Animal Encounters

As a professional animal keeper I work with many species of fascinating and beautiful animals.

Allowing me to provide a diverse range of interactive and educational animal experiences.  

Including: Reptiles, Exotic Mammals, Birds, Invertebrates and Amphibians.

I’m fully licensed, including Animal Activity (MAU 008248) and DWA Licences.

Both require regular inspections by a zoo vet and the local authority, giving you peace of mind that the animals are kept to the highest standards.

Photos of their enclosures are on the “About” page and on my Facebook page “Animal Encounters with Chris Johnson”.

Animal Encounter Birthday Parties 

Preschool, School and College Visits

Here are some of my wonderful animals.

Oti the Long-Eared Owl

Sava the Lesser Tenrec

Gila Monster

Ellie the Cocker Spaniel

Stitch the Sugar Glider

Male Chinese Crocodile Lizard

Kiwick the Barn Owl

Vokai the Fijian Iguana

Ellie, Millie, Freddie & Pem

Pip the Brazilian Pygmy Owl

Freddie the Eclectus Parrot

Macleay’s Spectre Stick Inscet

Baby Tenrecs

Tiki the Aracari

Hump the Radiated Tortoise

Baby Tenrec

Tonga the Fijian Iguana

Pip the Brazilian Pygmy Owl

Patchy the Piebald Royal Python

Gizmo the Gargoyle Gecko

Millie the Cockapoo

Freddie the Eclectus Parrot

Herbie the Three Banded Armadillo

Royal Python

Barney the Blue Tongue Skink

Tiki the Toucan

Oti the Long-Eared Owl

Rio the Panther Chameleon

Rio the Panther Chameleon

Mexican Beaded Lizard

Whites Tree Frog

Rio the Panther Chameleon

Kiwick the Barn Owl

Monkey-Tailed Skink

Coco the Fat-Tailed Gecko

India the Indian Star Tortoise

Misty the White-Faced Scops Owl

Pem the Lancashire Heeler

Maddy the Dumerils Boa

Patch the piebald Royal Python

Millie the Cockapoo

Pip the Pygmy Owl

Dumerils Boa

Baby Sugar Glider

Barney the Blue Tongue Skink and I at the Totnes Show.

Twiggy the Female Macleay’s Spectre Stick Insect

Baby Indian Star Tortoises

Tiki having a cuddle.

All animals are captive-bred, not taken from the wild so they’re comfortable with human interaction.

I provide Animal Encounters in many settings, some include:

• Schools & Colleges, where I include the curriculum in a variety of areas.
• Birthday Parties
• SEND Schools & Respite
• County & Village Shows
• Care Homes
• Photography Clubs
• Guides, Brownies, Rainbows, Squirrels and Scout Groups

All staff are very experienced with animal handling and working with all age-groups and abilities.

All staff hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate and subscription to the update service.

Copies of these certificates and other documentation, including Risk Assessments and Public Liability Insurance can be provided.

Animal and public safety is always a top priority.

I only bring trustworthy and suitable animals, but do keep in mind that animals can be unpredictable at times.

None of the animals pose a risk of serious injury.

All animal interaction is under close-supervision and if necessary protective equipment is supplied.

Travel will be charged outside of the Torquay area.

For a price list and to book your Animal Encounter use the Contact form or email swanimalservices@gmail.com

Look forward to hearing from you!
Chris🤠

Please Note:

Bookings are on a first come, first served basis and only secured on receipt of deposit.

A cancellation fee of 50% total booking value will be charged for cancellations of less than one month prior to booking date.