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Experience a Fox Encounter for Two with Park Entry in Castle Donington, Derby

In Castle Donington, Derby, you can explore the Ark’s many residents-rescues from the UK and European Pet Trade-with park entry included so you can spend as long as you wish getting to know all the other animals; the highlight is a 30-minute fox encounter where, after a full safety briefing, you’ll enter the fox enclosure to meet the resident red foxes Sox, Sky and Shadow, with plenty of time to ask questions and learn everything you want to know about these amazing creatures.

About this activity in Castle Donington

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Highlights

  • Get up close with the Ark’s rescued residents - meet animals rescued from the UK and European pet trade during your visit in Castle Donington, Derby.
  • Take part in the featured 30-minute fox encounter where, after a full safety briefing, you enter the fox enclosure to meet resident red foxes Sox, Sky and Shadow.
  • Enjoy unstructured time to explore the rest of the park and spend as long as you like getting to know the other residents and their stories.
  • Bring your questions - knowledgeable staff are on hand during the encounter to explain fox behaviour, care and conservation efforts.

Important Information

  • The fox encounter includes a mandatory safety briefing and guided access to the enclosure; follow all instructions from staff for a safe experience.
  • Encounters are designed to be welcoming for a wide range of visitors; please disclose any accessibility needs in advance so the team can assist.
  • You’ll have ample opportunity to learn from keepers and ask questions about rescue work, animal welfare and the individual histories of the animals.
  • Plan to allow extra time on the day to explore the park’s other residents before or after your scheduled fox session.

Meeting Point

Arrive at the park reception near the fox enclosure at least 15 minutes before your scheduled encounter to check in; your host will meet you there and conduct the safety briefing.

Includes

  • Park entry is included with your booking in Castle Donington, Derby - you’ll have access to the park on the day of your event.

Other

  • Public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy to reach the park from across Castle Donington and the surrounding area.
  • Transport links in the area are suitable for all physical fitness levels, so attendees can choose accessible travel options to get here.

Customer Reviews

10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
K8716TXkatyw
• Oct 26, 2025 05:13:14 AM
Summary: We had enjoyed our visit to the Ark Wildlife park in the past so decided to book the fox experience for my 11 year old son and my adult sister. Both thoroughly enjoyed preparing the enrichment and going into the enclosure to give it to the foxes. The keepers were very knowledgeable and friendly, as were all the staff we came into contact with during our visit. Both got same amazing photos and videos of the experience and have been discussing which experience they would like to do next!
C6112FKannaj
• Oct 25, 2025 04:53:51 PM
Summary: We had a wonderful day here! It was such a joy meeting all of the animals – they all looked so well cared for and happy. The Arctic Fox experience was a real highlight, and Cherry was absolutely lovely – friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the animals. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would highly recommend it to others.
jaimeys2025
• Oct 25, 2025 01:56:47 PM
Summary: An absolutely amazing experience. We didn’t want it to end. We did the ultimate experience and experienced the arctic foxes the red foxes and the wildcats. I cannot recommend the experience or the park enough animals are well looked after and obviously very much loved by the staff and vice versa. The ladies that we did the experience with were very informative and took their time in helping us get a thorough experience. Even away from the experience the other animals that you can look around and see are completely adorable and you literally get to see everything. We cannot wait to go back.

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You’ll take part in a 30 minute fox encounter where, after a full safety briefing, you enter the fox enclosure to meet the resident Red Foxes Sox, Sky and Shadow. The experience is focused on close, supervised encounters and gives you plenty of time to observe and learn about these rescued animals.
The highlighted fox encounter lasts 30 minutes, including the safety briefing and time inside the enclosure. You’re welcome to spend as long as you wish getting to know the other residents in the park before or after the encounter.
The experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels; staff provide a full safety briefing and the activity does not require strenuous activity, making it accessible for most visitors to Derby and the surrounding area.
Yes - the encounter is designed to be family-friendly so you can bring children to meet the rescued foxes under staff supervision. There are clear safety briefings and staff are available to answer questions, making it a good option for family visits in and around Castle Donington.
Yes - the encounter provides plenty of opportunity to ask questions and learn about the foxes, including their backgrounds as rescues from the UK and European pet trade and how they are cared for at the park near Castle Donington.
Yes - there are public transportation options nearby that make it straightforward to reach the venue, so you can plan your visit without relying solely on private transport.