Volunteers
Are you thinking about a career with animals? Would you like some hands-on experience with a wide variety of animals?
Volunteering with us is a fantastic opportunity to get up close and personal with our amazing animals. It's a rewarding role and a great confidence booster, which can help to alleviate feelings of stress and anxiety.
We offer Work Experience & Volunteer places to students age 16+ but it is also great for those just looking for a hobby or a break from home life!
Duties include cleaning, feeding, creating enrichment, animal interaction, assisting with health checks, environmental checks and general maintenance when needed.
There may be a chance for volunteers to come out and about to our events with us and the animals too!
We are always looking for volunteers to join our team at Our Animal World so if this is something you might be interested in or want more information then please feel free to get in touch.
If you are interested, download and complete the form below and email it to info@ouranimalworld.com
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.
For children under 8, we recommend booking a party for around an hour to keep things fun and engaging. If you’d like to extend the celebration, we also offer exciting extras like Curiosity Corner or a craft activity, which add an additional 30 minutes of hands-on fun at the end.
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.