Meet the Shaggy Beasts
(Suitable for ages 5+)
Want to get up close to our floppy-haired Highland cattle or our giant, majestic yaks? Join our experienced animal team to learn all about Hobbledown’s big shaggy beasts and feed them some tasty treats for only £8!

What you need to know:
- Meet the Shaggy Beasts is suitable for even the youngest of hobblers, at age 5+!
- The experience lasts 20 - 30 minutes
- Participants will be given some browse, cos lettuce or other type of feed, and an animal team member will show you how to feed the highland cows and/or yaks safely
- Meet the keepers! Q&A with the animal caretakers will be available throughout the session, along with plenty of educational facts
- Bring your camera! There will be plenty of great photo opportunities...
Prices from only £8 per person!
Take a peek at the shaggy beasts...
T&Cs
- Disclaimers must be read and signed prior to the experience.
- Max 8 guests per timeslot for Meet the Shaggy Beasts
- This is an add-on experience; Hobbledown Heath day entry is sold separately
- Participants will be provided Nitrile gloves and will be required to wash their hands following the experience
- This experience is suitable for young children as the guests are feeding through a barred window and are not directly exposed to horns or hooves
- Where possible, guests will be allowed to meet and feed both the Highland Cattle and the Yaks - however, for the animals' wellbeing, this is subject to vary on the day
- This experience is part of Hobbledown Heath’s FACE to FACE Ambassador Animal Programme
- T&Cs subject to change