Are all areas of the attraction accessible by wheelchair?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible.

Can wheelchairs be rented? If so, what is the cost?

No, wheelchairs cannot be rented.

Do you offer special assistance for visitors in the wheelchair?

Yes, special assistance is available.

Is Get to know animals CIC wheelchair friendly?

Yes, Get to know animals CIC is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets.

Is Get to know animals CIC baby friendly?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities.

Are all areas of the attraction accessible with a pushchair?

Yes, all areas are pushchair friendly.

Is there a restroom for mothers that are breastfeeding?

Yes, there are breastfeeding rooms available.

No, Get to know animals CIC have stated they are not dog friendly.

Is there food and drink available to buy?

Yes there is dining and snack options. We currently have a small gift shop offering hot and cold drinks and snacks (crisps, chocolate, icecream). Feel free to bring a packed lunch!

Can visitors bring their own food?

Yes, guest are allowed to bring their own food Feel free to bring a packed lunch and enjoy with us or in the forest next door!

How much does food and drink typically cost for a family of 4?

For a typical family of 4, food and drink costs around £10.

Yes, there is parking. Limited free parking on site.Free overflow carpark at the BACK of miller and carter - 1 min walk away

How far is the parking from the attraction?

There is on-site parking available

Can parking spaces be pre-booked or reserved?

Please contact us with any requests

Are there accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities?

Yes, there are accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities. Please contact us prior to your visit to ensure we can save you a space!

Does your attraction offer private hire, for parties or events?

Yes, Get to know animals CIC has stated that you can hire privately for parties/events.

What type of packages do you offer?

Have your party with us in our fantastic animal themed party cave! You will have the whole room to yourself for either 1 or 2 hours - including our famous 1hr animal handling experience for up to 28 people. Please contact us or see our website for more details!

Can you rent a private room? If so, what are the costs?

£350 for a 1hr animal handling session (for up to 28 people) in our private party cave. £450 for 2 hour private hire of the party cave, including 1hour animal handling experience for up to 28

Is catering provided?

No, private catering is not provided.

What is the maximum number of guests allowed?

The maximum number of guests allowed is 30.

How frequent is public transport to the attraction?

Please check public transport timetables

What are the closest public transport stops or stations to the attraction?

Theydon Bois or Epping on the central line. Number 66 bus to "Wake Arms"

Do visitors need to pre-book time slots or tickets to get into the attraction?

No, Get to know animals CIC had stated that you do not need to pre-book.

Are there toilets available?

Yes, there are toilets available to the public.

Are there baby changing facilities available?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities available

Are there accessible toilets?

Yes, there are accessible toilets available

Get to know animals CIC

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About Get to know animals CIC

If your kids love animals (and let’s be honest… you probably do too!), you’re going to **LOVE** Get to Know Animals CIC 🥰

We’re GTKA — **the UK’s most unique indoor exotic animal sanctuary!** 🌿✨ And we’re not your typical **“run around all day, wear yourself out, maybe see an animal hiding away in the distance somewhere if you’re lucky, go home”** kind of place — we are the exact polar opposite! 😅

UK's most unique indoor exotic animal sanctuary!
The polar opposite of a standard "zoo"
The perfect place for all animal lovers of all ages!
We have over 300+ animals, across over 100 different species, including cute furries, reptiles, aquatics, primates, amphibians, invertebrate, aquatics and more!
All of our animals are ex-exotic pets (Yes, even Lacoste the alligator!) that have been rescued, or rehomed to us - and we provide them with a loving forever home.
We are a non-profit organisation and every single penny goes directly to the care, welfare and upkeep of our beloved animals! 💝🐾
If you love animals (but hate walking around outside all day!), then we are the place for you!
Come and learn all about our animal family, whilst enjoying a truly unique day out for all of your family!
The most personal animal handling experiences in the UK!
All of our animals are rescued or rehomed ex pets (that were born and grown up in predominately domestic environments with humans).
Because of this, we are able to do animal experiences with many of them, as they genuinely love interacting with us as much as we do them!
We offer a wide range of amazing 1-2-1 animal handling experiences! Maybe you would like to meet a fluffy friend, a scaley lizard, cuddle with a skunk, hold a snake or even feed the cheeky monkeys?!
If you just love them all and want to meet as many animals as you can, we also have lots of different packages available, where you can meet multiple species of animals - eg like our most popular zootastic package (Meet a snake, 2 lizards, 2 furries and a frog or insect!
We are totally weather proof!
We are fully indoors, so whatever thecweather, step into our fully sensory, immersive, tropical environment and escape the outsidecworld!
There is nothing more therapeutic than spending time with animals, so come in and relax in our beautiful, calming, naturalistic environment, surrounded by stunning animals and truly learn how love, appreciate and respect some of the incredible creatures of our planet! We can't wait to welcome you!

Attraction Details

Opening Times

We are open to the general public Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 10am-5pm. Last entry strictly 4pm.

We are also open on selected dates during school holidays. Please check our website for exact dates and times

Plan Your Visit

Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours

Suitable for Kids and Adults too

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Get to know animals CIC

Get To Know Animals CIC, Forest Lodge Commercial Complex , Epping Road, Epping, Essex, CM16 5HW, England

We have a limited amount of parking spaces located at the main entrance. If the car park is full, you may park in our overflow at the back of the Miller and Carter car park.

Tel: 07944041715

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Last updated: 14:39 24/06/2026

Get to know animals CIC

About Get to know animals CIC

UK's most unique indoor exotic animal sanctuary!

The most personal animal handling experiences in the UK!

We are totally weather proof!

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Plan Your Visit

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