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Man and child taking part in a rhino feeding experience

Rhino Experience in the UK 🦏

From £75

Our rhino encounter gives you the chance to feed our crash of black rhino.

Priced at £75 (or £90 including a day entry ticket) and suitable for ages 10 and up. Your rhino feeding experience will last at least 20 minutes.

What’s included in the rhino experience?

– Includes close up meeting members of our Eastern black rhino herd

– Rhino keeper Q&A – ask all of your rhino questions

– Souvenir rhino cuddly toy made with 100% recycled material and filling ♻️

– Personalised experience certificate signed by the keeper

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Go behind the scenes at our black rhino house and see the keeper’s yard.

You’ll be welcomed by one of our rhino keepers and given a short talk about our rhinos and conservation. You’ll then be taken behind the scenes in the keeper’s yard to learn about the work of a rhino keeper and you’re bound to see some rhino poo! Then you’ll get to meet one of our rhinos and have the opportunity to hand feed them, if they want to.

This is also your chance to ask our expert rhino keepers all about the animals in their charge.

Your rhino feeding experience will last at least 20 minutes. It includes a cuddly toy rhino or a mug to take home so you can remember your special day.

Need to know

Rhino experiences must be booked well in advance as there’s only one session available per day for a maximum of two people from the same household.

This experience takes place inside the rhino enclosure and only those taking part (or their guardian) may be present to not overwhelm our rhinos.

Our rhino experience is only suitable for those aged 10 or over.

You can read our full animal experiences terms and conditions here.

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Rhino feeding experience reviews...

"I bought this for my son for his birthday. The experience was amazing. The keeper was really knowledgeable and gave us loads of information. The fact he did it on his own was brilliant too - a really special experience."

Christine Davies, Bridgend, 30 October 2024

"The whole experience was amazing! Meeting and feeding rhinos was a dream come true. Pete the keeper was a mine of information and answered every question we had. Even the weather couldn't put a dampener on our day, we left on cloud nine, thank you!"

John Thorley, Derbyshire, 18 October 2024

"My father and I decided to gift each other a giraffe and rhino experience for Christmas. We were most excited for the rhinos as we really didn’t know what to expect but it wasn’t to be hand feeding them carrots! Peter was absolutely fantastic and had so many stories to tell us. We couldn’t believe how kind and gentle they were, and we even got to give them a scratch behind the ear! We will be back!"

Emma Blackburn, Treharris, 22 September 2024

"Thank you for a wonderful experience. Feeding the rhinos by hand fresh carrots. We met Callum the keeper and he was very polite and very knowledgeable about the rhinos. This is an experience my wife and I will never forget. A very big thank you for looking after us and as we were about to leave we were presented with a certificate and our own rhino cuddle toys. Awesome."

Robin Wardle, West Sussex, 14 September 2024

"An awesome experience, feeding the rhinos gave me a greater appreciation for the, size, feel and kind nature of these majestic animals. I couldn't recommend this experience more."

Martin Robinson, Nuneaton, 13 September 2024

"My experience with your beautiful rhino's was fabulous. Such wonderful creatures. Pippa, the keeper was lovely, answered all my questions and was on hand at all times. My rhino experience day was bought for my birthday, one that will be unforgettable. Thank you to all for truly making my dream come true."

Martine Vipond, Swansea, 29 August 2024

"One of the best experiences of my life! The rhino's were amazing. I fell in love with Dakima, she was so affectionate and loved a ear and bum scratch at the end. Nkosi was a real character, he's so funny and loved his carrots. I will never forget my day with the rhino's it was perfect and I couldn't of wished for better. I will definitely be coming back to visit. Thank you to Peter the zoo keeper!"

Rebecca Brammeld, Carmarthenshire, 19 August 2024

"Harry was fantastic! He was friendly informative and we could tell how much he loves working with the rhinos and we understand why, they are such lovely animals and it was amazing spending time with them. My son enjoyed feeding them carrots and would highly recommended the experience."

Emma Gray, Staines, 11 August 2024

"Fantastic experience. My son had one of his dreams come true to meet a rhino. Keeper was brilliant. He was relaxed and explained things on a level my children could understand. Price is affordable in comparison to other zoos. We will definitely do it again. Highlight of our holiday. Thank you Folly Farm."

Carol Matthews, London, 05 August 2024

"We were met promptly by Kim the very knowledgeable keeper and taken into the rhino house. We met and fed all 3 rhinos, 1 male and 2 females. It was great, the animals were well cared for with plenty of space. Their manners were impeccable taking the food very gently from our hands. All in all a very much appreciated opportunity to interact with these fascinating characters."

Tony Medlar, Derbyshire, 18 June 2024

"I had a fantastic time. The rhinos were incredible and looked very relaxed and well cared for. It was great that it's just the keeper (Dan) and I with the rhinos during the experience so I didn't feel like I was in the way or felt rushed. Dan was very friendly and knowledgeable. Getting to hand feed the three rhinos was a truly special occasion I won't forget. Thanks to everyone (especially Dan)."

Adam Mills, Horsham, 09 June 2024

"We would recommend Folly Farm as we found it was for all ages, booked the luxury lodge holiday with some animal experiences and it was amazing. We did three experiences in all, definitely not just for children, Dan and Pippa were very knowledgeable and we really enjoyed learning about the animals, it was the next best thing to a Safari holiday."

Amanda Hynd, Cornwall, 05 June 2024

"I found the experience very informative and exciting. I was up close to the rhinos and enjoyed every minute. My children surprised me with the experience for my 50th birthday."

Helen Jones, Rhigos, 01 June 2024

"Brilliant experience a memory that will last forever the zoo keeper was very professional and friendly. My son enjoyed every minute of the experience, well worth the money paid and even had a rhino teddy at the end."

Alfie Chennells, Merthyr Tydfil, 25 May 2024

"The Rhino feeding experience was amazing! My husband bought it for me and my son Jesse who absolutely loved it! The member of staff doing the feeding experience was so lovely and knowledgable and told us everything about the rhinos. It was such an amazing experience being that close to them and being able to feed them."

Sarah Wickham, Johnston, 12 May 2024

"Thank you so much for a fantastic day! We’d bought my mum the Rhino experience for her 70th and it was incredibly special. Our keeper Caz was just amazing, so knowledgeable, friendly and engaged. My mum could have chatted to her for hours! It was more than we could have hoped for, really above and beyond. And of course Folly Farm in general was brilliant, so clean and amazing facilities."

Hannah Grimstead, Cardiff, 05 May 2024

"Really good experience the gentleman who was taking us thought the experience was amazing, answered all of our questions. Would love to do it again."

Niamh Jolly, Northampton, 02 May 2024

"It was a really great day out and it really seems like the animal handlers really care about the animals you keep. When we fed the rhinos, Dan was really informative and friendly. He knew a lot about the rhinos and it was clear they felt safe with him and us even though we were strangers. It was nice to know that the money for the experience was going to a good cause to help stop poaching."

Tia Schofield, Swansea, 01 May 2024

"My partner and I had an excellent time feeding and petting the rhinos. The keeper was very friendly and informative and made the experience feel very easy going and fun."

Kayleigh Gerard, Galway, 24 April 2024

"What an amazing experience. Interaction with the rhinos was absolutely unbelievable, the three rhinos all have different personalities. The female was so receptive to feeding and I was able to feed her and even tickle behind her ear. The keeper called Peter gave us a lot of information and made our experience one if the best things I have ever done."

Nicola Ward, Bristol, 10 April 2024

"I was the only person on the rhino experience so I had all three rhinos and a big bucket of carrots all to myself. Feeding these gentle giants was absolutely incredible and a real privilege. Calum (their keeper) was incredibly knowledgeable and really easy to chat to. A huge thank you to Calum and the three beautiful rhinos for a fantastic afternoon."

Sue Gratten, Slough, 17 March 2024

"This is an absolute must have experience. We booked it last minute on a whim and had the most amazing time. Exceptional knowledge from the keeper and it was incredible to be so close to these magnificent rhinos having a one on one experience giving them scratches and snacks! If you decide to book I can guarantee you will not be disappointed!"

Stephanie Powell, Carmarthen, 02 March 2024

"INCREDIBLE! Truly amazing experience, the keeper we had was so friendly and knowledgeable, great to chat with her about all things Rhino! Being able to feed these amazing animals and then give one side rubs really was a once in a lifetime experience! We'll definitely be booking another experience in the future!"

Heather Hanson, Rhondda Cynon Taff, 17 February 2024

"First of all it was a privilege to get close to these magnificent animals, Harry was informative and friendly and made the experience enjoyable was a truly enjoyable experience keep up the good work and thank you."

Gary Foster, Oldham, 12 February 2024

"Had the best rhino experience at Folly Farm! Meg the keeper was great, super knowledgeable and really welcoming. Answered all our questions and made it an amazing experience! It was a privilege to get to meet and hand feed your crash!"

Matthew Melia, Manchester, 06 January 2024

"We had a wonderful experience feeding the rhinos. Natasha was fantastic and very informative. Cannot recommend this experience enough to anyone who loves rhinos as much as us."

Alex Thomas, Leicestershire, 23 December 2023

"Amazing experience. My 10 year old was nervous to start with but Natasha soon put him at ease and he had a wonderful time feeding the rhinos."

Caroline Pulham, Carmarthenshire, 12 November 2023

"I was lucky enough to be bought the experience my 30th. It was amazing from start to finish, the rhino keeper was knowledgable and answered my questions. He explained how the rhinos are cared for, about enrichment and poaching. The rhinos were amazing, we met them and the baby! We had the pleasure of feeding and brushing them. We felt blessed to be so close to such beautiful creatures. Thank you."

Chloe Shaw-Blake, Cwmbran, 15 October 2023

"Excellent experience. The gentleman who looked after us was very knowledgeable, very approachable. I was the only one in the experience that day, so was very fortunate to have one to one. Exceeded expectations. Amazing experience. I would do it again."

Melanie Lewis, Cardiff, 24 September 2023

"Absolutely amazing experience and would highly recommend to anyone! Natasha was great, really friendly and fantastic rhino knowledge. Thank you."

Ray Johns, North Yorkshire , 14 September 2023

"It was absolutely fantastic. Natasha was a brilliant guide, very informative and fun but clearly extremely passionate about her work. We won't forget this for some time!"

Rory Clark, Swansea , 02 September 2023

"Excellent experience. Harry was very friendly and knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the rhinos. Would definitely recommend."

Layla Brindley, Ross-on-Wye , 03 August 2023

"It was fantastic meeting the rhinos up close. They are so gentle and really cute up close too. I got to feed them carrots and the keeper answered all my questions and was really interesting to talk to."

Rhianna Rees, Worcester , 11 July 2023

"It was an excellent experience. Every member of staff we encountered was friendly, kind and very helpful."

David Hewitt, Solihull , 11 June 2023

"We had a great time, keeper very knowledgeable and passionate about the rhinos he looked after. Was sad to hear it's not as popular an experience and would 100% recommend seeing these awesome animals."

Harriet Childs, Leicestershire , 06 May 2023

"Wow! What an experience. The keeper was excellent. Very knowledgeable about the rhinos. Getting up close and personal with the rhinos was amazing. Was fantastic to be able to feed them the carrots. Thank you so much for a wonderful time. We will be back soon."

Tom and Rachel Scott, Boradhaven , 23 April 2023

"The keeper was very informative and gave great instructions on what we had to do. As it was just the two of us, we had great hands on experience and she gave brilliant information on the rhinos."

Emily Davies, Hampshire, 21 March 2023

"Amazing to get so close to these stunning and beautiful animals. They are so gentle but powerful a real treat to visit them."

Valda Brown, Haverfordwest , 15 March 2023

"Wow what an experience, bought for my husband's 40th as rhinos are his favourite! The experience was epic! Couldn’t fault it."

Jo Davies, Gloucestershire, 01 November 2022

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