ZooLab are the UK's # 1 animal handling experience. We amaze, educate and inspire through our engaging hands-on animal encounters. We have a national network of ZooLab Educational Presenters, each with their own 'animal team' who work closely with early years, schools, businesses and care homes. We help you achieve learning outcomes, engage visitors in an informative way, and entertain through our unique animal handling workshops.

We have Educational Presenters based in Scotland, North West England, North East England, Yorkshire, the Midlands, South East England, South West England, and North East Wales. Check out our Meet The Team page to see if there's a presenter based near you!

We visit all age groups! Here at ZooLab, we believe in lifelong learning! From the very young to the very old, we believe in finding you the perfect workshop for all ages. Just have a chat with any member of our team and they will guide you to the most suitable workshop/session.

The animals you'll see at your session vary depending on the presenter attending, however you'll usually meet 5-6 animals including...White's Tree FrogMadagascan Hissing CockroachCorn SnakeTarantulaMillipedeGerbilLeopard Gecko or Bearded DragonStick InsectScorpionLearn more on our Meet the Team page.

What makes us different is our passion for animal welfare, giving back, and educating others on the wonders of the environment. We have won multiple awards, showcasing our commitment to enriching, ethical animal encounters, and we are also partnered with the Animal Focussed Alliance which aims to ensure high standards of care and excellence in the animal care sector.

The price for a Zoolab workshop varies depending on many factors, including the workshop itself, your venue, the location, the number of people attending, the number of sessions being given, duration of the session, and more. There are extra charges for any bespoke factors added to the session and we offer a multi-booking discount for multiple workshops booked at the same time. The best way to know for sure is to contact us and we can run you through the pricing for your desired session.

Yes, we do have themed workshops! We have a range of workshops to fit any event or topic! From minibeasts and rainforests to climate and habitat focussed sessions, we've got you covered! Our animal therapy sessions are the perfect stress-reliever, and we even have storytelling workshops for young ones! Throughout the year we also offer workshops for Christmas, Halloween, Easter, and more! There really is something for everyone!

Yes, you can meet our animals without a ZooLab booking! We regularly host public events where you can meet our animals! Check out our Where to See Us page for all the info! We also regularly update our blog with our public dates.

Check out our social media pages and indeed for our current job listings and career opportunities. However, you don't have to wait for an advert to appear to work for us. If you think you have something unique to add to our team, let us know! Send your CV to nicolasteph@zoolabuk.com along with a covering letter stating why you think you would be perfect for our company.

Our workshops are designed around national curriculums and are intended to support and reinforce student learning. Each workshop is designed to fit with learning outcomes and topics that are regularly covered in schools, such as Minibeasts, Lifecycles, Rainforests, and Climate Change. We use experiential learning techniques and hands-on, visual learning to encourage developmental and educational growth. We also provide lesson packs to take learning beyond the session.