Zoolab Animal Encounter
Get up close and hands-on with real live exotic animals, just like those the great David Attenborough would have encountered throughout his life and travels.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Learn all about these awesome creatures as we delve into David Attenborough's Big Dreams about the natural world and the amazing animals within it. Meet the likes of snakes, snails and tarantulas in this fun interactive show all about our most loved animal enthusiast Sir David Attenborough. This ticketed session will last 45 minutes and you’ll have an opportunity to get up-close and hands on with these creatures while learning all about them.
£7.25 for adults, £5.25 for children, under 3’s go free. You will need to purchase an entry ticket for Osterley on the day (members and under 5’s go free). Find ticket prices on our home page. Your Zoolab Animal Encounter ticket is for the event only and doesn’t include entry to the Gardens.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.25 |
| Child Age 3-17 | £5.25 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
This event is suitable for people ages 3 and up.
- Meeting point
Get your entry tickets from the Garden Kiosk at the right hand side of the House, and then enter the event space through the gardens.
- What to bring and wear
This event is outdoors so please wear weather appropriate clothing. There are no chairs so feel free to bring a picnic blanket or folding chair.
- Accessibility
This event is on grass in a walled garden, accessible via a single person gate. There is a step in front of the gate. An alternate level entrance is available on request.
- Other
You will need to purchase an entry ticket for Osterley on the day (members and under 5’s go free). Find ticket prices on our home page. Your Zoolab Animal Encounter ticket is for the event only and doesn’t include entry to the Gardens.
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