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Adopt an Elephant
"Icholta was abandoned when she become stuck in the mud of a drying water hole. Her mother could not free her and eventually had to leave Icholta behind. Thankfully she was rescued and taken into expert care at a sanctuary in Nairobi, Kenya. She was moved to Tsavo East National Park to begin the long process of rehabilitation back into the wild. She is a friendly elephant who has always been a favourite with the keepers. Your unique gift pack will include: ? A video following the orphan elephants on their daily life, narrated by Rolf Harris. ? A personalised certificate with a colour picture of the elephant ? An elephant fact sheet ? An update after six months ? A copy of Care for the Wild News, a bi-annual newsletter packed with wildlife facts and interviews with individuals working in the frontline of conservation ? Care for the Wild International Window Sticker When ordering, please specify the date for the adoption certificate."
£34.00
Adopt Snow Leopards
"There may be as few as 5,000 snow leopards left in the wild today. The two orphaned snow leopards, Alcu and Bagira, were rescued from poachers who had kept them in appalling conditions, hoping to sell them for their fur and bones. Funds from the adoption programme also support a specialist anti-poaching team. Your unique gift pack will include: ? An exclusive snow leopard T-shirt ? A personalised adoption certificate with pictures of the cats ? A snow leopard fact sheet ? An update after six months ? A copy of Care for the Wild News, a bi-annual newsletter packed with interesting information on all our projects to help save wildlife, and interviews with individuals working in the frontline of conservation ? Care for the Wild International Window Sticker When ordering, please specify the name of the person who the adoption pack is for, the size of T-shirt required and date for the adoption certificate."
£34.00
Paintballing for 1
"A great day packed with adrenalin. Arrive for your roll call and briefing to decide on teams for the day. Then it`s out into the field as the game is split into two halves either attacking or defendng the fort as you and your team battles to capture the enemy flag. Break for lunch, then it`s back out onto the field to do it all again!"
£39.00
Hot Passenger Ride
"Programme on the Day: ? Tea&Coffee on arrival ? Welcome®istration ? High Speed Passenger Ride on challenging race circuit with professional driver in high performance car, 2-3 laps. ? FREE 4x4 passenger ride for spectators (Leicestershire only, subject to availability). ? Presentation of Super Car Commemorative Certificate"
£45.00
Zorbing Experience for Two
"A Zorb is a gigantic inflatable PVC ball about 3 metres in diameter, which contains a smaller ball suspended into position by over a thousand nylon strands of varying colours. And you two go inside that! You will be safely harnessed inside and then launched from the ramp at the top of a hill. You will be descending down the hillside, gaining speed with every revolution, until the sky and earth merge into one?"
£59.00
London Duck Tours Family Trip
"Take a tour of London on board the Duck - these amphibious crafts are as happy on the road as they are floating along the Thames allowing you a bird`s eye view of the capital`s attractions. The excitement of seeing London in this novel way is enhanced by the entertaining, and action packed commentary of the knowledgeable tour guides."
£70.00
Birds of Prey (Half Day)
In just half a day you can get an insight into the wonderful world of Birds of Prey. You will be introduced to the birds and after some tuition you will be able to fly various hawks and owls. Please note that the programme on the day and flying birds vary from centre to centre.
£75.00
Microlight Lesson
"This is something a little bit different. Not quite gliding, not quite ordinary light aircraft flying, but a unique microlight flying experience! It`s thrilling, exciting and possibly just a little more of everything than you thought! A microlight is a flying machine in different shapes and sizes and offers you the kind of control and manoeuvrability you would normally expect from a helicopter. The 20-30 minute flight will give you plenty of time to take over the controls, under expert instruction of course. This will be your hands-on chance to find out how much fun these little aircrafts can be whilst being completely safe. Please note that the flight time includes time for take-off and landing. This experience can be taken all year round subject to weather and availability."
£79.00
Microlight Lesson 40 Mins
"A microlight is a flying machine in different shapes and sizes and offers you the kind of control and manoeuvrability you would normally expect from a helicopter. The 40 minute flight will give you plenty of time to take over the controls, under expert instruction of course. This will be your hands-on chance to find out how much fun these little aircrafts can be whilst being completely safe. Please note that the flight time includes time for take-off and landing. This experience can be taken all year round subject to weather and availability."
£99.00
RIB Powerboating
"This thrilling experience takes place aboard a 7.5m high performance RIB. Each participant will be given the opportunity, under supervision, to drive this powerful craft for approximately 10 minutes in order to experience its power, manoeuvrability and versatility. Your programme on the day: 9:00am - Arrival, tea and coffee 9:15am - Safety briefing, breathable foul weather gear and lifejackets fitted. 9:30am - Leave marina, hands on instruction in low speed driving technique. 10:00am - Reach unlimited speed area, skipper demonstrates the full potential of the RIB at speed and in waves. Participants are given hands on instruction in high-speed technique. 11:45am - Return to Marina, further low speed instruction. 12:30pm - Arrival, leave at leisure. This experience start at 9am or 2pm, the same schedule applies for the afternoon session."
£99.00
Junior Rally
"This course is designed to give youngsters an opportunity to drive a rally car. You will learn basic driving skills including starting, changing gear, steering and braking supervised by a qualified instructor. Once competent at these skills, the fun begins, you will learn techniques such as handbrake turns, powerslides and more rally driving techniques. You will be going back to school and telling all your friends you have been doing it for real and not on the Playstation! Itinerary: ? Welcome, introduction and briefing on driving and rally driving techniques. ? 2 sessions driving a Vauxhall Astra GSi Rally Car. ? A high speed white knuckle passenger ride. ? A de-briefing session in which you get presented with a certificate and a driver analysis form completed by your instructor."
£109.00
Birds of Prey (Full Day)
"This fascinating day will give you an insight into the wonderful world of Birds of Prey. In the company of experts and these amazing birds of prey, you will be astounded how much you can learn about flying a bird of prey in one day! Top quality guidance about the birds and their traditions will help you to enjoy this memorable experience. You will be able to fly various hawks and owls. Please note that the programme on the day and flying birds vary from centre to centre."
£119.00
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Recording Studio Experience (Various Locations)
"Thanksdarling has teamed up with Pod Music, the UK`s leading recording experience company, to make dreams come true. Whether you want to fulfil an ambition - or you`re looking for an original gift idea for someone you know would relish being the centre of attention - this is the experience for you. After a brief introduction to the recording studio from an experienced studio engineer, your pre-chosen backing track is prepared before its time to take the mic - a number of takes will ensure we capture you sounding your best. Finally the track will be digitally improved and mastered onto a CD as an everlasting reminder of the session. And if you think youve got what it takes to be a real pop star, then this is an unforgettable experience that could just get you started on the road to stardom."
£119.00
Shadow a Keeper
"This is your chance to see what it is really like to be part of the team and enjoy a true wildlife experience. At 8.00a.m. you will meet your co-keeper. Under the expert guidance of the keeper you will get involved in all the daily events and activities with the animals in your charge. This is where the fun really begins learning about cleaning, food preparation and feeding as well as walking and all aspects of animal care."
£125.00
Record your own CD (Halifax)
"The recording team is ready to help you all the way. Record three or four tracks and when you are totally satisfied, your hits will be digitally mixed and laid down to disk, chrome cassette or minidisk. You won?t want to leave here, but you will go away with a fully professional recording of your own songs."
£145.00
One Day Gliding Experience
"After meeting your qualified instructor and briefing on the flight ahead it climb aboard and strap in. Your glider will be hooked up to a tug aircraft and towed to 2000 feet or higher, far better than short winch launch experiences. Watch as the tug pulls you and your instructor way up into the blue. Once you are high up in the air, the instructor will pull the release handle and you are then gliding for real. Your instructor will demonstrate the controls before you take control and search around the skies for the odd thermal to keep you up longer. Floating through the skies in virtual silence, gliding is the ultimate in relaxed flying. Soon it will be time to join back at the airfield by floating down for a landing. Your full day of gliding consists of 2 long flights or 3 shorter flights. This experience can be taken all year round subject to weather and availability."
£215.00
Magic Day
"This experience is available for up to five people but you can come on your own if you wish (not in your best clothes!). One of our Animal park staff will look after you for your ?MAGIC experience? and take you on a behind the scenes tour for approximately 1½ hours. You will get the opportunity to meet and feed many different types of animals including zebras, camels, birds, reptiles and meerkats. Every tour is different and the animals you will meet will depend on new arrivals and births. You are welcome to come early and stay late around your tourto enjoy some of our daily animal events, take in a show or have fun on our rides and attractions. You will receive information about the Park prior to your visit with details about some of the animals you will meet. Please remember to bring your camera and/or video to ensure you have a visual memory of your day."
£250.00