"Captivating Creatures Ltd offers engaging and educational animal handling workshops for schools, providing students with the opportunity to learn about and interact with a variety of fascinating creatures. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff work to create a hands-on learning experience that is both fun and informative, leaving a lasting impact on students and teachers alike." Winner of the SME awards for best educational animal experience 2025.
Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: East Midlands, Yorkshire
What activities are available during this school workshop?
Learning about and interacting with a variety of animals from small mammals, reptiles and invertebrates, in a safe environment under the supervision of our experienced animal rangers.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Biology
Animals including humans Living things and habitats Evolution and inheritance Life Cycles Minibeasts Habitats Skeletal and muscular systems (KS3/4)
Life processes / human and other animals
An exciting hands on session in which children discover the answers to a range of questions about living things.
Living things and their environment
We introduce pupils to an exciting range of creatures and help them to discover how different species adapt to their environment.
Variation and classification and movement
A memorable way to help pupils understand the differences between mammals, reptiles, insects and amphibians - by seeing and touching examples from each group.
Minibeasts
How would it feel to have your skeleton on the outside? Can you count the millipede's legs? Pupils will love this hands on session in which they meet some amazing insects.
Reward for the class
A chance for children to relax and have a fun (yet educational) session. A special reward for hard work!
Food chains and food webs
We introduce a range of creatures and help pupils to understand where they sit within the food chain and how different species depend upon each other.
Should we recycle?
We see how animals often recycle materials in their own environment and introduce pupils to a range of natural recyclers from reptiles to mini-beasts.
Rainforest
We see some amazing creatures which can be found in the rainforest, including a colour changing chameleon and a giant african millipede which can grow up to 850 legs!!
The effect of litter
Through the exciting experience of handling a range of creatures, we inspire pupils to consider the damaging effect of dropping litter on the natural environment.
Wildlife
What size groups do we cater for?
A standard class size per workshop. Can provide presentations/talks for larger groups.
Groups with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
Key Benefits of Animal Interaction for SEND Children:
Emotional Regulation & Mental Health: Interacting with animals helps children manage anxiety, reduce stress, and improve mood. Animals provide a calm, non-judgmental presence, allowing children to feel safe, valued, and loved.
Social & Communication Skills: Animals can act as a bridge for social interaction, helping children with autism or social anxiety to communicate more effectively and build trust.
Sensory Experience: Animals offer valuable, varied sensory input through touch, sound, and movement.
Who are Captivating Creatures?
We are a small family run business that first grow from our children's interest in animals, it all started over 8 years ago when we bought our first reptile, since then all of our family have become fascinated with these Captivating Creatures and our collection has grown over time. All of our animals are loved pets and are handled regularly by ourselves and children to ensure they are friendly and are accustomed to human interaction.
"Captivating Creatures Ltd offers engaging and educational animal handling workshops for schools, providing students with the opportunity to learn about and interact with a variety of fascinating creatures. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff work to create a hands-on learning experience that is both fun and informative, leaving a lasting impact on students and teachers alike."
Every enquiry gives you a chance to win trips and workshops for your school - We are giving away a free trip for every week of the Autumn term!
