Animal Clubs

Give your child the chance to step into the boots of a real animal keeper at Wigfield Farm! Our Young Keeper Experience is designed especially for children aged 8-12 years who love animals and want to learn how to care for them. Over an exciting 3-hour session, participants will work in a small group of up to 10 children, ensuring plenty of hands-on time and personal attention from our experienced team. This experience is a drop off session, parents are not required to supervise. What's Included? Guided participation in simple keeper tasks Time spent with our rabbits, meerkats, reptiles and rodents Learning about animal care, feeding and enrichment  A relaxed, educational experience  Feeding a wide range of animals  15 minute break with snack and juice provided Things to know Suitable for children aged 8-12 years Suitable clothing and footwear  Young keeper experience will last approximately 3 hours  Maximum group size: 10 Price: £50 per child. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to build confidence, learn new skills, and get closer than ever to some amazing animals in a safe and fun environment.

Step into the day-to-day and experience what it’s like to be an animal keeper. Our Mini Keeper Experience invites you behind the scenes to help care for our animals alongside our knowledgeable keepers. You’ll take part in age-appropriate keeper tasks, learn how we look after our animals and discover what goes into their daily care and wellbeing. This hands-on experience is perfect for young animal lovers and families looking for a meaningful, memorable way to connect with animals. There’s no rush—just time to learn, help out and enjoy being part of the routine. This experience is a drop off session, parents are not required to supervise. What's included? Guided participation in simple keeper tasks Time spent with our rabbits, meerkats, ferrets, reptiles and rodents Learning about animal care, feeding and enrichment  A relaxed, educational experience  Feeding a wide range of animals  15 minute break with snack and juice provided Things to know Suitable for children aged 4-7 years Suitable clothing and footwear  Mini keeper experience will last approximately 3 hours  Maximum group size: 10

Teenage Animal Club For young animal enthusiasts who want to learn more, do more, and get closer to animals, our Teenage Animal Club Summer Camp is the perfect opportunity. Running during the summer holidays, this exciting programme consists of five sessions delivered across one week, taking place from 27th to 31st July, 9:15am – 12:15pm each day, giving teenagers a deeper, more immersive experience than a standard visit. Designed especially for teens with a passion for animals and conservation, this fun and interactive camp offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to care for animals—while building confidence, knowledge, and practical skills along the way. This experience is a drop off session, parents are not required to supervise. What’s Included? Led by our experienced animal team, each session is packed with hands-on activities and exclusive learning opportunities.  Depending on the day and the animals involved, activities may include: Learning about animal behaviour and welfare Preparing food and enrichment activities Helping with basic husbandry tasks Observing training and enrichment sessions Meeting a variety of animals and learning about their individual personalities  Every session is designed to be educational, engaging, and inspiring, with animal welfare always the top priority. For teenagers who are still exploring their future, this camp also provides valuable insight into potential career paths within animal care and conservation.  Things to Know Suitable for teenagers aged 13–17 years All activities are supervised by trained staff Activities may vary depending on animals, weather, and operational needs Participants must bring their own steel toe cap boots for safety Maximum group size of 10  No two sessions are the same- each one centres on a different animal

Teenage Animal Club For young animal enthusiasts who want to learn more, do more, and get closer to animals, our Teenage Animal Club Summer Camp is the perfect opportunity.Running during the summer holidays, this exciting programme consists of five sessions delivered across one week, taking place from 27th to 31st July, 9:15am – 12:15pm each day, giving teenagers a deeper, more immersive experience than a standard visit.Designed especially for teens with a passion for animals and conservation, this fun and interactive camp offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to care for animals—while building confidence, knowledge, and practical skills along the way.This experience is a drop off session, parents are not required to supervise.What’s Included?Led by our experienced animal team, each session is packed with hands-on activities and exclusive learning opportunities. Depending on the day and the animals involved, activities may include: Learning about animal behaviour and welfare Preparing food and enrichment activities Helping with basic husbandry tasks Observing training and enrichment sessions Meeting a variety of animals and learning about their individual personalities  Every session is designed to be educational, engaging, and inspiring, with animal welfare always the top priority.For teenagers who are still exploring their future, this camp also provides valuable insight into potential career paths within animal care and conservation.Things to Know Suitable for teenagers aged 13–17 years All activities are supervised by trained staff Activities may vary depending on animals, weather, and operational needs Participants must bring their own steel toe cap boots for safety Maxium group size of 10  No two sessions are the same- each one centres on a different animal 5 sessions for £190 or £50 per session

Young Farmers Experience Step into the boots of a real young farmer with this hands-on experience designed especially for children aged 8–12! Over an exciting 3-hour session, participants will get up close with a variety of friendly farm animals and learn what it takes to care for them day-to-day.Children will work with goats, pigs, sheep, and equines, taking part in activities such as feeding, grooming, and assisting with simple farm tasks. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn where food comes from, understand animal care, and experience life on a working farm.Guided by experienced staff, every activity is safe, engaging, and packed with fun—helping build confidence, responsibility, and a love for the outdoors.This experience is a drop off session, parents are not required to supervise.Important information: Duration: 3 hours Cost: £60 per child Age group: 8–12 years Children must bring their own steel toe cap boots for safety Break with snack and juice included A memorable, muddy, and meaningful adventure awaits! This Experience will be available on the 24th and 25th of August 2026.