MATURE Brits are desperate to go skydiving, cage diving with sharks and hold a venomous snake.
A poll of 2,000 adults aged 55 and over revealed the top 40 things they still want to achieve in their lifetime.
The wish list includes paragliding, tornado chasing, skinny dipping and sleeping in a jungle.
And going to space, diving to a shipwreck and exploring an abandoned building are also popular options.
But despite 87 per cent having a list of exciting activities they want to do, 50 per cent are concerned they won't achieve many of their life goals.
And they put this down to lack of money (43 per cent), their age (36 per cent), and health issues (27 per cent).
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The study was commissioned by meal delivery company Wiltshire Farm Foods, which has teamed up with 79-year-old Arlene Philips to launch the Wishlist Fund.
The initiative allows seniors to apply for the chance to "make their dreams come true" – by crossing off activities from their own bucket lists.
The former Strictly Come Dancing judge said: "There is so much to do and see and it’s about time we all got out there to do it – it’s about how you feel inside, not what your age dictates.
"After all, age is just a number.
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"We’re seeing even more and more mature adults going above and beyond to achieve the goals they want in life – from skinny dipping, to sky dives, and other crazy activities.
"I’d love to see more people live out their lifelong dreams in their mature years and embrace the freedom that older age brings.
"Life is for living, so live it."
It also emerged 72 per cent believe there is a stereotype around older individuals being less adventurous, with 84 per cent of those keen to break the stigma.
While 32 per cent want to prove someone their age can still achieve all the things they want, according to the OnePoll data.
And 55 per cent think it’s more impressive seeing someone in their 50s doing something new compared to those in their 20s.
TOP 40 GOALS OVER 55s WANT TO ACHIEVE IN LIFE
1. Visit Australia
2. Visit all eight new wonders of the world
3. Fly in first or business class
4. Swim with dolphins
5. Drive along Route 66 in America
6. Write a novel
7. Go travelling
8. Live in another country
9. Reunite with a lost best friend
10. See a shooting star
11. Do a skydive
12. Meet a Royal
13. Go to space
14. Rent a wildly expensive car for an afternoon
15. Cycle through Europe
16. Walk on the red carpet
17. Cage diving with Sharks
18. Dive to a shipwreck
19. Explore an abandoned building
20. Sleep in the jungle
21. Climb a mountain
22. Try surfing
23. Stay in VIP camping at Glastonbury
24. Go paragliding
25. Chase a tornado
26. Walk on the wing of a plane
27. Get a tattoo
28. Go skinny-dipping
29. Release an album
30. Swim in ice cold water
31. Run the London Marathon
32. Cycle to Paris
33. Go on stage at a music festival
34. Ride a motorbike
35. Be on a reality TV show
36. Run a 10k
37. Join a band
38. Do a one-armed press up
39. Swim the English channel
40. Hold a venomous snake
"Bold age" adventurer Mercy Baggs, 90, from Wiltshire, has jumped out of a plane not once but twice and plans to do another once she hits 95.
She said: "When it comes to anything these days I just think, why not?
"It’s so important to embrace life as you get older and the freedom that comes with it.
"I could never have done any of my skydives while I was working and its only in my mature years that I’ve been able to do whatever I want.
"My children, grandchildren and husband are always wondering what’s next."
The Wishlist Fund is open to anyone over the age of 55 – the deadline for applications is October 25.
A spokesperson added: "It’s clear those over the age of 55 want to be just as active as the younger generation and are determined to complete as many life goals as possible before they reach their limit.
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"But as research showed almost half of the nation don’t feel confident that they will fulfil their bucket list goals – be it because of money, time or confidence.
"We want to step in and get those lists ticked by facilitating the older generation’s most cherished desires."
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