How safe is animal handling at birthday parties?

All our handlers are trained professionals who supervise every interaction. We follow RSPCA welfare standards to ensure the safety of both animals and children.

Do you bring animals indoors?

Yes, we regularly set up in classrooms, halls, and homes. Protective floor coverings are always provided to keep venues clean.

What if the weather is bad on the day?

We always have contingency plans. Indoor set-ups or alternative arrangements mean your event goes ahead rain or shine.

How many children can take part?

Our parties can cater for groups of 10 to 50+ children, depending on the package. We’ll help you choose the right option for your guest list

How do I book a Petting Zoo Birthday Party?

Simply contact Wild Science by phone or through our website. We recommend booking at least 4 weeks ahead, especially in peak seasons.

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Petting Zoo Birthday Party

April 24, 2024

Make Your Child’s Celebration Unforgettable

Looking for a unique way to celebrate your child’s big day? A Petting Zoo Birthday Party is an unforgettable experience for kids. A Wild Science Mobile Petting Zoo turns any venue into an exciting and educational animal adventure. Children can safely meet, hold, and learn about friendly reptiles, small mammals, and invertebrates.

We have conducted over 1,000 successful events this year across the UK. Furthermore, our experienced handlers follow RSPCA welfare guidelines to ensure every party is safe, fun, and memorable.

Why are more parents choosing animal encounters for birthday parties?

Traditional parties often involve indoor games. But more families are now choosing animal encounters for their unique and enriching experience.

With a mobile petting zoo, children can meet rabbits, guinea pigs, lizards, and even tarantulas-all brought straight to your doorstep.

A MARS study has demonstrated that engaging with animals can reduce stress hormone levels in children by as much as 21%. Consequently, these gatherings are not only delightful but also profoundly beneficial for their well-being.

How do we bring animals to your party?

Wild Science delivers safe and interactive animal experiences across London, Essex, and nearby counties.

Trained handlers introduce each animal.
Children learn how to feed and care for themselves.
Parents get peace of mind knowing every animal is well looked after.

Encountering Amazing Animals: What to Expect

Children might cuddle rabbits, stroke guinea pigs, or hold a hamster. For adventurous guests, we bring snakes, lizards, and insects. For quieter ones, they can watch tortoises or snails.

This variety ensures something for everyone, no matter their comfort level.

Who is the expert team behind your party?

Robbie McDonald, our London and South East specialist, holds certifications in animal handling and safety with over 8+ years of professional experience conducting more than 2,000 birthday party sessions across the UK. Robbie specializes in creating engaging animal experiences that combine entertainment with education.

Charlotte Rojas, our Midlands and North of England expert, holds a Master's Degree in Bio Veterinary Science and specializes in creating safe, educational animal experiences for children. Charlotte's expertise includes child-safe animal handling techniques, educational programming, animal welfare and safety protocols, and interactive learning experiences.

Which areas do we cover?

Whether you're hosting at a community hall near the Chelmsford Cathedral or a back garden in Romford, our handlers are familiar with the local area. Consequently, we ensure we arrive on time even during the busy Friday school-run traffic in Enfield.

We provide mobile petting zoos across London, Essex, and surrounding counties. Additionally, we typically operate within a 25-mile radius of London city centre.

Our parties are designed to be educational and entertaining. As a result, handlers explain animal behaviours, habitats, and fun facts linked to the science curriculum.

Animal Party Packages

Standard Package (1 Hour)
Encounters with 4-6 animals
Educational activities
Professional supervision
Safety equipment provided

Premium Package (2 Hours)

6–8 animal encounters (possibly more)
Extended workshops and demonstrations
Photo opportunities with cute animals

Special Programmes

SEN-adapted parties
Themed birthday workshops
Custom pricing available

Fun Beyond the Animals – Extra Entertainment

"It’s not just about the animals-it’s about creating the ultimate party experience."

In addition to the petting zoo, we offer:
Interactive games and quizzes about animals
Animal therapy sessions to support well-being and empathy
Educational School Visits

This mix of entertainment means there’s something for every guest to enjoy, making the celebration memorable for children and adults alike.

Booking Information and Party Planning

We operate Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with Sunday closed but emergency bookings available. Email support is available 24/7 for urgent inquiries.

Testimonials

Warm thanks from our amazing clients

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

Joanna Jeffries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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Answers

How safe is animal handling at birthday parties?: All our handlers are trained professionals who supervise every interaction. We follow RSPCA welfare standards to ensure the safety of both animals and children.
Do you bring animals indoors?: Yes, we regularly set up in classrooms, halls, and homes. Protective floor coverings are always provided to keep venues clean.
What if the weather is bad on the day?: We always have contingency plans. Indoor set-ups or alternative arrangements mean your event goes ahead rain or shine.
How many children can take part?: Our parties can cater for groups of 10 to 30+ children, depending on the package. We’ll help you choose the right option for your guest list
How do I book a Petting Zoo Birthday Party?: Simply contact Wild Science by phone or through our website. We recommend booking at least 4 weeks ahead, especially in peak seasons.