Tortoise

Meet The Tortoises

Come and meet some slow, gentle giants - our African Sulcata Tortoise, Max, and his Leopard Tortoise friends!

Tortoise

What you need to know:

Age: 5+

Duration: Up to 15 minutes

Includes: Park entry

Price: £40 per person including park entry

(+ £2 booking fee per transaction)

Capacity: 2 participants per session

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Tortoise

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Giant Tortoise Experience Terms and Conditions

  • Disclaimers and emergency contacts must be read and signed prior to the experience.
  • Max 2 people per time slot for Giant Tortoises
  • Spectators will not be able to accompany the person undertaking the experience into the enclosure itself but will be able to view them from the external area of the enclosure.
  • Anyone entering Hobbledown must have a ticket. If you are accompanying someone doing an animal experience but are not participating, you must still hold your own general admission ticket
  • Booking on the day subject to availability. Book at reception. Must be booked 30 mins prior to the experience.
  • Whilst every effort is made to accommodate everyone, due to the nature of the experience unfortunately at the present time the experience is not suitable for pregnant guests, mothers who are nursing, or guests with immunosuppressant illnesses. This experience may not be suitable for disabilities which impact on motor skills, mobility, or severe learning difficulties.  Please contact us to discuss your individual needs.
  • This experience may not be private to your booking; if spaces are available, other participants may join.
  • Free carers do not participate in the experience. Anyone wanting to participate in the experience will need their own experience ticket.
  • Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult (included in cost).
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