Experience animal welfare in action at the National Seal Sanctuary in Gweek. This amazing centre provides a home for rescued seals, many of which are able to be released back into the wild after treatment. Visit the Seal Rescue Centre – New for 2008. Learn how to tube-feed rescued pups and take their temperature using special “plastic” seals and view real ones in the underwater observatory. Location: Cornwall (South West)

Visit Chessington Zoo this winter and encounter a number of magical animal experiences, from brand new leopard cubs through to gorillas and majestic sharks in the spectacular new SEA LIFE Centre. All the family will enjoy the Zoo as you explore Trail of the Kings, with Asiatic Lions, Sumatran Tigers and Europe's most successful breeding Western Lowland Gorilla group. Come face to face with goats, sheep and chickens in the Children's Zoo, and meet the more exotic in Creature Features, home to meerkats, alpaca, wallaby and many more! Location: Surrey (South East)

Set in leafy Regent’s Park amid heritage-listed buildings and beautiful gardens, ZSL London Zoo is an oasis in the heart of the capital. With over 650 amazing animal species to discover, as well as live shows and fantastic, immersive exhibits such as the Gorilla Kingdom, this is an unmissable attraction. New for 2008 is the Tropical Bird Pavilion; a beautifully restored Victorian pavilion housing an array of tropical birds in a walkthrough environment, including the only hummingbirds in the UK. Location: London (South East)

Escape on an adventure across acres of beautiful English countryside with fantastic views across the Chiltern Downs in one of Europe’s largest conservation areas and watch lions, tigers, elephants, hippos and giraffes out and about in huge outdoor enclosures. Check out our regular demonstrations featuring elephants, sea lions and birds of prey. New for 2008 is Cheetah Rock, a fantastic exhibit which will bring visitors up close to the fastest land animals and has interactive features that will give visitors the chance to learn more about cheetahs and the conservation work ZSL carries out in Tanzania. Location: Bedfordshire (South East)

Make someone feel warm and fluffy by helping one of nature's amazing and possibly endangered species and taking out a year long adoption with an established animal charity. Choose one of the WWF options from their range, either an orangutan, polar bear, dolphin, panda or tiger. They will send you an adoption pack containing an animal fact booklet, photograph of your adopted animal, animal screensaver and green tips information. Plus when the adoption is activated you will receive a personalised certificate and newsletter by email, so that you can chart your animal's progress and other projects WWF are involved with. You'll even get a cuddly toy so why not help this worthy animal charity further their important conservation work and make an animal lover's day.

Few animals hold such a firm place in the public’s affections than these extremely intelligent mammals.Their playful inquisitive and social behaviour makes them an ideal adoption gift for anyone. With your support WWF can continue researching and protecting many marine species around the world and the oceans in which they live. Location: UK Wide Delivery

Support WWF’s vital conservation work with this intelligent yet endangered species by adopting a giant panda. The giant panda has become symbolic of WWF’s tireless work to protect endangered species throughout the world. This is a perfect adoption gift for lovers of this instantly recognisable animal, and helps WWF to continue their efforts to save this amazing species. Location: UK Wide Delivery

During this fascinating two hour tour you will enjoy a privileged behind the scenes look at working establishments of Newmarket. See the horses at close quarters, meet the stable staff and watch these magnificent animals training on the gallops and maybe even doing a lap in the horses’ swimming pool! Entry is also included to the National Horseracing Museum where you can learn about the colourful characters and history of this popular pastime. Location: Newmarket, Suffolk (East)

Try out one of the fastest growing water sports and get to grips with paddling a kayak in a group environment. During the session, you can expect to learn the basics of paddle and boat control as well as general river safety, with instruction taking place in a safe boating area two to three feet deep. Once the basics are mastered, head out into calm sections of the river under the supervision of qualified instructors. Take a trip through the beautiful Jephson Gardens and local nature reserve to explore and participate in games and challenges to put your new skills to the test. Kayaks were originally developed by indigenous people of Arctic regions, who used the boats to hunt on inland lakes, rivers and coastal waters. The first kayaks consisted of stitched animal skins such as seal stretched over a wooden frame. Don't worry, today they are a little more high tech, made from rotomoulded plastic, wood, fabric over wooden or aluminum frame, fiberglass, Kevlar or carbon fibre.

This compact radio alarm clock features graphical weather animations and multi-colour indicators, plays digital tunes and has a gentle-wake dual alarm system. Time, temperature, humidity and current weather conditions appear in the form of animated icons on the large back-lit LCD screen. A remote unit measures the outdoor temperature and transmits back to the main unit. The digital FM tuner has ten pre-set stations and an alarm function with gradual volume increase and alarm repetition. The radio-controlled clock automatically updates time daily. Dimensions: 169 x 105 x 43mm.

Show that special someone what you really feel about them by adopting an animal in their name. Whether it’s an otter, jaguar or alpaca, your recipient can chose from over 50 animals and have the chance to visit them at home in the Wildlife Park. Your adoption helps towards the upkeep of the animal so if you have always wanted to look after a Snow Leopard but were afraid it would eat the cat, this is the next best thing! Location: Delivery UK Wide

Help to look after Rudolph and friends when Santa isn’t using them by adopting one from this Wildlife Park. You ll be supporting the cost of upkeep and you can also visit the animals whenever you choose (two free entrance passes included). The perfect gift for children or adults who are fans of these loveable creatures. Location: Delivery UK Wide