Cheetah
experience

your wildest
day ever

Join our animal experts for this incredible opportunity to meet and feed our cheetah.

Step behind the scenes for an unforgettable 30-minute encounter with the world’s fastest land animal. Guided by one of our expert carnivore keepers, you’ll meet our cheetah and gain rare insight into their care, incredible speed and agility, and the vital conservation work helping to protect them in the wild.

This exclusive experience is designed for up to two people, offering an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get closer to one of the animal kingdom’s most magnificent predators.

£40
per person

30 Minutes

12+
Years

up to
2 people

what
to expect

This is the perfect experience for anyone passionate about big cats.

You’ll go behind the scenes with our expert keepers to learn about big cat behaviour, care, and conservation, with the unforgettable opportunity to feed one of our magnificent big cats.

Go behind
the scences

Behind-the-scenes access to some of our big cat habitats, where you’ll see firsthand how we care for these apex predators.

Feed the
big cats

A special feeding opportunity, allowing you to witness their strength and agility up close.

learn about
big cat behaviour

Fascinating insights into each species’ unique adaptations, diets, and enrichment programmes.

Get To know
the big cats

Hear directly from our keepers as they share personal stories about the cats, their unique personalities, and the vital work being done to help ensure their survival.

Don't just
take our word for it

See why our Cheetah experience is so unforgettable, straight from those who’ve experienced it.

“An unforgettable experience.”

Getting so close to the cheetahs was amazing. I never thought I’d be that near to such powerful animals. Definitely something I’ll remember for a long time. Thank you, Africa Alive.

“You don’t realise how big they are until you’re right there!”

Seeing the cats up close was a bit surreal. The keepers explained everything really clearly and made it feel relaxed, not rushed at all. Amazing experience, would definitely do it again!

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Big Cat Experience at Banham Zoo

Get close to tigers, leopards, and cheetahs

at Banham Zoo, Norwich, Norfolk! Take part in our exclusive

Big Cat Experience

, where you can feed these majestic animals and learn about their natural behaviours and conservation efforts.

Learn about big cat conservation

while enjoying this hands-on experience with some of the world’s most impressive and endangered species.