Why Choose World of Exotics?
At World of Exotics, we're passionate about creating unforgettable animal encounters that educate, inspire and build confidence. Every session is carefully planned to ensure both participant safety and animal welfare, delivering an engaging experience that's tailored to your group.
What happens during a session?
Every session is delivered by our experienced team and designed to be calm, controlled and engaging.
A typical session may include:
- Introduction to World of Exotics and the animals
- Fun facts and group discussion
- Meeting a range of carefully selected animals
- Supervised touching or handling where suitable
- Question and answer time
- Discussion around habitats, adaptations and conservation
- Guidance on safe and respectful behaviour around animals
We keep sessions interactive, but always work at the pace of the group and the animals involved.
Animal handling is never forced, and some animals may be display-only depending on the species, the environment and animal welfare on the day.
What are the venue requirements?
As these sessions are delivered at your location, we ask that groups provide a suitable indoor space for the encounter.
The space should be:
- Indoors and secure
- Calm and suitable for animal handling
- Away from loud music or excessive noise
- Free from loose pets
- Large enough for the group to sit comfortably
- Suitable for our team to set up safely
We will advise on any specific requirements when confirming your booking.
Do you visit Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Guides and Cadets?
Yes. Our mobile encounter sessions are suitable for a wide range of youth groups including Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Guides, Brownies, Cadets, youth clubs and community groups.
Where do the sessions take place?
These sessions take place at your location. We bring the animals and deliver the encounter session at your venue.
What age groups are the sessions suitable for?
Sessions can be adapted for different age groups. Please let us know the age range of your group when enquiring so we can tailor the session appropriately.
Can you do sessions for mixed age groups?
Yes. We can adapt sessions for mixed age groups, although larger groups or very wide age ranges may benefit from splitting into smaller sessions.
Will children get to hold the animals?
There may be opportunities for supervised touching or handling where appropriate. This depends on the animal, the environment, the group and the welfare of the animal on the day.
What animals will you bring?
The animals used may vary depending on availability, suitability and welfare. Sessions may include reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.
Can the session help with badges?
Yes, we can tailor sessions around animal, nature, science, conservation or environment-related badge themes where possible. Please let us know the badge or topic in advance.
Our sessions can be a great fit for youth groups working towards animal, nature, science, conservation or environment-related badges and activities.
While we do not guarantee completion of any specific badge requirement without discussing it first, we are happy to tailor sessions around relevant themes where possible.
Possible session themes include:
- Reptile and amphibian awareness
- Animal care and responsibility
- Habitats and ecosystems
- Adaptations and survival
- Conservation and wildlife respect
- Careers working with animals
Please let us know in advance if your group is working towards a particular badge or activity theme.
Do you provide risk assessments?
Yes, risk assessment information can be provided in advance for your group or venue.
Are your sessions insured?
Yes, our encounter sessions are covered by public liability insurance.
Do you offer SEND friendly group sessions?
Yes. We can adapt sessions where possible for SEND groups or attendees with additional needs. Please contact us before booking so we can discuss the best format.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on your location, group size, session length and requirements. Please contact us for a quote.
Can you tell me about animal welfare and safety?
Animal welfare is at the centre of every encounter we provide.
All animals are carefully selected for each session based on suitability, temperament, travel considerations and welfare on the day. Our team will guide attendees on how to behave calmly and respectfully around the animals.
All sessions are supervised throughout, and safe hygiene guidance is provided before and after animal contact.
We aim to make every session enjoyable, educational and safe for both the group and the animals involved.
