Get to know animals CIC

No trekking miles, no squinting into the distance, no “where even IS it?” — just proper, magical animal moments that kids remember forever ✨

Picture this: a warm, tropical, jungle-style sanctuary (yes, indoors!) 🌴 full of little moments that make kids go wide-eyed and whisper-shout “MUM! DAD! LOOK AT THIS!!!” every 30 seconds 😍 It’s exciting, it’s cosy, it’s packed with personality — and it’s designed to be a relaxed, welcoming family experience.

### Mammals 🐾

We’ve got everything from monkeys (yes, really!) 🙈 to rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hedgehogs, skunks, rats, fat‑tailed gerbils… and even an **armadillo** 🤯 (plus plenty more exotic surprises!).

### Reptiles 🦎

Lizards from tiny geckos to giant iguanas, snakes from weeny little noodles right up to **20ft pythons** 🐍… and we even have an **American alligator** (and she likes to play football!) 🐊⚽

### Birds 🦜

From cheeky parrots to pigeons and even a duck 🦆 — expect feathers, fun, and the occasional **“OMG THAT BIRD JUST SAID HELLO TO ME!” moment** 😂🦜

### And then there’s the rest… 🐠🕷️

Fish, frogs, insects, tarantulas, and more. Basically, if your child is the kind of kid who picks up bugs like they’re treasure… they’re going to be in heaven 😄

### Why families tell us we’re different 🤍

Because we are. Every single animal here is an ex‑pet who needed a **forever loving home** and **very specialist care** — and we’ve built that home 🏡

GTKA is all about kindness, comfort, and connection. We put welfare first (always), and we’re **very big on education** and helping children learn that animals aren’t toys — they’re living, feeling little souls with their own needs and personalities 🌈

We’re also a **completely self‑funded, not‑for‑profit organisation**, and every penny you spend helps us give our rescued and re-homed animals the specialist care, food, heating, enrichment and forever home they deserve 🤍

And because we’re fully indoors, you can plan a visit without crossing your fingers at the weather forecast ☔ Plus, it’s a proper comfy one — **no cold noses and muddy boots here!** 🙌

It’s also a really welcoming space, with plenty of seating and a calm, inclusive atmosphere — perfect for families who want something fun, but not frantic.

Everyone asks “how long will we be there?” and honestly… it’s a bit like asking how long you’ll spend in an art gallery! 😅 It really depends on your attention span, how much you want to learn, and how many amazing animal experiences you choose to do. The average visit is **1–2 hours**, but some people could sing and dance with **Nigel the cockatoo** for hours alone! 🤣

And if you *are* after a full day out, we’ve got you covered there too — we’re **slap bang in the middle of beautiful Epping Forest** 🌳 So you can pop in for your animal fix, then head out for a good old woodland walk… or even a **teddy bears’ picnic** in the trees (yes please!) 🧺✨

So if you’re looking for something that’s exciting for the kids, genuinely enjoyable for grown-ups, and leaves you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside… come and visit us at GTKA 🥰✨

We can’t wait to welcome you into our tropical little world! 🌿