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Meet our cute and exotic residents in this hands-on educational experience with a halloween theme!Our Bug and Exotic Animals experiences return for 2026 October half term, and we invite you for a meet and greet with our most curious looking insects, along with some of our larger exotic residents too.
Our host will give brave explorers (not just for kids, adults welcome!) an educational and hands on meeting with our group of fabulous mini beasts such as the Giant & Sunny Stick Insects, Giant Snails, Milipede, Giant vinegaroon and more. PLUS, you’ll meet our Leopard Geckos, and the likes of Mishu and Sisu our Bearded Dragons.
Space is limited and tickets must be purchased online in advance. All attendees - including accompanying parents require a ticket.
Dates:
Friday 30th October
10am and 12pm sessions (Approx 45 mins)
Tickets:
£8.50 per Child - includes goody bag!
£5 per adult (your ticket includes your general admission to The Walled Garden formal gardens (usually £4)
Important information:
- All attendees going in the bug shed require a ticket – including adults
- All animals are safe to handle, and non-poisonous.
- Under 5s are welcome, though only children aged 5 and up may handle the animals
- All children between 5-8 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult, or if you feel your child would need supporting due to extra needs.
- On the day, present your ticket to the event at the Entry Hut, and you'll be directed over to the polytunnel by the play park (adults do not need to pay garden entry if you have a ticket to the event)
-Our animal expert will give a small safety brief before the event and reserves the right to stop the animal handling at any time if they feel the saftey of the animals are at risk
-Parents and carers are politely asked to step-in if they feel their child is becoming disruptive. Peristent loud screaming or mishandling of the animals may result in you being asked to leave the event
-Adults not attending the event itself must still be on-site for the duration (approx 45 mins). Refreshments available in our café while you wait, or feel free to explore the gardens.
- Please be prompt and arrive a few minutes before your session. Session times are set and cannot overrun.
For any questions, please contact [email protected]
Thank you! :)
Due to the limited space. Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled.
On site we also have many more animals to see, our play park, ride on tractors, sand-pit, and our garden trail.
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Station Road, Moreton, DT2 8RH Moreton, United Kingdom, The Frampton Arms, B3390, Dorchester, DT2 8BB, United Kingdom
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