With an array of exciting animals, and keepers with vast knowledge & experience, we hold regular workshops, courses and clubs each week. 
There's something for everybody with a wide range of options for all ages and abilities! All our small groups are limited numbers for an intimate setting and maximum benefit from engagement with the animals. 
Check our availability and book online below. Follow us on social media for further updates and availability!

- Preschool Creatures & Crafts (parent & toddler mornings for animal introductions, socializing & confidence building)
- Home education workshops (animals, creations, crafts etc)
- Creature Club (Saturday clubs for children; animals, handling, husbandry, projects etc)
- Careers Course (senior school/college age youngsters keen to work with animals)
- Holiday and weekend workshops (ad-hoc fun themed workshops)
- Youth Club (teenager groups for socializing, animal handling/husbandry, projects etc)
- SEND 1:1 sessions and small 'creature confidence' groups
- AQA certificate award programmes
- Adults only social sessions
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Click below to view & book upcoming workshops, courses & clubs

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​Our clubs, courses & workshops provide a fun variety perfect for socializing, learning, fun, crafts, new skills, confidence building, plenty of animal interaction and more! Sessions are pre-booked only and run from our home in Minstead (close to Lyndhurst/Cadnam, New Forest)
Please contact us for details and booking information for current courses, clubs, workshops and waiting lists.

Visit our facebook page for regular updates, sessions & workshops, and see below for more info...


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• Creature Club groups! (ages 3-12yrs)

Minstead = 1st Saturday of each month
​Perfect for small animal enthusiasts & young teens - lots of creature handling of all kinds of species, husbandry, learning, fun, games, outings, plus conservation, creativity and lots more!! Age appropriate sessions. £14 per child to include any materials and certificates etc. Minimum term 3x sessions (payable quarterly).
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• Home education sessions (ages 5+yrs)

Minstead = Wednesdays or Mondays
Animal interaction, handling, fun and learning! Various topics covered, and outdoor activities included. 
Specific curriculum content can be included/covered. Opportunities for craft/creativity too. £14 per head.

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• Careers Course (ages 11+yrs)

Minstead = 5 week evening course 5pm-6:30pm, various dates/enrolments available
A unique and innovative course aimed at all senior school ages upwards who are animal lovers and/or keen on a career working with animals of any kind. An insight into animal husbandry, species, career options and pathway choices. Hear from professionals in a variety of animal/wildlife-based careers, and begin to understand self employment vs employment, basic CV writing, career progression and qualifications. Plus lots of hands-on with each category of animals. Certificate at the end of the course. £160 for full course (option to pay in installments)

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• Parent & preschool Creatures & Crafts (ages 0-5)

Minstead = Monday or Thursdays
One for the little ones! Perfect for building confidence with all kinds of animals, fun & freedom enjoying the space and relaxed atmosphere around the creatures, plus some hands-on animal interaction, crafts and lots of fun! Babies <1yr free of charge with a paying sibling. £14 per session
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• Weekend & holiday workshops (all ages)

Minstead = various dates & options
Various fun interactive workshops with plenty of hands-on with the creatures of all kinds, some fun themed topics, socialising, activities, learning & laughter for all the family! £14 per session​

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• AQA accredited unit award programmes & courses (all ages)

Minstead = Various days & enrolments
Selections of accredited courses with various ages, abilities and awards. AQA certification for all courses - from basic certificates to level 2 awards in animal husbandry, mental health & wellbeing, and specialized programmes for small groups or 1:1. 
Enrolment & certification = £74. + various options of prices for 1:1 visits or courses/workshops. 
Contact us for requirements, options & waiting lists. 

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• SEND creature confidence sessions (all ages)

Minstead = Mondays, Fridays or Saturdays
A calm, intimate group of maximum 6 youngsters in a relaxed, low-pressure atmosphere perfect for inclusive sessions for SEND, ASD, Anxiety, mental health, wellbeing and self-regulation. Focus on animal interaction for building self-esteem and transferrable skills. No expectations or demands - just quiet animal handling, learning and interaction under the supervision of experienced, qualified staff. £14 per session
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• Youth Club (ages 12-18yrs)

Minstead = Tuesday evenings 5:30pm-7pm
Casual, fun and relaxed evening for the teens! Social interaction with animals, like-minded teenagers and supervised contact with all kinds of creatures, husbandry and activities. 
Great for making friends, and enjoying the calm setting surrounded by animals, woodland & nature!
​£14 per session​

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• Adults only! (aged 18+)

Minstead = various dates & options
Animals aren't just for children! Relaxed, fun social evenings with the animals, common interest, coffee & snacks on offer! All friendly ages and genders welcome! £14 per session

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