HOW LONG DOES A PARTY LAST?
Normally Birthday parties or sessions last 1 hour. (with a little allowance either side for setting up and unloading the van). Schools and other events can vary and it is best to contact us for exact arrangements.
Parties at the Discover Den, New Milton last approx 2 hours, with animals encounters followed by tea party.
WHAT TYPE OF ANIMALS DO YOU BRING?
We usually bring along a good selection of creatures to each event, depending on the topics/subjects of the session. Birthday parties and VIP sessions are usually a variety including a few large bugs (cockroaches, millipedes, stick insects, mantids), a tarantula/scorpion, gecko, tortoise, larger lizard/dragon/skink, snake(s) and an owl or two! Upon booking, the forms allow for some input with a section of preferences if you would like (or not!) any particular creatures.
HOW DOES A PARTY/SESSION WORK?
The children are seated usually in a semi-circular fashion and after a brief introduction and safety/hygiene rules, each animal is introduced with some details before we work our way around so that all the children have a chance to encounter/handle each creature. There are plenty of photo opportunities throughout! We do not insist on silence, as long as the children are relatively calm, and lots of questions are usually asked! Parents/adults are generally involved too of course! Towards the end, we may line children up for holding a bigger special creatures too! We normally recommend that our session is at the start of your party, and we will clear out for you to continue with food/games etc!
HOW MANY CHILDREN CAN I INVITE?
We say a maximum of 20 children for mobile birthday parties. (Our centre at Monkey Madness holds maximum 15 children).
This is to ensure maximum benefit for the children and safety for the animals. Attention spans can vary with ages, but usually around 15 children works best for a party. If more children are attending, please contact us to discuss and we usually recommend splitting into 2 groups for 45 minutes each with another quiet activity in the hall/venue. Face painting/temporary tattoos often work well!
HOW MUCH SPACE DO I NEED?
Depending on numbers, only enough to seat the children around a room/hall space with enough room for us to move safely around with the animals. Our kit will consist of a case and around 4-6 large boxes normally.
WHAT AGE GROUPS CAN YOU COVER?
Crazy Creatures are one of only a few encounter companies insured for all ages. We believe that there is no age limit for too young or too old! In the past, we have seen babies to 100 year olds and everybody has something to gain from the creatures! Pre-school ages are included and guided to gently interact with the creatures, and this of course helps confidence building too.
DO YOU COVER SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS?
Yes! We do lots of work with SEN children and young adults particularly. We would ask that parents/guardians remain present, but the benefits gained are enormous for sensory sessions and amazing to watch the interaction with these animals. We have specialist creatures very well adapted to this type of session, and we guide handling carefully.
Normally Birthday parties or sessions last 1 hour. (with a little allowance either side for setting up and unloading the van). Schools and other events can vary and it is best to contact us for exact arrangements.
Parties at the Discover Den, New Milton last approx 2 hours, with animals encounters followed by tea party.
WHAT TYPE OF ANIMALS DO YOU BRING?
We usually bring along a good selection of creatures to each event, depending on the topics/subjects of the session. Birthday parties and VIP sessions are usually a variety including a few large bugs (cockroaches, millipedes, stick insects, mantids), a tarantula/scorpion, gecko, tortoise, larger lizard/dragon/skink, snake(s) and an owl or two! Upon booking, the forms allow for some input with a section of preferences if you would like (or not!) any particular creatures.
HOW DOES A PARTY/SESSION WORK?
The children are seated usually in a semi-circular fashion and after a brief introduction and safety/hygiene rules, each animal is introduced with some details before we work our way around so that all the children have a chance to encounter/handle each creature. There are plenty of photo opportunities throughout! We do not insist on silence, as long as the children are relatively calm, and lots of questions are usually asked! Parents/adults are generally involved too of course! Towards the end, we may line children up for holding a bigger special creatures too! We normally recommend that our session is at the start of your party, and we will clear out for you to continue with food/games etc!
HOW MANY CHILDREN CAN I INVITE?
We say a maximum of 20 children for mobile birthday parties. (Our centre at Monkey Madness holds maximum 15 children).
This is to ensure maximum benefit for the children and safety for the animals. Attention spans can vary with ages, but usually around 15 children works best for a party. If more children are attending, please contact us to discuss and we usually recommend splitting into 2 groups for 45 minutes each with another quiet activity in the hall/venue. Face painting/temporary tattoos often work well!
HOW MUCH SPACE DO I NEED?
Depending on numbers, only enough to seat the children around a room/hall space with enough room for us to move safely around with the animals. Our kit will consist of a case and around 4-6 large boxes normally.
WHAT AGE GROUPS CAN YOU COVER?
Crazy Creatures are one of only a few encounter companies insured for all ages. We believe that there is no age limit for too young or too old! In the past, we have seen babies to 100 year olds and everybody has something to gain from the creatures! Pre-school ages are included and guided to gently interact with the creatures, and this of course helps confidence building too.
DO YOU COVER SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS?
Yes! We do lots of work with SEN children and young adults particularly. We would ask that parents/guardians remain present, but the benefits gained are enormous for sensory sessions and amazing to watch the interaction with these animals. We have specialist creatures very well adapted to this type of session, and we guide handling carefully.
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