Tarantula Experience!

Come and meet our amazing arachnids and make a new eight-legged friend!

Spiders are one of the most misunderstood creatures in the world, and in our wonderful tarantula experience you’ll see for yourself just how gentle and placid these ‘fearsome’ creatures really are.

Our meet a tarantula experience can be purchased for you, for a loved one or friend. A tarantula experience would make the perfect present for any arachnid lover!

In this unforgettable tarantula experience, you will get to meet, hold, and get up close to these beautiful creatures.

This experience provides a one-to-one tarantula encounter (we also have an option for two participants) with the opportunity to handle one of these beautiful creatures. You'll also be able to ask any of your spider related questions and to get the perfect spider selfie!

Your Encounter

Your tarantula experience will last around 30 to 40 minutes and includes:

Admission into the Zoo for the participant(s)
A talk from our in-house spider expert, who will teach you all about different spider species and their behaviours
One-on-one time with a Zoo Keeper to ask any questions you may have
The opportunity for some close up tarantula photography
An Animal Encounter certificate at the end of your tarantula encounter

Available Dates

28th September 2024
29th September 2024
19th October 2024
20th October 2024

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Prices

One participant: £105

Additional participant: £50

What's Included

Entry to the Park is included for the Tarantula Experience participant(s).
Participants under 16 must be accommpanied by an adult who will require a valid day ticket.
An additional participant can be added if both participants are from the same group or family, and booked at the same time
Additional (non participating) guests will require a valid day ticket
Minimum age 12 years, no maximum age!

How to Book Your Tickle a Tarantula Experience

To check availability for our tarantula experience please call the Park on 01323 874100, email us at [email protected] or you can come and visit us in the Visitor Services Office opposite the Park Entrance.

We regret that we are unable to make provisional bookings or take bookings over the phone.

Please read our Animal Experience Terms & Conditions before booking.

Please make sure you read our Health & Safety information once you book an encounter.