased separately.
- By purchasing this experience you agree to abide by all applicable terms and conditions.
- Membership discount is not applicable for animal experiences.
- This experience lasts for 15 mins inclusive of a short health and safety briefing.
- This experience has a maximum capacity of 4 people per session.
- Your experience may be shared with other guests.
- This experience is suitable for children aged 8 and over.
- All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult who also has a paid experience ticket.
- Your experience may be altered with little or no notice due to weather and animal considerations.
- Animal handling is not permitted; proximity to the animals is at the keeper’s discretion on the day.
- Cancellation with fewer than 24 hours notice will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- You must wear appropriate clothing, including closed toe footwear for the experience.
- Accessibility: this is a front of house experience accessible by wheelchair and medical assistance dogs are permitted.
- Allergens: For any allergy queries please contact our team on: Visitor.Centre@durrell.org before booking your experience.
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