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ZooLab Animal Handling Show

This half-term, take part in Zoolab’s Potions Show where little ones can come face to face with fanged but friendly snakes and tarantulas as well as giant snails and frogs – the perfect creatures to help create a magical potion.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Get up close and hands on with exotic animals in a Creepy Critters potion show by Zoolab. Your Witch or Wizard host will introduce to you a range of animals including snakes, lizards, tarantulas and more as they tell you all about the spooky, gruesome facts.

We’ll be talking all about venoms, poisons, slime, webs, fangs, claws and even some history of how some of these animals were a part of potions and remedies back in the day.

These fun interactive shows are suitable for all ages and the perfect fit for some Spooky Halloween fun, plus you’ll soon discover there’s nothing scary about these wonderful animals at all.

£8 per child with one accompanying adult.

There are 3 shows of 45 minutes throughout the day on the 30 October and 1 November

Show times:

11am-11.45am

12.00pm-12.45pm

1.00pm-1.45pm

This event will take place in the SOQ building. Check in at Visitor Reception who will then give you directions to the event space

Times

Prices

Event prices

Ticket typeTicket category
per child (with one accompanying adult)£8.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for children aged 3+

Meeting point

Check in at Visitor Reception who will then give you directions to the event space

What to bring and wear

Although this event is indoors, Croome also has lots to explore outside so weather appropriate clothing is advised.

Accessibility

The SOQ has step free access and is next to our Changing place and toilet facilities.

Contact info

General enquiries

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