It’s not every day you get to meet a meerkat, a marmoset, and an Asian palm civet up close. But on June 6 – 7, you’ll get that rare chance as Hopefield Animal Sanctuary presents Exotic Animal Weekends. Aside from meeting these fascinating creatures, you can enjoy delicious BBQ, partake in refreshing drinks, and discover other kid-friendly activities so make sure to bring the whole clan! Proceeds raised from this event will go to Hopefield Animal Sanctuary whose mission is to “provide a safe and loving home for abused, abandoned and neglected animals.”

6th & 7th Jun, 1st & 2nd Aug, 3rd & 4th Oct | 10.00am to 4.00pm

Due to licensing restrictions, we can only welcome visitors to our rescued “exotic” animals for just six days per year – which means once these dates are gone, they’re gone. If you’ve ever wanted to get closer to some of the most unusual animals you’ll meet, this is your moment.

Across the weekend, visitors can discover an extraordinary variety of rescued animals, including:

• Meerkats
• Parrots
• Marmosets
• Skunks
• Asian palm civets
• Foxes

Each animal has their own rescue story, and your visit directly supports their lifelong care.

Make a Full Day of Family Fun

Exotic Animal Weekends aren’t just about the animals – they’re a full family day out in Essex, with plenty to enjoy for all ages:

BBQ serving delicious hot food
Saddle Up Bar for refreshing drinks
Soft Play Bus for younger visitors
Exotic Animal Trail to explore the sanctuary in a fun, interactive way

Did you know Timon from The Lion King is a meerkat, Iago from Aladdin is a parrot, and Nick Wilde from Zootopia is a fox? Meet their real-life counterparts at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary’s Exotic Animal Weekends. Book your tickets here now.