The Crazy Cat Breakfast is an amazing opportunity to help our keepers feed some our Cat species before exploring the rest of the zoo.
Find out more about the animals included on this experience!
Eurasian Lynx are large, powerful wild cats native to the forests and mountains of Europe and Asia. Recognizable by their tufted ears, short tails, long legs, and thick spotted fur, they are stealthy, solitary, and perfectly adapted to life in cold, wooded habitats.
These lynx are carnivorous, feeding mainly on deer, hares, and other small mammals. With exceptional eyesight and hearing, they are expert ambush hunters, relying on patience, camouflage, and sudden bursts of speed to catch their prey.
At Hoo Zoo, our Eurasian Lynx helps visitors learn about apex predators, forest ecosystems, and the importance of conserving large, wild habitats. Observing this elusive, majestic cat up close gives visitors a chance to appreciate its strength, intelligence, and vital role in maintaining balanced ecosystems.
Bobcats are medium-sized wild cats native to North America. Recognizable by their short, bobbed tails, tufted ears, spotted fur, and keen eyes, they are stealthy, agile, and highly adaptable predators.
These cats are carnivorous, feeding mainly on rabbits, rodents, birds, and other small animals. Expert hunters, bobcats use their sharp senses, camouflage, and quick reflexes to stalk and capture prey, often being most active at dawn and dusk.
At Hoo Zoo, our Bobcat helps visitors learn about predator adaptations, the diversity of North American wildlife, and the importance of conserving forests, grasslands, and desert habitats. Observing this sleek, alert cat up close gives visitors a chance to appreciate its agility, intelligence, and vital role in maintaining balanced ecosystems.
Servals are sleek, medium-sized wild cats native to the grasslands and savannas of Africa. With their long legs, large ears, and spotted golden fur, they are built for speed, agility, and expert hunting in open landscapes.
These carnivores feed primarily on birds, rodents, and small mammals, using their incredible leaping ability and sharp claws to catch prey mid-air. Known for their exceptional hearing, servals can detect even the smallest movements in the tall grasses.
At Hoo Zoo, our Serval helps visitors explore the remarkable adaptations of wild cats, the dynamics of grassland ecosystems, and the importance of conserving African wildlife. Observing this graceful, agile predator up close gives visitors a chance to appreciate its speed, precision, and vital role in controlling prey populations.
Caracals are sleek, medium-sized wild cats native to the dry savannas and woodlands of Africa and the Middle East. With their striking tufted ears, tawny coat, and powerful build, they are agile hunters and stealthy predators.
These carnivores primarily hunt birds, small mammals, and rodents, using their sharp claws and powerful hind legs to leap great distances and catch prey mid-air. Caracals are solitary and territorial, often using their excellent night vision and hearing to track their prey.
At Hoo Zoo, our Caracal helps visitors explore the behaviors of wild cats, learn about their impressive hunting skills, and understand the importance of conserving savanna and woodland habitats. Observing this elegant, agile predator up close gives visitors a chance to appreciate its stealth, strength, and crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Jungle Cats are medium-sized wild cats native to parts of Asia, the Middle East, and Southeast Europe. Recognisable by their slender build, long legs, tufted ears, and sandy-brown coat, they are agile, alert, and highly adaptable predators.
These cats are carnivorous, feeding mainly on small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Excellent hunters, Jungle Cats rely on their keen hearing, sharp eyesight, and stealth to stalk prey, often hunting at dawn and dusk in wetlands, grasslands, and forest edges.
At Hoo Zoo, our Jungle Cat helps visitors learn about wild cat behavior, predator adaptations, and the importance of conserving diverse habitats. Observing this sleek, elusive animal up close gives visitors a chance to appreciate its agility, intelligence, and vital role in maintaining balanced ecosystems.
Rusty-Spotted Cats are tiny wild cats native to the forests and grasslands of India and Sri Lanka. Recognizable by their small size, reddish-brown fur with dark spots, and expressive eyes, they are elusive, agile, and perfectly adapted to hunting in dense undergrowth.
These cats are carnivorous, feeding mainly on small mammals, birds, and insects. Despite their tiny size, they are fearless hunters, relying on stealth, sharp senses, and quick reflexes to catch prey.
At Hoo Zoo, our Rusty-Spotted Cat helps visitors learn about the incredible diversity of wild cats, predator adaptations, and the importance of conserving forests and grasslands. Observing this tiny, secretive cat up close gives visitors a chance to appreciate its agility, cunning, and vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
During the Cat Feeding Experience you’ll be able to help our keepers train and tong feed all our cat species. Please be aware that this experience will take place outside most of the cat enclosures and feeding taking place from the other side of the fence.
You will be given the opportunity to tong feed up to 4 of our cat species at Hoo Zoo. During this amazing experience the keeper will remain with you throughout informing you about the animals and ensuring you’re always safe.
Serval - Agile and striking, with large ears and incredible leaps!
Bobcat - The fierce and fascinating North American wildcat.
Eurasian Lynx - One of the largest wild cats with its iconic tufted ears.
Jungle Cat - A sleek predator of the Caucasus , with its mysterious and stealthy nature.
Rusty-Spotted Cat - The world’s smallest wild feline, but no less fierce!
Caracal - Pound for pound one of the worlds strongest predators!
Feed and Learn: Discover fascinating facts about all our cats whilst you tong feed them their favourite treats. Our keepers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and keep you safe throughout.
Photo Opportunities: Capture the moment! Bring your camera to snap photos of our cats and the other animals during this unique experience.
This guided experience allows you to see these exotic cats up close, learn about their behaviours, and take part in their feeding routine—all while remaining safe and respectful of their space.
As our animals welfare is of utmost importance and we are privileged to be able to get so close to these species – we will not force our animals to do anything against their nature and all interaction is done on their terms.
Participants must be able bodied and 16 years or older.
Experiences are taken in groups of 4.
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