The Van Experience
We bring the zoo to you in our specially converted, large van. In this van, each animal has its own enclosure with lighting, heating, cooling, hideaway spaces and enrichment as needed. We do not need any electrics as our van has its own, to ensure the animals are happy and healthy. The entire van was designed with the animals’ happiness and comfort in mind.
Please note ***There may be occasions when certain animals may not be able to attend an event due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness (although for most species we have more than one) but we will contact you to arrange for a replacement if that is the case. I thank you in advance for understanding that the needs of the animals must always come first.
The Ultimate Zoo to You Experience - In an outside space (MUST be accessible by a large van)
Our van experience events are available March-October. The venue must have access for our 7m long van which is 3m wide and 3m tall. It can be parked on grass if not wet. We must be on hard standing if ground too wet. We have a 6m x 3m gazebo plus two 3mx3m gazebos allowing us to set up according to the space and protects from the sun, rain and wind. We must have access to an electric point or strong generator.
Van Experience Options
Walk Through Zoo
This option is perfect for larger events with a large footfall, but also works for smaller events too. We set up as a constant walk through zoo allowing customers to walk through our mobile exotics van, interact with our ever popular Curiosity Corner (see information pack below for more details) in our gazebos, meet various animals throughout our time there at our handling station and explore all the animals with information sheets in their own time- just like a static zoo!
Set Up With Talks
We bring along our own venue by putting up our own gazebos and can provide up to 30 chairs for an audience. We then bring out a variety of animals at set times and talk about them with customers being able to hold/interact with the animals whilst learning all about them. We bring along our own PA system as required. We can add on our Curiosity Corner as requested.
Combination of Walk Through Zoo & Talks
We can combine the top two options, having a walk through zoo in between scheduled talks throughout the day. We bring along our own PA system as required. This is often popular with our larger events.
See Event Information Pack for Full Price List
We charge 50p a mile from our home base and will only travel 1 hour from IP13. Let us know your venue’s postcode and we will let you know if we can attend and how much it would be.
Plan Your Animal Experience Download Event Information Pack
Our limit on numbers for children is 30, however we do suggest 10-15 due to the time it takes for each child to get a chance to meet the animals. Please be aware the more children there are, the more time they will have to wait in between each animal/for their turn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we have a variety of animals to choose from which you are able to choose to attend. Please note that some are better suited to older children or are visual only. In these cases if you select them, we will confirm with you and if you would still like them then we can arrange this. If not, we will suggest other animals that might be better suited.
We’re based in IP13 and happily travel up to an hour from here. This means we can cover a wide range of locations across Suffolk, Norfolk, and Essex. If you’re not sure whether your area is included, just get in touch and we’ll be happy to confirm.
We can accommodate up to 30 children at a party, though we recommend around 15 for the best experience. Smaller groups mean less waiting around and more hands-on time with the animals, helping to keep everyone engaged and excited.
Our party package is a 2-hour experience at a venue of your choice. Parties must take place indoors, either in your home or at an indoor venue such as a hall.
Curiosity Corner is a table full of feathers, reptile sheds (ie. snakes and lizards), insects in resin, fossils and more to be explored in a hands on way with magnifying glasses and microscopes.
Yes we will ask if there are animals that you wish not to attend due to phobias etc and will ensure that animal does not come.