Junior Big Bug Encounter at Hemsley Conservation Centre
About this experience
Are you a fan of creepy crawlies? Good news - you’re about to get up close to a few, with this Junior Big Bug Encounter at Hemsley Conservation Centre.
You’ll meet your expert instructor for an introductory briefing, before getting the amazing opportunity to handle tarantulas, bugs and more, all while learning fun and little-known facts about the creatures you meet!
When you’ve finished your encounter, you can spend some time exploring the rest of the conservation centre, where you’ll see lemurs, meerkats, honey bears and many more fascinating animals.
SKU: PHEMSR
For 1
participant12 Months
ValidityFlexible
BookingEasy
ExchangesInstant
Delivery
“Awesome afternoon ”
Lovely place, small overall but staff were very knowledgeable and the environments for the animals were really well kept with loads of enrichment in their areas. Wouldn’t necessarily be a whole day thing because of the size but a lovely visit for an afternoon or half day. Had a reptile & bugs experience (rare tortoise, tarantula, giant millipede and royal python). Was very informative, not rushed and really fun.
What's Included
- Junior Big Bug Encounter at Hemsley Conservation Centre for one child
- Learn all about these amazing creatures from an expert
- Handle some of the invertebrates, including spiders and millipedes
- Entry to the rest of the centre to meet meerkats, lemurs and more
- Help contribute to the centre’s valuable conservation mission
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival, you’ll meet your instructor for an introductory briefing before you handle and learn about tarantulas and bugs. You can ask the keeper any questions you might have, and as part of your experience, you’ll be able to explore the rest of the centre and meet all the friendly animals.
Location
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South East
- Sevenoaks, Kent
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 5
- Maximum age: 14
- All participants must be accompanied by an adult who will need to pay the entry fee
- Regrettably certain guests will be unable to take part including people with relevant phobias or known allergies and immunocompromised individuals
- Whilst every effort is made to accommodate those with a disability or learning difficulty, due to practicality and health and safety this cannot always be achieved; please contact us for advice before purchasing
- If you wish to bring extra people to watch your experience they will need to pay normal entry prices, but will not take part in the experience
- Only two people can take part in an experience at any one time
- Animal handling is only permitted in certain situations
- Proximity and contact with the animals is at the staff's discretion on the day
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
This experience is available at 10.00 or 14.00 seven days a week throughout the year.
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available.All bookings are subject to availability.
Allow 1 hour for the whole experience.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
How it works
Customer Reviews
“Awesome afternoon ”
Lovely place, small overall but staff were very knowledgeable and the environments for the animals were really well kept with loads of enrichment in their areas. Wouldn’t necessarily be a whole day thing because of the size but a lovely visit for an afternoon or half day. Had a reptile & bugs experience (rare tortoise, tarantula, giant millipede and royal python). Was very informative, not rushed and really fun.