Get Wildly Close With VIP Experiences
Take your Safari Lodges experience to the next level by adding a VIP Experience. Go behind the scenes, get closer to incredible wildlife and discover more about the care, conservation and expertise that goes into looking after the animals at West Midlands Safari Park.
Choose from a range of experiences to suit your interests, including the Ultimate VIP Tour, Carnivore Keeper Experience, Rhino Keeper Experience, Hippo Keeper Experience Giraffe Keeper Experience and Elephant Experience.
For an even closer encounter, you can also choose experiences such as the Lion Feed, Giraffe Feed or Indian Rhino Feed.
Whether you want to get hands-on, learn from experienced keepers or simply see a different side of the Park, adding a VIP Experience is the perfect way to make your Safari Lodges stay even more memorable.
Add on VIP Experiences to enhance your stay by calling 01299 406461 or emailing experiences@wmsp.co.uk.
Or, check the availability calendar and book your experience directly online here.
£255PP
Ultimate VIP Tour
Our Ultimate VIP Tour offers a unique behind-the-scenes experience for animal lovers.
Travel through the Safari Drive in an authentic safari vehicle before the Park opens, while your guide shares fascinating insights into life at the Park.
You’ll also enjoy exclusive access to animal housing and the opportunity to feed selected species, with up-close encounters with rhinos, giraffes, sea lions and more.
(6+ years. Children aged 6-15 years must be accompanied by an adult who also holds a valid experience ticket).
£250PP
Carnivore Keeper Experience
An unforgettable experience in helping to care for some of the Park’s more fearsome inhabitants. You will be accompanied by a VIP guide who will teach you more about our large carnivores, as you get a taste of the role of a carnivore keeper – one of the most sought after jobs at the Park!
You will help with their day-to-day, behind-the-scenes care, such as; checking fences, enclosure maintenance, helping with husbandry, daily routines and feed preparation. A truly unique and thrilling experience.
(Aged 16+ years).
£185PP
Indian Rhino Keeper Experience
This fantastic experience will enable you to meet, feed and generally care for our four Indian rhinos. Travel to the Indian Rhino House and help with morning routines and training sessions.
You will also go out on patrol with the Keepers and be able to see other animals on the Asiatic section.
(Aged 16+ years).
£185PP
Giraffe Keeper Experience
This fantastic experience will enable you to meet and generally care for our herd of giraffe. Travel to the Giraffe House and help with morning routines.
You will also go out on patrol with the Keepers and be able to see other animals on the African Plains section.
(Aged 16+ years).
£175PP
Junior Keeper Experience
Young keepers will get to meet our Indian rhinos, lorikeets, meerkats and lemurs as well as tours around the Reptile House and Safari Drive.
They’ll spend the morning experiencing the life of a Keeper and the duties this entails!
This experience is suitable for children between the ages of 10-15 years.
£99PP
Mini Keeper Experience
Young keepers will be accompanied by a personal VIP Guide, who will introduce them to some of the Park’s smaller and friendlier animals, such as chinchillas, rats, meerkats, ferrets, rabbits and even some fascinating invertebrates.
During the 2-hour experience the Mini Keeper will find out how to care for these animals, plus will learn some incredible facts, which are sure to impress their school mates!
This experience is suitable for children between the ages of 5-9 years.
£185PP
Elephant Experience
Experience an unforgettable insight into the lives of the Park’s largest residents.
Join your dedicated guide for an exclusive Safari Drive and a private keeper talk at the Elephant Safari Lodge, where you’ll learn all about these gentle giants, their care, and their conservation.
(Aged 6+ years. Children aged 6-15 years must be accompanied by an adult who also holds a valid experience ticket).
£185PP
Lion Feed
Meet and feed our incredible pride of lions, and get the chance to see them up close!
(Aged 6+ years. Children aged 6-15 years must be accompanied by a full paying adult).
£125PP
Giraffe Feed
Come face-to-face with our herd of giraffe and have a chance to feed them before the Park is open to the general public.
Throughout your 30-minute encounter, you will be accompanied by a personal Safari Guide who will teach you fascinating facts about the giraffes and answer any questions you may have.
(Aged 6+ years. Children aged 6-15 years must be accompanied by an adult who also holds a valid experience ticket).
£120pp
Indian Rhino Feed
Meet, feed and find out more about our endearing Indian rhinos. Accompanied by a personal Safari Guide, you will get to travel to the Indian Rhino House, where you will meet our Indian rhinos and give them their morning feed.
You may even get a gilmpse of the adorable baby rhino, Nurani!
£99pp
Lemur & Meerkat Feed
Get to know our cheeky troop of lemurs and mischievous meerkats and give them their morning feed, before the Park is open to the public.
Throughout the 30-minute encounter, you will be accompanied by a personal Safari Guide, who will teach you some fascinating facts about the animals and answer any questions you may have.
Which lemur is the boss and why do meerkats stand high on termite mounds? All will be revealed on this fun and informative experience.
£60 for 6 people
Family Creature Feature
Get up close and personal with some of the Park’s smaller, friendly animals.
Learn more about the fascinating world of invertebrates and see if you’re brave enough to hold one of our creepy crawlies.
Or take a closer look at one of our cute and fluffy small mammals and find out what adaptations they have which make them unique.
£185pp
Winter VIP Tour
You will get the chance to travel through the Safari Drive in an authentic safari vehicle before we open to the general public.
Your guide will give you fascinating facts and insight into everyday life for the keepers and animals.
You’ll get exclusive access to some of our animal housing and even the opportunity to feed selected species. During your experience, you’ll get up close and personal with our rhinos, sea lions and even some of our new arrivals.
£45pp
Star Of The Sea Lion Show
During the presentation, the star will be called to the front of the theatre, where they will get to help the keepers demonstrate some behaviours with our sea lions.
The star will also be able to choose a photo, taken during the experience, to take home.
£185pp
Hippo Keeper Experience
Step behind the scenes for a VIP encounter with our majestic hippopotamuses.
Meet these incredible river giants face-to-face, discover their fascinating behaviours, and help with their daily care, including feeding and essential husbandry.
This is your chance to experience life as a Hippo Keeper!
