
BCA Meerkat Encounters
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BCA Meerkat Encounters offers participants the chance to meet and feed meerkats at BCA Zoo in Reading. The experience includes a guided tour of the zoo and lasts approximately 90 minutes. It is suitable for individuals aged 7 and above, with a fee of £50.00.
Say hello to our meerkat mob as you become their new lookout post!
Say hello to our meerkat mob as you become their new lookout post! Your experience will begin with a quick health and safety briefing before heading off on a guided tour to explore the zoo. Once we have visited all the other animals, you will be taken into our meerkat enclosure along with one of our friendly staff members to meet and feed them.
This encounter is suitable for 7 years +.
This encounter will last approximately 90 minutes.
Sturdy closed-toe shoes must be worn to take part in this encounter. We do also recommend wearing long trousers and long-sleeved t-shirts as meerkats may scratch.
You are welcome to bring cameras with you to take photos however BCA accepts no liability for damage to goods.
We recommend ensuring you are up to date with your tetanus vaccinations before taking part in an animal encounter. It is your responsibility to check you are happy with the vaccination status of anyone in your party.
Spectator tickets
Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Each child booking automatically receives one free spectator ticket. You are able to purchase extra spectator tickets at the checkout.
T&C’s apply. (http://zoo.bca.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/02/Encounters-TCs.pdf)
Want to adopt one of our meerkats? Click here to adopt Cassandra (https://zoo.bca.ac.uk/encounters/adoptions/).
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Hotels within walking distance of BCA Zoo.
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BCA Meerkat Encounters takes place on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at 10:30.
BCA Meerkat Encounters is held at BCA Zoo in Reading (BCA College, Burchett's Green, SL6 6QR).
Tickets for BCA Meerkat Encounters are priced at £50. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for BCA Meerkat Encounters is Partly cloudy · 9°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of BCA Zoo can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for BCA Meerkat Encounters can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
BCA Meerkat Encounters offers participants the chance to meet and feed meerkats at BCA Zoo in Reading. The experience includes a guided tour of the zoo and lasts approximately 90 minutes. It is suitable for individuals aged 7 and above, with a fee of £50.00.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Say hello to our meerkat mob as you become their new lookout post!
Say hello to our meerkat mob as you become their new lookout post! Your experience will begin with a quick health and safety briefing before heading off on a guided tour to explore the zoo. Once we have visited all the other animals, you will be taken into our meerkat enclosure along with one of our friendly staff members to meet and feed them.
This encounter is suitable for 7 years +.
This encounter will last approximately 90 minutes.
Sturdy closed-toe shoes must be worn to take part in this encounter. We do also recommend wearing long trousers and long-sleeved t-shirts as meerkats may scratch.
You are welcome to bring cameras with you to take photos however BCA accepts no liability for damage to goods.
We recommend ensuring you are up to date with your tetanus vaccinations before taking part in an animal encounter. It is your responsibility to check you are happy with the vaccination status of anyone in your party.
Spectator tickets
Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Each child booking automatically receives one free spectator ticket. You are able to purchase extra spectator tickets at the checkout.
T&C’s apply. (http://zoo.bca.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/02/Encounters-TCs.pdf)
Want to adopt one of our meerkats? Click here to adopt Cassandra (https://zoo.bca.ac.uk/encounters/adoptions/).
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of BCA Zoo. Searching near BCA College, Burchett's Green, SL6 6QR; check-in Saturday, 21 November 2026.
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WhereBCA Zoo
BCA College, Burchett's Green, SL6 6QR
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is BCA Meerkat Encounters?
BCA Meerkat Encounters takes place on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at 10:30.
Where is BCA Meerkat Encounters taking place?
BCA Meerkat Encounters is held at BCA Zoo in Reading (BCA College, Burchett's Green, SL6 6QR).
How much are tickets for BCA Meerkat Encounters?
Tickets for BCA Meerkat Encounters are priced at £50. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at BCA Meerkat Encounters?
The forecast for BCA Meerkat Encounters is Partly cloudy · 9°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near BCA Meerkat Encounters?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of BCA Zoo can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for BCA Meerkat Encounters?
Tickets for BCA Meerkat Encounters can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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