How to Book an Animal Encounter

How to book

More Than Just an Animal Encounter – A Heartfelt, Inclusive Experience for Everyone

Why Choose Us?

Registered with Swansea Council under the Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925 (ref 090230), with APHA animal transporter authorisation
Insured with Cliverton, with trained, DBS-checked staff and a risk assessment for every booking
Welfare-first: our animals have rest days and rest breaks, and only come out when they're settled and well
Experienced with additional learning needs, neurodivergence and sensory needs, because they're part of our own lives too

Organisations we've worked with include:

Amazon
Founders and Co
Action for Children
Swansea University Student Union
Swansea Council
YMCA
Inclusiability
Moo Music
Breakthrou
Swansea Arena
Faith in Families
Swansea COAST/Winter Wellbeing
Milford Haven Round Table

Carmarthenshire Council
Neath Port Talbot Council
Evolve
Schools across South & West Wales
The National Lottery Community Fund
Libraries across Swansea & Neath Port Talbot
Mind & Stroke Group - WASP
Reptile Residence
NAS
Care homes and supported living settings across Swansea, Neath, and Llanelli
Primary, secondary, and special schools across Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Cardiff, Bridgend, and Neath Port Talbot.

We bring calm, hands-on animal encounters to schools, parties, care homes, community groups, events and businesses across South and West Wales. Every session is planned around the people taking part and the animals’ welfare, so it feels safe and relaxed for everyone.

Members of BHS, IHS, REPTA, ABWAK, and Responsible Reptile Keeping

How to Book

To book, get in touch with the details below. Once we’ve agreed everything, we’ll send you a confirmation. You can read our booking terms here. A 25% deposit secures your date.

To help us reply quickly, please include:

The date of your event (or let us know if you're flexible)
The type of event (party, school, care home, community group, business or public event)
How many people, and their ages (parties are for up to 25 people)
The location
Any additional needs, allergies or access needs we should plan for

Contact us via:

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Send us an enquiry

Fill in as much as you can, and we’ll get back to you within 4 working days. If you’d rather not use the form, you can text 07798 761592 or email info@animalcwtch.co.uk.

Your name

Mobile number, if you’d prefer a text (optional)

Type of booking

Preferred date (or tell us if you’re flexible)

Location or postcode

How many people, and their ages?

Schools: how many classes, and any topics you’d like covered?

Is there anything we should know so we can support everyone?

Anything else you’d like to tell us?

Our Services

Schools and educational visits – Sessions linked to the Curriculum for Wales, with one class per session.
ALN, wellbeing and care home sessions – Calm, adaptable sessions planned around the people taking part.
Parties and private events – Hands-on sessions for up to 25 people, for all ages.
Community and corporate events – From staff wellbeing days to festivals and fairs.
Animal storytelling – Interactive sessions that bring stories to life with real animals.
Zoology Clubs and public events – Book through our Ticket Tailor page.

We also work with Brownies, Scouts and other community groups.

Have Questions?

Our Frequently Asked Questions cover deposits, cancellations and what we need from your venue. Or just send us a message – we’re happy to help.

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