Established in 1995, we have appeared at over 2000 private parties as well as hundreds of schools, veterinary colleges and universities. We are a family business, our aim is to entertain, educate, and in the case of reptiles to help people overcome their fears! All of our animals are hand tame. We have a wide range of qualifications and all licenses so you can be assured that all our animals are in peak condition. On top of this, Hazel is a paramedic and so health and safety is always put first and foremost!

The Animal Experience have a permanent home at Stretham, Ely. We are of course still visiting parties, schools and events nationwide, but now you can also visit us!
On a visit to us (pre-booked appointment only), you can choose from a range of packages and experiences, offering the same combination of entertainment, education and hands on experience that has always been our trademark but with an even wider range of animals... The standard packages that we offer are described below. If you don't see what you're looking for then please call us to discuss your requirements!

MEET THE REPTILES
Spend an hour getting hands on with our wide range of reptiles in the company of one of our knowledgeable keepers.
You will have the opportunity to touch and hold a range of reptiles from corn snakes to burmese pythons, bearded dragons to monitor lizards and tarantulas to giant stick insects. You will of course also get to see our other animals, but if you want to get hands on with these please see our other packages!
£20 for a couple
£30 for a family of up to 5
MEET THE MEERKATS
Come and get hands on with our family of meerkats! Spend time really getting to know them: watch them, feed them and expect to get used as a human climbing frame! This is a unique opportunity to really get acquainted with these endearing characters.
A truly once-in-a-lifetime event, this makes a fantastic gift for a special occassion -- with plenty of opportunities for photos and videos.
£50 for 1 or £80 for 2.

Please view our website, Facebook or Trip advisor page as 'The Animal Experience'

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