Story Garden Adventure Animal Story Show - Summer Reading Challenge

This summer, libraries across the UK are taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge and this year’s theme is “Story Garden”. This theme encourages children to go on an adventure in nature and enjoy the great outdoors. To tie in with this Wild Science are running a special workshop that fits in with the Summer Reading Challenge. Our “Story Garden Animal Story Show” brings together the magic of storytelling and the wonder of wildlife.

During this fun and interactive event children will meet a variety of animals that are connected to stories they may have read. As they explore these amazing creatures they will learn about their habitats, behaviour and daily lives and gain a greater understanding of the natural world.

As well as educational presentations children will also get to interact with and handle some of the animals creating a memorable and hands on experience that will foster a deeper appreciation of wildlife. This unique event is a mix of storytelling and animal exploration and children will leave with unforgettable memories and a new respect for the animal kingdom. Through experiences they will see how nature inspires narrative and imagination. Join us for a journey that nourishes the mind and spirit and fosters a love of reading and a deeper appreciation of the natural world.

What animals will be in the Animal Story Show?

Wild Science has a selection of animals that can visit your venue for educational and fun events. We try to provide a variety of animals but cannot guarantee the presence of specific species as the safety and well being of our animals is our top priority. Our team ensure each animal is calm and comfortable during appearances so it’s a positive experience for the animals and our guests. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to bringing the wonder of the animal kingdom to your event, like birthday parties!

Types of animals used:

Reptiles- Snakes, Lizards, Tortoises and more.
Mammals- Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hedgehogs and more.
Amphibians- Frogs, Salamanders, Newts and more.
Invertebrates- Tarantulas, Scorpions, Snails, Millipedes and more.

Benefits of handling animals:

Animals are a great resource for learning not just for children but for other animals. Many people benefit from hands on experiences especially ones that leave a lasting impression. Interacting with animals in person enhances the learning process by engaging multiple senses and creating a deeper connection.

Observing and handling animals not only increases understanding of different species but also empathy and respect for living things. These memorable experiences can lay the foundation for future learning and foster curiosity and a positive attitude towards nature and wildlife.

Other benefits:

Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Spending time with animals can reduce stress and anxiety levels and create a more calm and conducive environment for learning and overall well being.

Improved Social Skills: Animals can be a common ground for interaction and bonding and help children develop social skills and build relationships.

Enhanced Responsibility: By caring for an animal children learn about responsibility, nurturing and looking after others.

Cognitive Development: Interaction with animals can stimulate cognitive development including language acquisition and problem solving skills.

Improved Self-Esteem: When children see that their efforts make a positive impact on an animal’s well being it boosts their sense of achievement and self esteem.

Connection to Nature: Animals provide a petting farm experience, connection to nature, teaching children about respect for all living things and the importance of looking after the environment.

Builds Family Bonds: Animals can build family bonds through shared experiences.

Join Wild Science UK for the captivating Animals Story Show, where we ignite a passion for reading while exploring the fascinating world of animals. This engaging event encourages children to explore the wonders of nature, sparking their curiosity about familiar species as well as those they may have never encountered before.

Through storytelling and interactive presentations we will showcase a variety of creatures from different habitats. We will highlight their unique characteristics, behaviour and the critical role they play in our ecosystem. From the elephants of the savannah to the creatures of the rainforest, children will not only learn about these amazing animals. They will also develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world.

Let’s inspire a generation of young readers and conservationists. These future guardians of the planet will want to share in the joy of discovery. They will also learn what makes each species special.

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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