Merrist Wood Events

About

Merrist Wood is not just a college – it’s indoor and outdoor facilities are available to hire for meetings, training events, weddings, corporate events, festivals, sporting events and so on. It was also granted a zoo license recently, allowing it to share its collection of exotic animals, some of which are of conservation importance, with the wider community.

The Animal Management Centre includes desert and tropical biomes, nocturnal room, husbandry room, meerkat enclosure and farm, all of which houses a wide variety of species.

We are a Rare Breed Survival Trust accredited farm and have many animals such as pigs, goats, donkeys and more.

Animal Encounter Activities include:

Birthday Parties – there are two types of animal parties; Farm Parties or Animal Encounter Parties – both are for 2 hours and include use of a party room for food.

Animal Encounter Tours – these need to be pre-booked and allow up to 10 people per tour. Get up close to the amazing array of animals including tortoises, bearded dragons, hornbills, monitor lizard, meerkats and more…

Animal Education Tours – group tours for schools, and uniformed youth groups, ideal to cover curriculum topics or badges.

Junior Animal Keeper Experiences – children can spend the day with the Animal Keepers learning how to look after all the different species of animals, giving a unique experience, ideal for gifts. Vouchers are available.

Corporate Activities – Animal Encounter Tours can be organised for corporate groups, either with or without meeting spaces and catering. Other activities can also be included such as live escape games onsite.

Special Events – regular annual events are held throughout the year including a Festive Animal Fun Day, Fleecy Frolics Lambing weekend and much more.

Meeting Room/Event Space for Hire – 3 meeting rooms and a function room can be hired out at competitive prices and with onsite free parking. There are also many outside locations for hire for all events, including weddings.