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Educational Visits
The Exotic Animal Encounter delivers engaging and educational animal visits to schools, academies, care homes and retirement communities, offering a unique hands-on learning experience for all ages. During each visit, experienced animal educators introduce a range of exotic animals while teaching audiences about their natural habitats, diet and nutrition, lifespan, temperaments, conservation needs and current IUCN conservation status. Sessions are designed to be both informative and interactive, featuring fascinating animal facts that spark curiosity and encourage respect for wildlife. Where appropriate, guests are given the opportunity to handle the animals under close supervision, with the highest standards of care, safety and animal welfare always prioritised. These educational animal encounters support curriculum learning, inspire conservation awareness and create unforgettable experiences in a safe and controlled environment.
events
The Exotic Animal Encounter attends events, festivals and community days with an eye-catching pop-up animal stall that offers an engaging and educational wildlife experience. Visitors can meet a variety of exotic animals while learning about their natural habitats, diet and nutrition, lifespan, temperaments, conservation needs and current IUCN conservation status. Each interaction is delivered by knowledgeable animal handlers who share fascinating facts and promote responsible wildlife education in a fun, accessible way. Where suitable, guests are invited to handle the animals under close supervision, with exceptional care, attention and animal welfare standards maintained at all times. This unique pop-up animal experience is ideal for public events, family days, shows and festivals, creating memorable encounters while raising awareness of exotic animals and conservation.
phobia & sensory sessions
The Exotic Animal Encounter offers specialist phobia and sensory animal sessions designed to help individuals gradually overcome fears while enjoying a safe, educational and confidence-building experience. These carefully structured sessions provide gentle introductions to a range of exotic animals, with expert handlers explaining each animal’s natural habitat, diet, lifespan, temperament, conservation needs and current IUCN status. Participants are encouraged to learn fascinating facts and engage at their own pace, with optional animal handling carried out under close supervision, care and attention. This supportive approach is particularly effective for common animal phobias such as spiders, helping to reduce anxiety, build understanding and foster positive associations in a calm, controlled environment that prioritises both human comfort and animal welfare.
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