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)
We can set up the van and our gazebo, or just the van with our awning if you have less space.
We give a quick safety talk before then we introduce each animal, talk a bit about them and include some cool facts that all ages enjoy! We then go round with each animal (unless it is a visual only animal) and let the children get up close with our animal friends.
- 1 hour meet the animals
- 30 mins explore the van and Curiosity Corner
For the van, please note we need a minimum space of 6.5m in length and 2.5m in width (this is without the awning- with it we need a 4m width space). If you require the whole set up the total space with the gazebo, we require is around 12m x 4m.
Our Van Experience 1 hour 30 party is £400 plus mileage.
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.
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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.
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.