MARWELL Zoo has launched a range of experiences for visitors to get closer to the animals than ever before.

Animal experiences at the zoo in Colden Common include feeding the giraffes or penguins, getting near to the Amur tiger or snow leopard, going behind the scenes with the birds, primates or tropical house teams and a savannah experience with the serval and mongoose or meerkats.

The Hampshire attraction hopes to provide guests with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and help them learn more about the animals.

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Starting from £85 per person, all of the animal experiences include a full day at the zoo and 10 per cent discount in the gift shop for visitors to buy a memento.

For information on each animal experience, what to expect, age restrictions and how to book go to marwell.org.uk/support-us/animal-experiences.

Marwell is also hosting photographic experience days where participants will be led by an expert wildlife photographer to help them develop their photography skills.

Within the experience, guests in groups of up to six people will be given access to the best views of the animals in public and exclusive areas.

Tickets cost £350 and include pre-opening entry at 8.30am, breakfast, lunch and refreshments. For more information on the photography experience days go to marwell.org.uk/photography-experience-day.