Suitable for
Age 8+
Accompanied by an adult*
Lion VIP Experience
£115 per person
Would you like to see the famous lions of Longleat, in an experience which takes you closer and more personal than ever before? The Lion VIP Experience sees your dedicated big cat keeper giving you unrivalled access to the famous big cats.
Your keeper will take you to two off-show areas to meet the lions, where you'll be safe to exit the vehicle and observe these incredible cats in astonishingly close proximity.
How big do you think an African lion's head is? As big as a dinner plate? As big as a watermelon? It's actually much bigger than even that! You'll be overwhelmed with their size, beauty and strength by getting to see them close enough to make eye contact — a truly breath taking experience.
Includes
- An unrivalled encounter with the lions of Longleat
- The company, knowledge and experience of a dedicated keeper.
- A Longleat Day Ticket. Enjoy the park for the full day of your visit.
- A souvenir Guide Book and VIP lanyard (per person).
- 10% discount at our cafes, restaurants and shops on the day of your visit.
On the day
- The Lion VIP Experience is generally filled up around two weeks in advance. If you have a specific date in mind, please check the availability calendar before making your purchase. Availability may fluctuate depending on the time of year.
- Suitable for guests aged eight years and over. Children up to, and including, the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult who is also participating in the VIP Experience.
- Meet at VIP Meeting point 1, the dedicated VIP Hut at the Safari Park entrance, 15 minutes before your experience begins.
- Download the Park Map here.
- Your experience may be shared with other VIP guests up to a maximum of four people.
Guest Review
"It was a unique experience for my daughter and myself and we will treasure these memories forever."
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Create the perfect experience
- 9am: Park open days (except Wednesdays and Saturdays)
- Duration: 45 minutes
Your experience may be shared with other VIP guests up to a maximum of four people.
Suitable for guests aged eight years and over. Children up to, and including, the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult who is also participating in the VIP Experience.
Our VIP Experiences are a once in a lifetime opportunity and are designed to give you the best behind-the-scenes access, and interaction with our residents.
Ideal as an unforgettable birthday gift, a treat for yourself or an activity for a special group get together! For an extra special treat, why not add an exclusive VIP goody bag to collect on the day.
Regrettably, some people will be unable to take part in some experiences including individuals with relevant phobias, known allergies, pregnant people and those who are immunocompromised. While every effort is made to accommodate people with disabilities, wheelchair access is not always available due to heritage elements of the site or the terrain in which the experience takes place.
Most of our experiences require a certain level of physical activity. If you wish to book an experience and you or the person you care for has accessibility needs, please contact us first so we can ensure the best fit to meet your needs. Where an experience is possible, an essential companion accredited via an Access Card is welcome to attend for support but will not take part in the experience. If an essential companion would like to take part, a ticket must be purchased.
If you have any specific medical needs or an allergy, please contact us prior to booking.
Most of our experiences have a minimum age requirement. Please adhere to these. Participating children up to, and including, the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult who also has a VIP booking.
Some of our experiences take place early in the morning; please ensure you have considered time for arrival, parking, comfort breaks and getting to your Meeting Point in your planning. You must arrive at your Meeting Point at least 15 minutes in advance of your experience time.
If you have a VIP Gift Voucher and would like to book the date of your experience, this can be done online or via our team on 01985 844400.
Your VIP Gift Voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase and your experience must be taken within this period. Please note some of our experiences are in high demand and require weeks or months advanced booking. Please allow at least 12 weeks’ notice when booking your day. In some instances, this may be longer.
If we are unable to accommodate your experience within your validity period, alternative options will be given.
Once your experience has been booked, it cannot be rescheduled unless under exceptional circumstances and this is at Longleat’s discretion.
