Get to know animals CIC Reviews Summary

Category: Zoo

Address: Forest lodge commercial complex, Epping Rd, Waltham Abbey, Epping CM16 5HW, United Kingdom

Phone: +442089233456

Rating: 4.4
based on 119 reviews.

Cost

Pros:

  • "We took advantage of a term time deal too where the 2 of us went in for just £10."
  • "Loved it my children loved it ... i find the prices extremely acceptable."
  • "The prices are fair and would recommend."
  • "Price wise its ok, not too expensive and for the animal experiences is definitely worthwhile."
  • "You wouldn't get any other experience like this for such a good price in and around London."
  • "Price is reasonable imo."
  • "It is expensive, but I don't mind paying to help rehome rescue animals."

Cons:

  • "For £25 per head (regardless of age) per hour it's a very costly experience to have."
  • "This is an extortionate amount of money for very little return."
  • "To handle the animals costs an additional £5 for a guinea pig and £8 for a snake - PER CHILD."
  • "Charged for entry to what they call 'a petting zoo' then you are expected to pay additional costs to touch/hold the animals."
  • "It’s super expensive just for an hours visit and it’s the same price for adults and small children."
  • "Paid £550 for a birthday party and then there's either a mandatory £50 to have them provide food for our guests or we had to £50 to bring our own."
  • "The Monkey one seems a bit expensive, however I am not sure what you get in that experience as it's about £75.00 at the time of writing."

Staff and Service

Pros:

  • "The staff are very friendly and polite."
  • "The whole working team was extremely friendly especially Susie and Meghan who were always helping us."
  • "Staff was very friendly and assisted us with everything we wanted."
  • "The staff were knowledgeable, friendly and very good with children."
  • "The staff were so engaging and knowledgeable and the kids and adults alike couldn't believe how wonderfully tame and friendly all the beautiful animals were."
  • "Every member of staff I encountered was so passionate and knowledgeable."
  • "All the Rangers were so friendly, professional and knowledgeable."

Cons:

  • "The management need to get to know their customers too..."
  • "He immediately took it upon himself to chastise our son very sharply."
  • "Paid for 5 handling experiences, only managed to do 1 handling as none of the staff were interested in doing them."
  • "Man who handled python for us was bit rude and not friendly."
  • "The girl who handed over bunny wasn’t that friendly or chatty."
  • "There was no education or interaction from the staff on the animals."
  • "Felt the extra cost for handling was too much and the girl who handed over bunny wasn’t that friendly or chatty."

Animal Welfare and Experience

Pros:

  • "I got the snake package for my Niece and she absolutely loved it."
  • "The animals are all clearly very well looked after and are very happy in their new homes."
  • "The opportunities to pet the animals is unique, and kids will love it."
  • "The animals seem well loved and cared for."
  • "All the animals were so happy and healthy and well kept and obviously loved engaging with us."
  • "Animal experiences are worth it as they will be allowed to feed and interact with them."
  • "Staff are amazing they really care for the animals."

Cons:

  • "Family ticket is £20 to see a small range of animals in small space."
  • "However, it is sad they do not have access to the outdoors."
  • "The skunk didn’t seem to enjoy being in its enclosure, was hiding in the corner the whole time we were there."
  • "Very small and crowded inside so was hard to get a look at some of the animals."
  • "Charging to hold every animal seems very greedy."
  • "You can’t even hold any of the animals for that price."
  • "Place is really small. Not okay for the animals to stay in all day and night. Just torture."

Facility and Layout

Pros:

  • "It's a small space and got quite crowded in places, but it is cleverly laid out."
  • "They've made the most of the space they have and it's been done really well."
  • "The range of animals is great though and they have really maximised the use of space."
  • "Everything is indoors so it's ideal for a rainy day."
  • "It's densely filled with a variety of animals."
  • "The parrots are very brave and will approach you."
  • "Also good location as has miller & carter plus shell garage next door basically."

Cons:

  • "It might get quite crowded at different times and animal experiences might take a while before someone will be able to assist."
  • "Far too many people In such a confined space."
  • "The zoo is small, you see it all in 5-10 min."
  • "Space is quite tight."
  • "None of the cages are labelled."
  • "Car park was too small so had to pay for parking down the road."
  • "Travelled a fair way to visit and felt a little disappointed as was a very small place and had seen everything in around half hour."

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