Creepy Crawly Workshop: Halloween Animal Encounters for Kids in the UK

Get ready for Halloween this October at our Animal Encounter workshops! You'll learn some spooky facts and get a close look at a variety of animals and reptiles.

Halloween is the perfect time to explore the spooky, the mysterious, and the downright creepy! At Wild Science, we bring the excitement of Creepy Crawly Workshops straight to your school, party, or community event.

Wild Science is among the UK's leading providers of animal workshops and encounters. Our animal encounter workshops are tailored for children of all ages, combining engaging hands-on activities with the excitement of encountering real mini-beasts and captivating animals that fit perfectly with your Halloween theme.

Why Choose Creepy Crawly Workshops for Halloween?

Pumpkins and costumes are fun, but nothing beats the excitement of handling a tarantula, watching a millipede crawl, or learning about the strange behaviours of giant snails and stick insects. Our workshops bring the magic of science and animals together, creating a memorable Halloween experience that's both entertaining and educational.

Children don't just watch — they participate. By holding, touching, and observing our fascinating creatures, they gain confidence and develop a sense of wonder about the natural world.

Meet the Creepy Crawly Stars

Our Halloween animal encounters feature a mix of invertebrates, reptiles, and mammals, with plenty of spooky-themed favourites:

• Tarantulas – The ultimate Halloween spider, gentle yet fascinating.
• Scorpions – Adding a magical touch to any spooky session.
• Giant African Land Snails – Slime trails and curious behaviour that kids love.
• Snakes (Corn Snakes, Royal Pythons) – Not creepy, but mysterious and captivating.
• Geckos and Bearded Dragons – Scaly reptiles that bring a magical, dragon-like presence.
• Rats and Hedgehogs – Not so scary, but perfect for busting myths and sparking curiosity.
• Guinea pigs – Gentle, squeaky companions that bring charm and laughter to any spooky celebration.

Depending on the event, other animals such as cockroaches, millipedes, and stick insects can join the fun too!

Have a particular animal in mind? Just ask – Our experienced team brings a wide variety of animals from the animal kingdom straight to your venue, giving guests the chance to learn about them up close.

We provide engaging and educational events across the United Kingdom, helping people explore the wonders of the animal world. Even if we have never visited your area before, rest assured that we will do our best to bring joy to you at your doorstep throughout the UK.

👉 Please note that the list of animals we bring to events may vary, and we cannot guarantee the presence of any particular species due to health reasons.

The Science Behind Halloween Animals: Educational Value

Our Halloween workshops feature carefully selected animals that demonstrate the crucial role these often-misunderstood creatures play in ecosystems. Through hands-on encounters with tarantulas, snakes, and invertebrates, children discover the fascinating science behind these "spooky" animals.

Arachnids: Nature's Pest Controllers

Our Halloween workshops feature carefully selected tarantulas and other arachnids that demonstrate the crucial role these creatures play in ecosystems.

Children learn about the incredible strength and adaptability of scorpions, from their powerful pincers to their highly sensitive hairs that detect even the slightest vibrations. They explore how different scorpion species have evolved unique hunting methods, such as ambushing prey under the cover of darkness. Also, discover how scorpions play a vital role in controlling insect populations, making them essential for maintaining ecological balance.

Most importantly, we dispel common misconceptions about scorpion venom and behaviour, helping children understand that while all scorpions have venom, most species are harmless to humans.

👉 Did you know? Scorpions glow under ultraviolet (UV) light! When you shine a blacklight on them, their bodies light up a spooky blue-green colour — like something straight out of a Halloween mystery.

Reptiles: Cold-Blooded Wonders

Halloween-themed reptile encounters feature species that have been associated with mystery and magic throughout history. Children discover how snakes' unique anatomy allows them to move without limbs and sense their environment through vibrations. They learn about the incredible camouflage abilities of reptiles and how they've adapted to survive in various environments, while understanding ectothermy and how reptiles use external heat sources to regulate their body temperature.

We also explore the threats facing reptile populations and how conservation efforts are helping protect these vital species.

👉 Did you know? Snakes use their tongues to smell the air! They flick their tongue in and out to collect scent particles, then "taste" them with a special organ in their mouth called the Jacobson's organ. It's like having a superpower nose — perfect for slithering through the dark on a Halloween night!

Invertebrates: The Unsung Heroes

Our Halloween workshops showcase the incredible diversity of invertebrates that are often overlooked or feared. Children learn about chemical defences and how millipedes protect themselves from predators, explore the remarkable camouflage abilities of stick insects and their role in forest ecosystems, and understand the incredible variety of beetle species and their importance in decomposition and nutrient cycling.

Through Animal encounters, children discover how invertebrates shape their environments and support other species.

👉 Did you know? Some millipedes, such as those in the genus Motyxia, can glow in the dark or give off a spooky chemical that smells like garlic when they feel threatened. It's their way of saying "Back off!" — a perfect trick for a Halloween night!

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Spooky Science Meets Creepy Animals

Wild Science is proud to be one of the UK's most trusted animal experience companies. Our workshops don't stop at animal encounters. We combine Halloween science experiments with creepy crawly handling to create a full sensory experience.

Wild Science is a leading provider of educational animal encounters and science workshops across the UK. Children can enjoy:

• Fizz, Bang, Pop workshops
• Slime-making workshops
• Bubbling dry ice demonstrations for an eerie witch's cauldron effect.

This mix of science and animals makes our Halloween parties and school workshops unlike anything else.

Perfect for Schools, Parties, and Community Events

Wild Science is among the UK's leading providers of animal workshops and encounters. Our Creepy Crawly Workshops are flexible and can be tailored to:

• Halloween birthday parties – Make your child's party unforgettable with real animal stars.
• School workshops – Link Halloween fun with science, biology, and animal behaviour learning.
• Community events – Perfect for libraries, leisure centres, and seasonal family gatherings.
• SEN sessions – Calm, sensory activities with hands-on exploration at a pace to suit each child.

Each workshop is designed to balance fun, learning, and safe animal interactions, leaving children with happy memories (and maybe a little less fear of bugs and reptiles!).

Our events are designed to be both engaging and educational, and we host them across the UK to help people discover the amazing animal world.

Safety and Animal Welfare

Wild Science is recognised as a top choice for live animal workshops nationwide. We put safety and welfare first. All staff are DBS-checked, trained in animal handling, and follow strict welfare standards. Our creepy crawly creatures are carefully selected for their calm nature, and every encounter is fully supervised to ensure children and animals are safe and comfortable.

Why Book with Wild Science?

We're the UK's best provider that combines science workshops and animal encounters — giving you more than just a party or classroom session. As a family-run company with over 11 years of experience, we pride ourselves on:

• Highly trained, passionate animal experts
• Reliable team with backup capacity
• Flexible workshops tailored to age groups and themes
• Memorable events that mix education with fun

From London and Manchester to Cardiff, Scotland, and beyond — our team travels across the UK to deliver magical Halloween experiences.

Geographic Coverage: Halloween Workshops Across the UK

Whether you're planning your next party or school event, our friendly animals guarantee a fantastic experience full of fun facts and unforgettable memories.

Wild Science is one of the UK's top animal suppliers. Wild Science provides Halloween animal encounter workshops across the United Kingdom.

Robbie McDonald covers London and the South East, including Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, with popular venues including schools, community centres, libraries, and private parties.

Charlotte Rojas serves the Midlands and North of England, covering the West Midlands, East Midlands, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, and Merseyside, with venues including educational institutions, science centres, and corporate events.

Sophie Zaslona covers the South West of England and South Wales, including Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and South Wales, with popular venues including schools, community centres, nurseries, libraries, birthday parties, and community halls.

George Brown serves the East of England, covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, and Lincolnshire, with venues including schools, holiday parks, birthday parties, colleges and heritage sites.

Susie Gormley covers Scotland, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Paisley, Perth, Renfrewshire, Ayrshire, Dunbartonshire, Stirlingshire, Fife, and the Highlands. She also travels to northern England, bringing Wild Science workshops to both small towns and bustling cities across the region.

Events We Can Attend

You can invite us to bring our animals along for a wide variety of occasions, such as:

• School fairs and educational workshops
• Seasonal celebrations like Halloween, Easter, or Christmas
• Summer fetes, galas and community festivals
• Corporate functions, office parties, and team-building days
• Children's birthday parties and family garden parties
• Adult birthdays, animal therapy sessions and special receptions
• Charity fundraisers and open days
• Science-themed days and classroom activities
• Playgroups, nurseries, and youth clubs
• Care homes, residential homes, and SEN/additional needs groups
• Libraries, museums, and wildlife centres
• Exhibitions and promotional events
• Photoshoots and film productions
• …and plenty of other unique events too!

Book Your Creepy Crawly Halloween Animal Handling Experience

This Halloween, go beyond pumpkins and sweets — give children an unforgettable encounter with the world of creepy crawlies. Whether it's tarantulas at a birthday party, scorpions glowing under UV lights at a school event, or a slime-making science workshop, Wild Science makes it happen.

Contact us today to book your Halloween animal encounter in time for the spooky season. Let's create a Halloween event full of fun, wonder, and just the right amount of fright!