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interactive reptile experience

KEEPER WORKSHOPS

Our Keeper Workshops offers an in-depth look at how to keep Reptiles in captivity. We cover a variety of subjects within time, as listed below. These sessions are perfect for new pet owners, students studying animal management or even those who would like to experience the responsibilities of pet ownership before/ instead of the commitment. These are designed for 2 participants, if one is under 18 they must be accompanied by an adult.

So come and visit us for a fun and informative Keeper Workshop at our premise in sunny Southend-on-Sea, Essex. You could even make a day of it and visit some of the other fun attractions our seaside town is famous for, including the World's Longest Pleasure Pier.

If you are looking to have more fun handling a variety of animals we suggest you look at our Experiences or you could tag a one hour handling experience on to your workshop for an additional £50.

All of our experiences are available as Gift Vouchers and can be booked within one year of purchase. Animal Adoptions are also a popular add on.

AREAS DISCUSSED

1.

Health and Safety and Risk Assessments

2.

The 5 Welfare Needs of animals.

3.

Environments including enclosures, substrates, lighting and much more.

4.

Diets and Nutrition - this will explore live insects and dead rodents as well as fresh food and prepared options

5.

Cleaning and maintenance

6.

Animal Behaviour and Enrichment

7.

Caring for sick or injured animals

8.

Importance of Record Keeping

9.

Handling animals

Snake

SNAKES

Learn how to care for snakes

90 minutes

Covers small and medium snakes, such as Corn snakes, Milk snakes and Royal Pythons.

£75

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AMPHIBIANS

Learn how to keep amphibians

60 minutes

Covers the care of common amphibians found in captivity, such as Tree Frogs, Newts and Salamanders

£50

LIZARDS

Learn how to keep and care for lizards

90 minutes

Covers small to medium lizards, such as Geckos, Bearded Dragons, Skinks etc

£75

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ARACHNIDS

Learn how to keep Spiders and Scorpions

60 minutes

Covers the care of Tarantulas, such as Mexican Red Knees, Chilean Rose etc as well as Scorpions, such as Emperor

£50

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TORTOISES

Learn how to keep tortoises

90 minutes

Covers the care of small to medium tortoises, such as Herman or Red-Foot Tortoises.

£75

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REPTILES

An overview of snakes, lizards and tortoises

2 hours

Learn the basics to caring for lizards, snakes and tortoises and gain some insight into the variety of care we provide and snakes alive.

£90

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GIFT VOUCHERS

All of our experiences and workshops are available as a Gift Voucher that can be redeemed within a year of purchasing.

ADOPTIONS

The perfect partner to our Experience is the opportunity to Adopt one of our animals.

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GIFT SHOP& REFRESHMENTS

We have a small gift shop at our premise and cold refreshments are available.

At the moment we are cash only.

More to see

Make a day of your visit to us by exploring our beautiful seaside town and grab a famous 99' ice cream.

Our premise is also located only 20-30 minutes walk from 2 train stations that serve London (Southend East and Southend Victoria).

Please note we are not open to the public and pre-booking Experiences is essential.

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