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Mobile Petting Zoo Lancashire

April 25, 2024

Why Renting a Petting Zoo is the Perfect Addition to Your Next Event!

Imagine the laughter of children, the joy of curious faces, and the gentle touch of soft fur – all under the sun at your next event! Renting a petting zoo is more than just a unique entertainment option; it’s an experience that creates lasting memories.

Picture this: your backyard or local park transformed into a magical animal kingdom, where guests of all ages can interact with friendly animals, from bunnies to snakes. Not only does a petting zoo bring fun and excitement, but it also offers educational opportunities, fostering a connection to nature and animals that’s often lost in our tech-driven world.

Whether it’s a birthday party, corporate event, or community gathering, the charm of a petting zoo adds a delightful twist that keeps everyone entertained. So why not elevate your event to a whole new level of excitement and engagement? Unleashing the fun with a petting zoo could be the highlight everyone talks about for years to come!

If you’re looking for a mobile petting zoo in Lancashire that brings fun, education, and friendly animals right to your doorstep, Wild Science is the perfect choice. We provide exciting mobile farm experiences across the North West, offering children and adults alike the chance to enjoy hands-on animal encounters in a safe, engaging setting.

Whether it’s a birthday party, school workshop, family event, or a visit to nursing homes, our travelling zoo transforms any occasion into an unforgettable experience filled with joy, interaction, and learning.

👉 Planning a children’s party or family event? Our mobile animal farm is the perfect addition!

Benefits of Renting a Petting Zoo for Events

Renting a petting zoo for your event offers a range of benefits that go beyond mere entertainment. One of the most significant advantages is the ability to create a unique and memorable experience for your guests. Unlike other forms of entertainment that may fade from memory, the opportunity to interact with animals leaves a lasting impression. Children and adults alike will remember the joy of petting a baby guinea pig or cuddling a fluffy rabbit, creating stories they’ll share long after the event has ended.

Another notable benefit is the educational aspect that petting zoos bring to the table. In today’s digital age, many individuals, especially children, have limited opportunities to interact with and learn about animals firsthand. A petting zoo provides a hands-on learning experience where guests can gain knowledge about different species, their habitats, and their care. This form of interactive learning is both engaging and informative, offering a break from screens and a chance to connect with nature.

Moreover, petting zoos have a way of fostering a sense of community and togetherness. They serve as a catalyst for social interaction, drawing people in and encouraging them to share the experience with one another. Watching children giggle as they feed a lamb or seeing adults reminisce about their own childhood encounters with animals can bring a heartwarming sense of unity to any event. This shared joy and connection make a petting zoo an invaluable addition to gatherings of all kinds.

Types of Animals Typically Found in Petting Zoos

When you think of a petting zoo, a delightful variety of animals likely comes to mind, each bringing its own charm and appeal. Typically, petting zoos include a range of smaller, friendly animals that are safe for public interaction. For instance, rabbits are a common favorite, known for their soft fur and gentle nature, making them perfect for children to hold and pet. These cuddly creatures are often accompanied by guinea pigs, which are equally endearing and easy to handle.

Goats and sheep are also staple inhabitants of petting zoos. These animals are not only approachable but also incredibly engaging. Goats, with their playful antics and curious nature, often become the center of attention. Meanwhile, sheep, particularly lambs, offer a quieter, more soothing presence as they enjoy being petted and fed. Both goats and sheep provide an excellent opportunity for guests to learn about farm animals and their behaviors.

In addition to these, many petting zoos feature a variety of poultry such as chickens and ducks. These birds are fascinating to observe and interact with, especially for those who have never seen them up close. Some petting zoos may even include more exotic animals like miniature pigs, alpacas, or even small reptiles, adding a unique twist to the experience. The diverse array of animals ensures that there is something to captivate every guest, making the petting zoo a multifaceted and engaging attraction.

Bringing Mobile Petting Farm to Lancashire Events

Wild Science brings a range of farm animals and exotic animals to your event, creating a lively, interactive atmosphere. Guests can meet rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, insects, and other friendly animals, making it the perfect addition to events of all sizes.

Children and adults can enjoy stroking, observing, and learning about the animals—helping to boost confidence, well-being, and curiosity.

Perfect for Children’s Parties & Family Events

Our mobile petting zoo is a huge hit at children’s parties, offering a fun and educational activity for kids of all ages. Children love the chance to cuddle guinea pigs, meet unusual creatures, and ask questions.

It’s a memorable experience that keeps kids engaged, excited, and smiling throughout the event. Parents love it too—safe, stress-free, and uniquely entertaining.


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A Unique Mobile Zoo Experience for All Ages

Our Lancashire mobile zoo is designed for kids and adults alike.
We provide:

  • A range of animals suitable for different age groups
  • Gentle educational explanations
  • Confidence-building hands-on encounters
  • An experience that fits your event location, indoors or outdoors

From birthday celebrations to community days, we bring an exciting and unforgettable experience straight to your venue.

Wild Science proudly brings its mobile petting zoo to events across Lancashire, including popular towns such as Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, Lancaster, Blackpool, Chorley, Leyland, and Accrington.

Whether you're hosting a birthday party in Preston, a school workshop in Blackburn, a family fun day in Burnley, a community event in Lancaster, or a care home visit in Blackpool, our team delivers friendly animals, engaging learning, and an unforgettable experience right to your venue.

No matter where you are in the North West, we ensure a magical and educational animal encounter for children and adults alike.

Educational Animal Visits for Schools

Wild Science specialises in educational animal experiences that support school learning. Our team introduces students to a variety of species, helping them explore topics like:

  • Animal behaviour
  • Adaptations
  • Habitats
  • Care and well-being

Our workshops encourage curiosity and make science exciting, while providing a calm, hands-on experience that children remember long after the session ends.

Meaningful Visits of Mobile Farm to Nursing Homes

We also offer calming, uplifting animal encounters for nursing homes. These visits support emotional well-being, encourage gentle interaction, and provide companionship through friendly animals.

Residents enjoy:

  • Soft tactile interaction
  • Relaxing animal contact
  • Wonderful memories linked to animals
  • A boost in mood, confidence, and social engagement

It’s a beautiful way to bring joy to care communities in Lancashire.

Interactive Encounters for Corporate Events

Give your staff or clients a unique experience with our mobile petting farm. Animal encounters are proven to enhance mood, reduce stress, and help teams bond.

We tailor each session to your event’s needs, ensuring an enjoyable and engaging activity for your team.

Why Choose Wild Science in Lancashire?

  • Experienced and professional team
  • Safe, clean, well-managed sessions
  • Fully mobile—we bring everything to your doorstep
  • Suitable for all ages and venues
  • A wide variety of farm and exotic animals
  • Focus on education, fun, well-being, and connection
  • Trusted UK-wide provider with 10+ years of experience

Wild Science makes it easy to plan a memorable and meaningful event anywhere in Lancashire.

Cost Factors and Budgeting for a Petting Zoo

When planning to rent a petting zoo for your event, understanding the cost factors and budgeting appropriately is essential to ensure a successful experience. The cost of renting a petting zoo can vary widely depending on several factors, including the number and types of animals, the duration of the event, and the location. It’s important to get detailed quotes from us to compare prices and services. Be sure to ask about any additional fees for setup, travel, or special requirements to avoid any unexpected costs.

One of the primary cost considerations is the variety and number of animals included in the petting zoo. A larger selection of animals or the inclusion of more exotic species may increase the cost. Additionally, the length of time you wish to have the petting zoo at your event will also impact the price. Wild Science also offers packages based on hourly rates, with flat rates for specific timeframes. It’s important to align the duration with your event schedule to get the best value for your money.

Making Your Event Unforgettable with a Petting Zoo

Whether you’re planning a small gathering or a large celebration, our team is ready to help. We bring all animals, equipment, and presenters—making the whole experience smooth, safe, and enjoyable.

Bring the joy of animals to your Lancashire birthday party, school, care home, or family event today. Whether it’s a child’s birthday party, a corporate gathering, or a community festival, a petting zoo adds a charming and interactive element that stands out. The laughter of children, the joy of discovering new animals, and the educational experiences all contribute to an event that will be talked about for years to come. With thoughtful planning and consideration of the various factors involved, you can ensure that the petting zoo experience is seamless and successful.

So, why not unleash the fun and make your next event truly special with a petting zoo? The magic of interacting with friendly animals, the smiles and laughter they bring, and the lasting memories they create are all reasons to consider this unique and delightful addition. Transform your event into a memorable occasion that captures the hearts of all who attend, and let the charm of a petting zoo be the highlight everyone cherishes.

Testimonials

Warm thanks from our amazing clients

Ajay Syal

Ajay Syal

We booked a corporate animal therapy session as part of Mental Health Awareness week, and it was truly loved by everyone. The animal expert Harriet was absolutely fantastic - super knowledgable, engaging and clearly passionate about every animal she introduced us to.
The visit included a snake, rabbit, gerbil, snail and more - all of which were super theraputic! It was amazing to see how quickly the team relaxed and connected with the animals. Harriet created such a calm environment that even our more hesitant colleagues were soon happily holding the snake.
We can't recommend Wild Science highly enough - if you're looking to boost morale, reduce stress or just do something a little bit different for your team.

Mrs O'Shea

Mrs O'Shea

This experience is absolutely perfect for introducing young children to science! It’s amazing for teaching topics like vertebrate classifications or different types of species, even for children as young as 3! Harriet and her animals are wonderful! They are so calm, friendly, and engaging. You can really see how much she cares about both the animals and the children’s learning. Thank you for such a fantastic and educational experience! Highly recommended! 🦎 🐇 🐹

Fantasea Factory

Fantasea Factory

Location Sheffield, UK

We were delighted to have both Shannon & Amy attend our free family event at Crystal Peaks shopping centre this Friday.
Their communication on the run-up to our event was great. On the day, the head office called us to check everything was ready & the hosts arrived in plenty of time.
We had a lot of very excited guests that got to enjoy a range of fascinating creatures throughout the day.
The team were great with the public & very knowledgeable about their little critters.
We can't recommend Wild Science enough.
Thank you for making our day so good.
🐌🐍🦎🐀🐛😍

Lizeth Colorado

Lizeth Colorado

Amazing experience with harriet, we had a birthday party for a 22year old and she was so lovely and explained everything very well. She gave us all enough time with each animal and even let us have mango the snake around our necks while we held other creatures!!
Everyone had an amazing time and the pictures came out wicked!! Even got a picture with carlos the crested gecko on the birthday boys head😆Thank you so much wild science and a big thank you to Harriet for being a great host☺️

Jake Horn

Jake Horn

What an incredible experience! Booked for my sister’s 31st birthday, we couldn’t have had a better time! Jess immediately made everyone feel at ease and relaxed, was incredibly attentive to my sister’s energy levels (she has severe M.E.), asking if she wanted to take breaks or lay quietly with a Guinea pig.
Jess shared her wealth of knowledge with us in a very humour filled way, answering any questions we had. The animals she brought with her were amazing and all seemed incredibly happy and healthy. Such a range of different animals, a lesser tenrec, a tree frog, two Guinea pigs, a tortoise, a scorpion, a giant snail and a python!
Thank you Jess for such a special birthday treat for my sister, and incredible memories for our whole family to cherish!

You won’t be disappointed!

You won’t be disappointed!

George Brown was booked for our granddaughter's birthday party. He and his wonderful animal friends enthralled everyone there from 2 years old to 70 somethings. George has a wonderful gift for communicating his knowledge and love of the animals he generously shared with us. Book him! You won't be disappointed.

Mrs O'Shea

Mrs O'Shea

This experience is absolutely perfect for introducing young children to science! It’s amazing for teaching topics like vertebrate classifications or different types of species, even for children as young as 3! Harriet and her animals are wonderful! They are so calm, friendly, and engaging. You can really see how much she cares about both the animals and the children’s learning. Thank you for such a fantastic and educational experience! Highly recommended! 🦎 🐇 🐹

Lizeth Colorado

Lizeth Colorado

Amazing experience with Harriet, we had a birthday party for a 22-year-old, and she was so lovely and explained everything very well. She gave us all enough time with each animal and even let us have Mango, the snake, around our necks while we held other creatures!
Everyone had an amazing time, and the pictures came out wicked!! Even got a picture with Carlos the crested gecko on the birthday boy's head😆
Thank you so much, Wild Science, and a big thank you to Harriet for being a great host☺️

Cheryl Raithby

Cheryl Raithby

Wholly recommended the experience with Wild Science. From the telephone call through to the day itself, the team are professional and very communicative. Harriet was amazing with the animals and children. Our birthday girl and friends had such a great time petting the animals (as much or as little as they wanted to). Harriet had some wonderful facts to share and responded so sensitively and helpfully to answer all questions the children had. Thanks so much- it was a delight to have you for our daughter’s birthday party.

Ola Kiraga

Ola Kiraga

We really enjoyed our experience with the reptiles, they were so calm and settled, just amazing and great ❤️

Oliwier Traczynski

Oliwier Traczynski

Great fun for kids the lady was very nice and the animals were cool

Joanna Jeffries

Joanna Jeffries

Location Edinburgh

An unforgettable experience. Your kids will love it! We had Susie in Edinburgh, she was exceptionally good - with the animals and the kids, and the grown-ups too! We all had an amazing time. I highly recommend booking Susie for Wild Science if you're in Scotland. So many memories made!

Chloe Robson

Chloe Robson

Location Sandylands

Suzie held an event in Sandylands holiday park today and we had a ball! every animal is well cared for and beautiful. very versed on each animals needs and nature, took the time to explain certain facts and even sat down at the end of her time to talk more on her other animals! cannot recommend suzie enough!!

Ajay Syal

Ajay Syal

We booked a corporate animal therapy session as part of Mental Health Awareness week, and it was truly loved by everyone. [...] Harriet was absolutely fantastic - super knowledgable, engaging and clearly passionate about every animal she introduced us to. [...] Harriet created such a calm environment that even our more hesitant colleagues were soon happily holding the snake. We can't recommend Wild Science highly enough - if you're looking to boost morale, reduce stress or just do something a little bit different for your team.

Martin McMullen

Martin McMullen

Location Saltcoats

Susie was at Parkdean in Saltcoats and it was a fantastic experience. Very knowledgeable and chatted and answered questions from children and adults. Loved it.

Made my child's summer holding a royal python!

Shannagh Aitken

Shannagh Aitken

Attended a group with my husband & kids. Youngest being 1 & it was incredible. Different kinds of animals, was able to hold what we could & pet the rest.
Thanks again for the incredible experience! Fidget was amazing & we are now thinking if adding ferrets to the family. I hope fidget enjoys his chicken 🐔

Tasha Lawson

Tasha Lawson

Location Private Hire

Kids had a total blast at Wild Science. So did mum!
We got to meet a cockroach, a snake, 2 geckos, a bearded dragon, a ferret, a mexican tarantula, and a bunny!
The lady was going to name a cockroach 🪳 after my son Leon 🤣 poor kid was peed and pooped on, it was sooo funny! Everyone had such a great time. Thanks for entertaining us. 😆

Patricia Hastie

Patricia Hastie

Location Summer Fair Gilmerton Community Centre

Animal visit (Summer Fair Gilmerton Community Centre)
The management committee would like to thank Susie and trainee Amy for bringing the animals to the Community Centres Summer Fair. Once again, they were very popular with adults and children. Those attending said they enjoyed meeting and learning about the animals up close.

Fantasea Factory

Fantasea Factory

Location Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre

We were delighted to have both Shannon & Amy attend our free family event at Crystal Peaks shopping centre this Friday. Their communication on the run-up to our event was great. On the day, the head office called us to check everything was ready & the hosts arrived in plenty of time. We had a lot of very excited guests that got to enjoy a range of fascinating creatures throughout the day. The team were great with the public & very knowledgeable about their little critters. We can't recommend Wild Science enough. Thank you for making our day so good.

Des Best

Des Best

The animal expert we were lucky enough to have from wild science was excellent. She even managed to keep the kids at a 7 year old birthday party relatively quiet and very interested. Would highly recommend.

Toni

Toni

It was a wonderful day had by all, the adults and children really had a great time every animal was explained in great detail and we will be booking them for further events

Dani Jaff Klein

Dani Jaff Klein

My son (4) and his friends had the most wonderful time! The scientist was totally able to engage their attention for over an hour and they had fun and learned so much too! Thanks for the best party!

Leah Lorentson

Leah Lorentson

We have used Wild Science for 3 years at our school. Each year they deliver wonderful sessions to Nursery and Reception children. We have never had any issues and would recommend them to everyone. The children love the experience and the animals and staff are amazing!

Jason Ewart

Jason Ewart

Thank you Wild Science for such an amazing party! Amy was super professional and had the kids eating out of the palm of her hand. My son absolutely loved the animals she brought and we were so impressed with how she handled the group (of 3-5 year olds) and gave them interesting and fun facts about each animal which kept all the kids interested and engaged. It was so much fun, we would highly recommend it!!!

Jasmine Pierce

Jasmine Pierce

Ross was absolutely amazing. So patient, kind and knowledgeable of the animals and the slime workshop. We had a party of 20 and with the madness that ensued he was always calm and reassuring for each child if they were apprehensive of holding any animal - big or small. Would 100% book Wild Science again, especially Ross.
Thank you for making our animal lovers birthday so special!

Lucia Williams

Lucia Williams

Ross came to my sons 3rd birthday, he was brilliant, the kids had a great time, the whole thing was really relaxed and everyone got a good amount of time with the animals and really enjoyed the experience - the customer service beforehand was really good, great communication and lots of questions answered - highly recommend!

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