Feed some lions or tigers

Warning - this gift is not for the fainthearted!

A once in a lifetime present, this is an experience that many dream of, but which very few actually ever get to undertake.

Feeding big cats by hand is normally a suicidal pursuit. But one company has set up an opportunity to get as close as you dare - in the knowledge that at least there is a sturdy enclosure separating you from the jaws of these beautiful but ferocious beasts.

The opportunity to feed lions or tigers has been set up at a park in Hertfordshire, so access is quite easy from most parts of the country.

On arrival at the park the organisers say people are welcome to spend as much time as they like admiring the collections of exotic animals and birds. Participants then make their way to the big cat enclosure for a briefing by the keeper and an opportunity to ask any questions.

Under the instruction of an experienced keeper you can then feed the lions, feel the cat's whiskers and smell their breath in this once in a lifetime experience.

After the feeding (presuming you have survived) you are presented with a certificate as a memento.

The whole gift can be purchased quickly and easily online, and you can specify who you want the gift experience to go to with a personal message. The recipient then receives a voucher which is valid for ten months, so they can choose when they want to go ahead (presumably after they have summoned up the courage).

You can find out more about how to feed lions or tigers and purchase the experience here