Exotic Explorers

“We had Exotic Explorers in to visit our school in February 2026. The year 1s and 2s absolutely loved the talk and the opportunity to meet the animals. Staff really praised the natural adaptations the team made for our SEND children as they went along particularly in reading a child's posture and movements and adapting their handling of the animals and the discussion with the children to suit; in particular being able to intuit which children would benefit from humour and which ones required minimal language and maximum calm. Equally, the understanding they showed when dealing with children's questions and responses was brilliant and quite refreshing. Its rare to have visitors who have that level of intuition and skill. We look forward to having another visit from Exotic Explorers soon.”

“We couldn't be happier with our snake consultation. Ben and Nathan were able to see us within a week and made sure we had all confidently handled their corn snakes and then our own hatchling before finishing the session. The whole set up was excellent; professional, friendly with expert advice and practical help. Exactly what we needed.”

“We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Exotic Explorers to our daughter’s 6th birthday party, which was Harry Potter-themed - and what they brought to the experience was nothing short of magical. In just 45 minutes, they managed to teach a group of around 40 children all about owls in a fun, engaging, and truly memorable way. The highlight was their beautiful white barn owl, which they let fly in front of the children - and each child had the amazing opportunity to hold the owl and have their photo taken with it. It was genuinely special. From start to finish, working with Puri, our main contact, was a dream. She was incredibly responsive, accommodating to every request and idea we had, and went above and beyond to tailor the experience to fit our Harry Potter theme. And when I say they went all in - I mean it! They arrived in fantastic costumes: • Puri was dressed head to toe in a perfect Slytherin outfit, • Her colleague came as Professor Sprout - complete with Mandrakes (Mandragora officinarum - the magical plants that let out a piercing scream when pulled from their pots!). With a hilarious shriek, the kids absolutely loved it. It truly felt like we’d invited not just an owl experience but two brilliant performers to our party. The owl segment became the highlight of the entire party, with the children totally captivated. There was a rare stillness in the room as the owl appeared - everyone was completely focused. The children listened intently, asked thoughtful questions, and came away having learned so much. The next day, my daughter was still telling me facts about owl brains and how far they can fly - she was clearly both impressed and inspired. It was a perfect way to bring together the magic of Harry Potter with a meaningful, educational experience that sparked curiosity and a love for animals. Puri and her team were professional, punctual, flexible, and had even built in extra time in case the party ran slightly late (which it did - as parties tend to!). Payment and communication were smooth and easy, and the entire experience felt incredibly well-organised and thoughtfully delivered. Thank you so much again to Puri and the Exotic Explorers team. You brought pure magic to our daughter’s party, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to blend fun, learning, and a true sense of wonder. Highly, highly recommended!”