Are these workshops suitable for birthday parties and special events?

Yes. Wild Science workshops are very popular for birthday parties and special events. Sessions are tailored to the age group and theme, ensuring fun, safe, and engaging experiences for everyone involved.

What do children learn in hands-on science workshops?

Children take part in hands-on science workshops where they explore simple experiments, observe reactions, and learn fun facts connected to animals and everyday science. Activities are age-appropriate and designed to encourage curiosity.

Are the workshops suitable for animal lovers and beginners?

Absolutely. Workshops are perfect for animal lovers, but no prior knowledge is needed. Our presenters guide families gently, making the experience enjoyable and confidence-building for all children.

Can families book workshops just to spend quality time together?

Yes. Many families book workshops simply to spend time together. These sessions are relaxed, interactive, and designed to create shared moments of learning and laughter.

Do workshops take place indoors or outdoors?

Most workshops are delivered indoors for comfort and safety, but activities often include discussions inspired by the great outdoors, animal habitats, and real-world science connections.

Family Animal Encounter and Science Workshops Fun

The New Year is the perfect time for families to try something new, build skills, and create meaningful memories together. Across the UK, more parents are choosing interactive experiences that combine learning with fun, and family animal encounter and science workshops are becoming a favourite choice.

At Wild Science, we deliver engaging animal encounter and experiment workshops that bring families closer to nature and science. These sessions are organised to spark curiosity, encourage confidence, and give children and adults a shared experience they will remember long after the day ends.

Why the New Year Is Perfect for Family Learning Experiences

After the busy festive season, families often look for activities that feel rewarding rather than overwhelming. Animal encounter workshops and science experiment sessions offer a calm but exciting way to reset routines while keeping children mentally active.

Learning alongside animals helps younger children feel relaxed and curious, while older children enjoy discovering fascinating facts and taking part in real experiments. For parents, it’s a chance to spend quality time together without screens or pressure.

What Makes Animal Encounter Workshops So Engaging

Animal encounters allow families to connect with the animal world in a safe and guided way. Meeting rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, or amphibians up close creates a sense of wonder that books and videos cannot replace.

Wild Science sessions are led by knowledgeable handlers who explain animal care, behaviour, and habitats in ways that suit all ages. These encounters help children develop respect for animals while building confidence through supervised interaction.

Combining Animals With Hands-On Science Experiments

Adding science experiments to animal encounters turns a fun visit into a deeper learning experience. Simple science activities help children understand how the natural world works, from basic biology to everyday chemistry and physics.

Wild Science experiment workshops use age-appropriate materials and clear explanations. Children test ideas, observe results, and ask questions, turning curiosity into real understanding while parents learn alongside them.

Workshops Designed for the Whole Family

Our family workshops are designed for mixed-age groups, from early years children to teenagers and adults. Activities are adjusted so everyone feels included and comfortable taking part.

Families often tell us they enjoy learning together rather than splitting activities by age. These shared moments help strengthen bonds and create memories rooted in discovery, laughter, and teamwork.

For more information or to book a session, Families and organisers can contact Wild Science.

Perfect for Community Events and Seasonal Celebrations

Animal encounter and science experiment workshops work beautifully for community events, family days, and seasonal celebrations across the UK. They offer something different from traditional entertainment and appeal to a wide range of ages.

Wild Science regularly delivers workshops at community halls, parks, schools, libraries, and local events across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The mobile setup means families don’t need to travel far to enjoy a high-quality experience.

A Safe, Professional, and Trusted Experience

Safety and trust are essential when working with families, animals, and hands-on science workshops. Wild Science provides fully managed sessions, including transport, setup and supervision.

We provide written risk assessments for all animal encounters and science experiment workshops, which are shared with customers in advance. All sessions are delivered by experienced, DBS-checked staff, with animal welfare and participant safety at the centre of everything we do.

Supporting Animal Welfare and Ethical Learning

Only animals suitable for interaction are included in our sessions. Animals are transported in comfortable enclosures and rotated to prevent stress, ensuring their well-being at all times.

Children learn not just through handling, but also by observing, listening, and understanding how animals live and thrive. This approach builds empathy and encourages responsible attitudes towards wildlife and pets.

Ideal for Schools, Home Education, and Family Groups

Many families discover Wild Science through school workshops or home education groups. Our animal and science sessions align naturally with learning topics such as habitats, life cycles, forces, and simple scientific processes.

Parents appreciate that workshops are educational without feeling like a classroom lesson. Children remain engaged because learning feels like an adventure rather than a task.

Making Learning Feel Like an Adventure

Animal encounters bring excitement, while experiments add structure and discovery. Together, they create a balanced experience that appeals to children who love animals, science, or simply trying something new.

Families often describe these sessions as “pure joy” and “great fun,” with children talking about the animals and experiments for weeks afterwards. These are the moments that turn learning into a lifelong interest.

A Perfect Experience for Animal Lovers and Curious Minds

Wild Science workshops are designed for animal lovers of all ages, combining real animal encounters with hands-on science workshops that spark curiosity and joy. Whether families are exploring a particular topic like animal habitats or simple chemical reactions, every session is filled with fun activities, fascinating fun facts, and moments of pure happiness.

These experiences are ideal for birthday parties, special events, and family celebrations where children and adults can enjoy meaningful spending time together. Instead of screens or passive entertainment, families share laughs, learning, and unforgettable memories through interactive animals and experiments.

Our workshops create the perfect balance between learning and play. Children discover science through touch, observation, and experimentation, while parents and loved ones enjoy watching confidence grow. From indoor sessions to activities inspired by the great outdoors, every workshop encourages curiosity, teamwork, and connection.

Many families choose Wild Science workshops as a perfect gift experience - something memorable to share with loved ones rather than something that gets forgotten. It’s not just about animals or experiments; it’s about creating moments that matter for kids and families alike.

Available Across the UK With Flexible Booking

Wild Science delivers family animal encounter and experiment workshops across the UK, including the South East, South West, Midlands, North of England, and beyond. Our transportable format allows us to adapt to homes, venues, and outdoor spaces.

Booking is simple, and sessions can be tailored to suit private family groups, community events, or special occasions. Early booking is recommended, especially during peak seasons and school holidays.

A New Year is about growth, discovery, and fresh experiences. Animal encounters combined with science experiments offer families a unique way to learn, explore, and spend meaningful time together.

If you’re looking for an engaging family workshop that blends education, fun, and unforgettable memories, Wild Science is ready to bring the experience to you, anywhere in the UK. Wild Science is trusted by schools, councils, and family groups across the UK.

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.

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! 🦎 🐇 🐹

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.
🐌🐍🦎🐀🐛😍

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☺️

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!

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.

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☺️

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.

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

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

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!

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!!

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.

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!

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 🐔

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. 😆

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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!!!

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!

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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