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A Rare, Up‑Close

Meerkat Experience

IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION

All encounters at ZAMBI are add-ons and take place following the tour of your ZAMBI experience and cannot be booked on their own.

Your visit also includes:

Pricing & Age Requirements

Guided Tour:

  • Adults (16+): $175

  • Seniors (65+): $150

  • Youth (12–15): $120

Meerkat Encounter:

  • $110 per person

Minimum age: 12 years
Maximum group size: 10 guests

Two meerkats sitting on a tree stump at Zambi wildlife retreat

At ZAMBI Wildlife Retreat, our meerkat encounters offer our visitors a delightful and educational experience.

Our experienced guides share fascinating facts about meerkats.

This encounter provides a unique opportunity to connect with nature, fostering a deeper appreciation for these remarkable creatures and their natural behaviours.

Guests have the chance to observe these social and inquisitive animals up close and learn about their complex social structures, communication methods, and survival strategies.

About Our Merkats

Meerkat encounter during guided tour at ZAMBI

Your Encounter Experience

Visitors have the unique opportunity to hand-feed the friendly meerkat mob some of their favourite treats. Experiencing their unique and somewhat cheeky personlities up close and personal.

What’s Included in Your Visit

Your Meerkat Encounter is part of a complete wildlife experience that unfolds after the tour of your ZAMBI Experience. Alongside your meerkat encounter, you’ll enjoy:

Our Meerkat Encounter takes place at our ethical wildlife sanctuary near Sydney, where their natural social behaviours are supported through calm, keeper‑led interaction

How to Book

Booking is simple:

  1. Select your preferred date in the calendar

  2. Choose ZAMBI Experience + Meerkat Encounter

  3. Complete your booking

Visitors on the Zambi Wildlife Tour
Visitor at Zambi Wildlife Retreat
Meerkat encounter during guided tour at ZAMBI
Meerkat standing on sentry duty at ZAMBI Wildlife Retreat Sydney
Meerkat encounter during guided tour at ZAMBI
Meerkat standing on sentry duty at ZAMBI Wildlife Retreat Sydney
Meerkat encounter during guided tour at ZAMBI
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