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Darwin's Kingdom Licence No LN/201900046

An organisation devoted to encouraging responsible exotic pet ownership and We can help you conquer your fears in our fear workshops.
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Darwin's Kingdom is an organsation ran by people who are passionate about exotic animals and their welfare and conservation. We specialise in education through positive and entertaining means to help engage people and share our passion of animals great and small. Reptiles and other exotic animals are now a commonly kept pet in the UK and it is important to make sure their welfare is a top priority

as it is with animals such as dogs and cats. Through our work with the public we can ensure that people are aware of the responsiblities that come with owning exotic animals and how to keep them correctly. Other topics that are close to our heart include conservation of all species, protection and restoration of the planet's environment, and the implications of the exotic pet trade. For more information on our work in these areas please feel free to contact us or visit our website. One of the most popular ways that we work with the public is through our events. We bring unique and memorable animal experiences to your door. We cater for every need, from birthday parties (both children's and adults') to corporate team building events and more. Are you unsure about getting up close and personal with our animals? How about wanting a school lesson with a difference? We offer school packages tailored to whichever subject your students are learning about. We even offer face to face practical advice on having an animal as a pet and help you decide what is right for you and how to set up the correct environment. Everything we do is flexible for you, ensuring you get the most out of your time with us and ensuring you won't be left disappointed. All of our experiences involve real and absolutely amazing animals of all shapes and sizes, including reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. As well as being able to handle many of our animals you also have the opportunity to learn about them from our knowledgeable staff. For more information on our wide range of services please view our website. If you have any questions, comments, queries, concerns, or even just general wonderments, please do not hesitate to contact us. All our staff are fully trained and we have full cover public liability insurance. Our animal family is expanding all the time. Like our page for updates on all of our animals and of course lots of photos!

How cool is this?!This is a 3D printed boa constrictor skull made by the talented Chapelprintsco.We'll be using this sku...
11/10/2024

How cool is this?!

This is a 3D printed boa constrictor skull made by the talented Chapelprintsco.

We'll be using this skull as an educational tool and visual aid when talking about snakes and their biology and hunting techniques.

For those of you who have met Hector, our real life boa constrictor, here's a good look and what is behind that cute little face of his!

It's always a treat to see our Giant African Land Snails out and about! Here's Geraldine showing off their cute little f...
03/09/2024

It's always a treat to see our Giant African Land Snails out and about!

Here's Geraldine showing off their cute little face 🥰🐌

Storm incoming? Thunder in the distance? No big deal for Bourbon! Apparently nothing will convince her to go back into h...
01/08/2024

Storm incoming? Thunder in the distance? No big deal for Bourbon! Apparently nothing will convince her to go back into her enclosure for the night!

Hector has had a busy week so far! We've been visiting a few different schools, meeting students and teaching them all a...
18/07/2024

Hector has had a busy week so far! We've been visiting a few different schools, meeting students and teaching them all about our awesome animals.

It's been great fun and we think Hector is ready for a well deserved nap now.

Meet Hector, the newest member of our animal family! Hector is a boa constrictor (possibly a cross between a common boa ...
29/05/2024

Meet Hector, the newest member of our animal family!

Hector is a boa constrictor (possibly a cross between a common boa and a red-tailed boa) and we adopted him through the National Centre for Reptile Welfare.

Choosing to adopt a snake like Hector was a big decision (no pun intended!), as this is the largest snake we have worked with.

When working with snakes such a Hector, we need to ensure that our team is always in control. As docile as some larger snakes can be, we always need to think of the worst case scenarios and how we would be able to react.

Hector is the perfect size for us, because although he is quite large he is still handleable and we can move and guide him as needed.

We highly doubt we will ever have any snakes larger than Hector, and that's ok because we feel happy and comfortable with him and we hope our clients will to!

Does this count as breaking ?
19/05/2024

Does this count as breaking ?

Meet Zuko, our new juvenile ambilobe panther chameleon.When his colours fully develop he will be a fantastic combination...
06/05/2024

Meet Zuko, our new juvenile ambilobe panther chameleon.

When his colours fully develop he will be a fantastic combination of reds and greens. We can't wait to see how awesome he's going to look!

We've welcomed a new addition to our family today, but can you guess what species of reptile it is? Let us know in the ...
05/05/2024

We've welcomed a new addition to our family today, but can you guess what species of reptile it is?

Let us know in the comments what you think and we'll reveal the secret tomorrow.

(P.S. Feel free to let us know what other animals you'd like to see us work with. Who knows what will happen in the future...!)

11/10/2023

We've had some extra "help" in the tortoise shed today 😂

New uniform time!After ten years we thought maybe it was time to revamp the old uniform...We've retired our polo shirts ...
03/10/2023

New uniform time!

After ten years we thought maybe it was time to revamp the old uniform...

We've retired our polo shirts and we are now rocking comfy fleeces with pockets perfect for storing geckos 😂🦎

This year marks Darwin's Kingdom's ten year anniversary! We have loved every minute of it and we are so proud with how m...
29/08/2023

This year marks Darwin's Kingdom's ten year anniversary! We have loved every minute of it and we are so proud with how much our company has grown!

You what has also grown over the past ten years? The cost of living...! 😆

So, to keep us going and to ensure we can continue to keep our animals to the highest possible standards, we are having to implement our first ever price increase.

Our new prices are now viewable on our website. Existing and currently enquiring clients will still be offered our old prices.

We hope you understand, and thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years! Here's to ten more years!

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Some of the areas we work in are now included in the expanded ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone). As a result, we now have to charge our clients a £12.50 fee to cover the cost of us travelling into the zone.

Please note that this fee will only be charged if we need to enter the ULEZ for your booking. This is not a blanket charge for everyone.

We pride ourselves in not charging our clients travel fees, but sadly this is an exceptional circumstance.

Gomez with freshly shed skin and looking super handsome today 🥰
15/07/2023

Gomez with freshly shed skin and looking super handsome today 🥰

Someone needs to tell Bourbon that she's not actually a dog! This cheeky tortoise was caught trying to steal the dog's l...
27/06/2023

Someone needs to tell Bourbon that she's not actually a dog!

This cheeky tortoise was caught trying to steal the dog's lunch!

Snail or pancake? We're not sure... 🤔
12/06/2023

Snail or pancake? We're not sure... 🤔

We are bringing some of our awesome animals along to this event on Friday! If you're local to the area please be sure to...
14/02/2023

We are bringing some of our awesome animals along to this event on Friday!

If you're local to the area please be sure to come along and say hello and support an important cause🦎❤️

This beautiful snake has been in our lives for nearly ten years now! Although Morticia doesn't participate in our animal...
18/01/2023

This beautiful snake has been in our lives for nearly ten years now!

Although Morticia doesn't participate in our animal experiences anymore, she's still a huge part of our family behind the scenes.

She's also one of two carpet pythons we have the pleasure of keeping, and we're sure many of you have met Gomez, our super friendly male carpet python.

Just a cute little land snail enjoying some lettuce ♥️🐌
04/01/2023

Just a cute little land snail enjoying some lettuce ♥️🐌

03/10/2022

Thank you to everyone for your great name suggestions for our new Blue-Tongued Skink!

After spending more time with him and getting to know his personality, we've decided on the name...

Nugget!

We chose it partially due to his gold colour, which was one the reasons we picked him over his siblings, and also because he's a little chunky gold nugget 🥰

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We've had some extra "help" in the tortoise shed today 😂

Thank you to everyone for your great name suggestions for our new Blue-Tongued Skink! After spending more time with him and getting to know his personality, we've decided on the name... Nugget! We chose it partially due to his gold colour, which was one the reasons we picked him over his siblings, and also because he's a little chunky gold nugget 🥰

WE'RE MOVING! 🏠 We are so excited to announce that we are moving house! As many of our clients know, we run Darwin's Kingdom from home and all of our animals are also our pets. Moving to our new home will allow us to provide even more space for our existing animals, as well as looking into welcoming new animals into the family! However, as a result we will be putting animal experience bookings on hold for the month of July. This will reduce the stress for our animals and give us time to re-apply for our license. Existing bookings will still be honoured but no new bookings will be accepted for that month. Thank you so much for your understanding and support!

GENDER REVEAL TIME! If there's a raspberry under there, Articuno is a female... If there's a blueberry, Articuno is a male... Did you guess it right? *P.S. Sorry for the delay with the results, and sorry for our mediocre cup crafting skills for the video 😂

When you're eating dinner and a friend decides to drop by! 😆

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Licence No LN/201900046 (Issued By Elmbridge Borough Council from 16th April 20191 until and including 15th April 2022).

Darwin's Kingdom is an organisation ran by people who are passionate about exotic animals and their welfare and conservation. We specialise in education through positive and entertaining means to help engage people and share our passion of animals great and small. Reptiles and other exotic animals are now a commonly kept pet in the UK and it is important to make sure their welfare is a top priority as it is with animals such as dogs and cats. Through our work with the public we can ensure that people are aware of the responsibilities that come with owning exotic animals and how to keep them correctly. Other topics that are close to our heart include conservation of all species, protection and restoration of the planet's environment, and the implications of the exotic pet trade. For more information on our work in these areas please feel free to contact us or visit our website. One of the most popular ways that we work with the public is through our events. We bring unique and memorable animal experiences to your door. We cater for every need, from birthday parties (both children's and adults') to corporate team building events and more. Are you unsure about getting up close and personal with our animals? We can help you conquer your fears in our fear workshops. How about wanting a school lesson with a difference? We offer school packages tailored to whichever subject your students are learning about. We even offer face to face practical advice on having an animal as a pet and help you decide what is right for you and how to set up the correct environment. Everything we do is flexible for you, ensuring you get the most out of your time with us and ensuring you won't be left disappointed. All of our experiences involve real and absolutely amazing animals of all shapes and sizes, including reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. As well as being able to handle many of our animals you also have the opportunity to learn about them from our knowledgeable staff. For more information on our wide range of services please view our website. If you have any questions, comments, queries, concerns, or even just general wonderments, please do not hesitate to contact us. All our staff are fully trained and we have full cover public liability insurance. Our animal family is expanding all the time. Like our page for updates on all of our animals and of course lots of photos!