The Hands-on Critter Encounter
Overview
The Eclipse Falconry team are not only passionate about their birds of prey but they also have a selection of scaly and hairy critters too! Set within the grounds of Ash End House Farm, there is a purpose built Critter Barn housing a number of Minibeasts, Snakes, Bearded Dragons and more. The team of reptile and arachnid specialists are inviting Spice for a private visit, to learn all about these creatures whilst handling them and getting a few fancy photos too.
We can expect to encounter a selection of snakes, reptiles, lizards and spiders. We're particularly excited to meet Aurora, the 12ft python (who is still growing)!
This is a rare opportunity to enjoy these fascinating creatures with a definite ‘hands-on’ approach! There is no pressure to handle anything you find too creepy, although there may be some gentle encouragement!
Optional add on: If you’d like to extend your experience today, it’s possible to also book the Bird of Prey Experience, which begins at 11am. (Anyone who is booking the 2nd experience is entitled to a discounted place at just £20, instead of £30! Please contact the office to Claim this discount).
Includes
- At least 1 hour with the Critters and their keeper
- Opportunity to handle and learn about the creatures
Extras
- Optional extra to add on the Bird of Prey Experience at 11am for just £20 (instead of £30). Please contact us at the office to take advantage of this.
- Any drinks, snacks or lunch at the café (or bring a packed lunch?)
- If you would like to visit the rest of the farm before or after your experience, you will need to pay farm admission (approx £10.95) directly to Ash End Farm.
Location & Itinerary
If you'd like to arrive a little earlier and bring a packed lunch, the Farm has a lovely sheltered picnic area. There is also an onsite café should you wish to purchase drinks and snacks there.
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member Critter Encounter | £30.00 | Available |
| Guest Critter Encounter | £32.00 | Available |
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Host & Everything Else
Feedback from previous Critter experiences
● We had a fantastic afternoon out, the guides were extremely knowledgeable (information overload) and we had a generous amount of time handling a variety of snakes, reptiles and spiders. We didn't have to handle anything we didn't feel comfortable with, but it's nice to push boundaries. I actually came out of this event with a different opinion of snakes having held a few here for the first time in my life - once you get over the odd feeling of them doing their own slippery thing, they're actually quite nice! The only thing I would have changed would be regarding the set-up - they need a barrier, sign, or a separate room for these private events because we kept having members of the public invade thinking it was a display-for-all. Other than that slight flaw, I would definitely book this event again, and was extremely pleased we went along.
● I would definitely book this event again, and was extremely pleased we went along.
● Lovely afternoon spent with snakes, toads, lizards and a tarantula! learning so much about them, especially how much a toad can wee!! and how soft and gentle the tarantula was ;-)
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