Each show uses at least 5 animals and although some shows do use the same species each time we also offer “Pick & Mix” shows where you may pick whichever animals you would like to come along. Most of our shows can be catered to a particular age group to an extent though some are far better suited to particular age groups. All shows will last for however long you want them to be no matter how many children are there.
Popular shows
PICK & MIX (ages 3 – adult)
We do pick and mix shows which will be exactly as you want them with all your favourite animals. Whether you prefer cute and cuddly, scales and tails, creepy crawlies or maybe a bit of everything you are very welcome to pick and mix.
LOOKING AFTER PETS (ages 3 – adult)
In this show pick any of the animals listed below and we will bring them out for you to meet. Learn what kind of enclosure an animal should be kept in, what it should be fed and problems to look out for. A selection of pictures are used showing the enclosures our animals are kept in so you know exactly what our animals need.
ULTIMATE PARTY (ages 3 – adult)
If you’re looking for a special birthday party then look no further than this show. Not only will your audience get to meet our fantastic animals they’ll also get to have their photo taken with them at the end. Everyone also gets a goodie bag packed full of animal related treats. Photographs will be printed and sent back within a week of the show taking place.
Educational shows
RAINFOREST ANIMALS (ages 3 – adult)
In this show take a journey through the rainforest and find out all about the animals that live there from tiny stick insects to huge snakes. Learn how scientists study the rainforest in different layers and find out which animals live where. There is also an interactive game at the end of the show where children are encouraged to match the animal with the correct layer in which it lives.
Millipede, Boa Constrictor, Stick Insect, Crested Gecko, Tarantula, Cockroach
ANIMAL LIFE CYCLES (ages 3 – adult)
Animals grow in different ways and in this show children can find out how. See and learn how a tarantula sheds its skin, a rabbit gives birth and also how a tadpole changes into a frog or toad. This show can be catered for any age group.
Millipede, Corn snake, Stick Insect, Green Toad, Tarantula, Cockroach
DEFENDERS (ages 3 – adult)
In this show children and adults alike can find out how animals avoid being eaten by other animals. Some use venom, others secrete toxins that make them taste horrible, some bite, some stay still and hope to remain hidden and some even spray a cloud of hair at their attacker. This show can be catered for all ages from nursery children right up to adults.
Land Snail, Corn Snake, Cockroach, Leopard Gecko, Tarantula, Green Toad
CLASSIFICATION (ages 7 – adult)
To help them study animals scientists split them into various groups. In this show learn what the two big groups are and also about the groups they are split into. We concentrate mainly on the classification of vertebrates but we’ll bring along two bugs to help us demonstrate that even animals that look nothing alike can still be “related” to each other.
Cockroach, Corn Snake, Stick Insect, Rat, Geen Toad, Slow Worm
SPINELESS WONDERS (ages 7 – adult)
Learn all about animals that live right under our noses, in our gardens and even in our homes. This show focuses on minibeasts and their classification. We will bring around a selection of invertebrates most of which can be handled. We will also do our best to bring round a few similar creatures to our exotics which live in the UK for children to learn about what might be lurking at the bottom of the garden.
Millipede, Cockroach, Land Snail, Tarantula, Your choice of vertebrate
ANIMALS IN DANGER (ages 7 – adult)
Find out all about endangered animals and what we can do to help them. Meet our endangered Hogg Island boa Tyree and find out why he cannot be returned to the wild due to habitat destruction. Effects of pollution, over-collecting and the illegal hunting of animals are also touched upon and meet one animal who is never likely to become endangered. A powerpoint presentation accompanies this show though it can be performed without.
Cockroach, Rabbit, Boa Constrictor, Green Toad, Tarantula
For the wee ones
BEASTLY BUGS (ages 3 – 6)
This is an alternative to the Spineless Wonders show aimed at younger children. Learn all about some of our exotic minibeasts and have a look at some of the ones we find across in the UK. Also meet a little animal who is not a minibeasts and have a look at his Xray to find out what makes him different to our other animals.
Millipede, Cockroach, Land Snail, Tarantula, Your choice of vertebrate
HIDE & SEEK (ages 3 – 6)
Some animals are very good at hiding, in this show learn which animals are the best at playing hide and seek. A selection of pictures are also used to allow children to “spot the animal”. At the end of the show play a game of “match the animal” where children are encouraged to think about where an animal may live based on its appearance.
Cockroach, Corn Snake, Millipede, Tarantula, Stick Insect, Crested Gecko
ANIMAL STORIES (ages 3 – 6)
Younger children will enjoy hearing some animal stories in which they can learn about the animals themselves. Stories are read from childrens picture books by our presenter. Animals used in this show will vary depending on what you would prefer. For more information please get in touch with us via the contact page.
MOVE YOUR BODY (ages 3 – 6)
Younger children love to get up and move so in between being shown our amazing animals they’ll love pretending to be them.
Cockroach, Corn Snake, Rat, Tarantula, Rabbit, Green Toad
