Creature encounters in London

“Our labradoodle Max had his first visit today. He was booked in with Ella and she has done an amazing job. Max is smelling and looking lovely and the best cut he's had (11 yr old, so he's had a few) Will definitely be booking with Ella again, thank you ☺️”

“I have used Lions of London for approaching 8 years and they have always provided an exceptional service, reasonably priced, polite and punctual. Had the inside windows and conservatory cleaned in addition to usual outside and was seriously impressed with the work. Highly recommended.”

“Today we visited Shrek Adventure, myself my wife and 6yr old twins enjoyed the adventure. For the minute you enter the attraction it is highly themed and interactive. The magic bus tour is fantastic and the effects are very cleaver. The lands you pass through in your search for shrek are brilliant! The actors and actresses are outstanding and add to the magic of attraction. I highly recommend giving this attraction a visit.”

“Best pet shop in Wimbledon by far. The owner/manager is extremely knowledgeable about nutrition and wellness of dogs, kind and always has time for a chat. Just had my dog groomed there for the first time and the cut was wonderful and only took an hour. Don’t go anywhere else for your pets needs!!”

“We booked a honeymoon safari with Ubon after they were recommended to us. The company is run by a lovely husband and wife team, Umang and Benna. These two know their stuff and look after you before, during and after your journey! They created the most wonderful and bespoke honeymoon package for us. They literally did everything - it was completely stress free. The safari itself was magical - a once in a lifetime experience! They had hand picked places that went beyond what we could have imagined - we truly had the time of our lives! I found this experience so much more personal than going with a huge corporation where you are just a number. Umang and Benna are both originally from Africa and they check out all the places they recommend, so they really do know their stuff. If you want a stress free, high quality personal service for a once in a lifetime experience, then this is the company to book with!”

“Great people.. they look after the animals very well and have never let us down”

“Ollie has been such a wonderful help to me as I start returning to the office. My cockapoo Louis loves his regular walks. Ollie is reliable, kind and he takes such good care of Louis. I know Louis is in safe hands with Ollie. Thanks for everything!”

“If you are looking for an unforgettable and unique birthday party experience, I can highly recommend Exotic Explorers. Julie and Hannah were highly knowledgeable, approachable, patient and friendly. The party was well structured, run smoothly and animals very well handled and relaxed. I would also love to praise the care that was taken to make them as comfortable as possible during the party - it was great to see all animals chilled and happy. Puri was very helpful and advised us on the right animals for the age group. (4-7yo). The booking and payment process were easy. Children (and parents!) were mesmerised and loved it.”

“What an amazing owl experience! Faith was a fantastic host - knowledgeable, entertaining and happy to answer a multitude of questions. The owls are clearly loved and very relaxed around people. A great way to spend a couple of hours, kids and adults alike.”

“Excellent boarding facilities. Lou is extremely knowledgeable and highly experienced in small animal care. She is a reliable and conscientious individual that will go above and beyond. Highly recommended!!”

“My son had a ½ Day Falconry Day with Koda ( based in hobbledown ) and i must say All of the staff In Koda were amazing not only with my son amd hes love of Falconry but amazing with the birds. So much love as a team they all work together so well. The quality if love and care given to the birds is by far outstanding. SJ Emma Emily and all volunteers were fantastic with my son making hes day an absoloute pleasure he left feeling so overwhelmed and emotional of pure joy. Thankyou Koda. from Kenzie and Nicole x”

“Stunning building set in the grounds of the Tower of London”

“A night at Gir Lion Lodge is a great experience.The accommodation is lovely and more than adequate.The hosts and hostesses are knowledgeable and charming. We enjoyed an excellent 2 course dinner and a hearty breakfast but best of all we had 3 tours of the zoo once it was closed to the public! One at sunset and one by torch light and the 3rd after breakfast.So exciting to be woken by rumbling lions and to be sleeping only a few feet away. I also learnt a lot about conservation - ZSL is doing a grand job!I had such an amazing time I can't wait to go back !”

“It's definitely worth visiting this lovely little place. Cheap entry and worth every penny. Staff are super nice. Spoke to one volunteer who was feeding a tiny hedgehog called pinky. 100% recommended”

“My wife and I have just spent a very enjoyable day at the Willows birds of prey centre at Coolings Lifestyle, Knockholt, Kent. We did the one day, Introduction to Falconry course. In the morning we were instructed by Jill who went through a good selection of owls with us which we flew and handled. Jill was very knowledgeable and does indeed keep her own birds. After a light lunch which is included in the price of a ticket in the Coolings cafe, we then had an afternoon session with a keeper called Josh, who went through a lot of the birds of prey with us. Again a very knowledgeable chap who has been there quite a few years and also has birds of his own. We have been to willows before on a day ticket for a look to see what it was like before deciding to do the falconry course. In all a very enjoyable day for both myself and my wife and we would highly recommend this centre. We hope to go again next year. Thank you all, for a great day.”

“We were visiting from Texas and my mother in law planned a trip here because my 7 year old son is obsessed with Birds of Prey. This was one of the most amazing experiences we had while in England and life long memories my son will have. The grounds are immaculately kept up, the birds and all animals are well taken care of. They have meerkats, pigs, goats, lambs, and huskies along with so many birds. The bird experience was amazing and watching their keepers explain in detail about each one made it incredibly fascinating. We will visit again in the future 1000%. There is a little playground on site and plenty of parking space available. Also the drive to the Eagle Heights is a breathtakingly beautiful one. Gorgeous views and it is close to a small little village like town.”

“Really amazing place for child’s and parents. Also careful, if you try to picnic, deers will visit you and wants their share :)”

“This turned out to be a really enjoyable day out. The staff were very very friendly, the Keepers knew their animals and were happy to tell you about them. Nothing was too much trouble. The park was clean and kept clean the animals were wonderful and so enjoyable to watch. I'd like to thank the young lady with the porcupines, forgive me I can't remember your name, and Dennis with the Lions. The Speedway museum is closed on Mondays ( the day I went) but the young lady managed to ask somebody to open it especially for me to look in it, as I had gone to see it and also the animals. I recommend Paradise very, very highly, enjoyable day out, the staff are well trained and I cannot speak more highly of them. The food was good and reasonably priced, again with very happy to help staff. I came away very happy with my day out.”

“It's amazing how well this place has come along since it's early beginnings as a bird park. I haven't been here for about 7yrs and the additions they have made and are making are excellent. Disabled access is probably one of the best we have experienced at a zoo, although more disabled parking would be beneficial. The play areas are excellent, the staff and keepers are friendly and knowledgeable they obviously love their work. Pricing may seem a tad high for a small zoo but you can literally spend a whole day here so overall it's actually reasonable. Go, you will enjoy it.”

“Took my 6 yo kid there, she really enjoyed her time there. There are lots of things to do for the kids, really nice playground, animals to see. We had lunch there too. She really had fun and wants to go again.”

“This place is absolutely fantastic place for a kids and family. My boy is invited on a birthday party and he ad a fantastic time. It's a great outdoor and indoor activities for kids and family. A mini zoo and good food make the day amazing.”

“The London Zoos bearded pigs live in a lovely spacious enclosure in Tiger Territory in the Zoo. I have only seen them a few times, but you might get lucky as they are unpredictable. The bearded pigs enclosure is highly recommended in the Zoo, which is definitely worth a visit!”

“Loved this ride, great change up from professor bubble works”

“As adults we thought it was good fun. Great seeing the Tigers as you go round. You can get pretty wet on the ride if you're at the front.”

“Nice little zoo in the middle of London. Great place to spend a morning or afternoon with the kids. Nice enclosures with animals that all look well looked after, healthy and have enough living space. Also a big playground with swings, sandbox etc. And they sell coffee and ice cream, what else do you need!”

“This visit was a last minute plan because almost all the other places were booked up. And I am glad that we found a spot. Its a massive place with so much for kids to do. The place is well maintained, the animal seem well taken care of! The bouncy castle was a hit and the food was good. We spent just about half a day and kids still didn't want to go home! They have so much space that they can easily get a theme park going which would be great!”

“Very cute place, I’d imagine lovely for family outing. It was a nice visit - Capybaras were here which is why we came. Wish the margay wasn’t in hiding but still - worthwhile and not expensive at all. Adult entry is only £4.50”

“Kids loved the animals and learning about all the big cats they have at Chessington zoo. Have been many times and would go again, you just can't get bored of it.”

“This experience was wonderful. We really enjoyed watching the sea lions doing their routine. The trainer's were brilliant with them. Keep up the good work!”

“It is a nice attraction at Chessington World of Adventures the Land of the Dragons and it is a nice attraction for all the family”