Zoo2u is based at Holmes Chapel in Cheshire and their animal handlers travel within about 60 miles of it — the North West, the Midlands and parts of North Wales. London sits roughly 160 miles away and is outside that radius, so an in-person party in London is not something they normally cover. If you are in London and want them, ask before you plan around it. What they do offer nationwide is a virtual animal encounter over video, which reaches any postcode in the UK.

Is there anything available if I am in London?

Yes. A virtual animal encounter runs over video and is available anywhere in the UK, including London. It is 30 minutes for £50 or an hour for £90. The handler introduces the animals on camera and the children can ask questions.

Where does the Party at the Zoo package take place?

The Party at the Zoo package is held at Zoo2u's own site in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire — you travel to them, they do not come to you. It takes up to 15 children plus 3 adults, and you choose six animals from their list.

How much does a party cost?

Prices run from £179 for the 45-minute Mini Cute and Cuddly up to £290 for the Party at the Zoo. Fuel is charged on top of every in-person package. Note the Mini package only travels within 30 miles of their Cheshire base.

What animals come to the party?

It depends on the package. Expect tortoises, snakes, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, bearded dragons, chameleons, skunks, tenrecs, owls, a kookaburra, and invertebrates such as stick insects, giant snails and millipedes. The Avid Adventurer and Intrepid Explorer packages bring the larger and more unusual animals.

What ages are the packages for?

Each package has its own minimum. The Mini Cute and Cuddly starts at 2, Cute and Cuddly at 4, Creepy Crawly and Intrepid Explorer at 5, and Avid Adventurer and Party at the Zoo at 6.

No. You provide the food, drink and cake. The Intrepid Explorer package is two hours and has a break built into it for your own food.

Are they licensed and insured?

Zoo2u holds a Zoo Licence and is inspected as a zoo, along with public liability insurance, a performing animals licence and an animal transporters licence. The staff are DBS checked.

Zoo2u

Kids' birthday party venue in London

Mobile across UK

Cheshire-based mobile zoo with a full Zoo Licence — in-person parties cover the North West, not London, though virtual encounters reach anywhere in the UK

About Zoo2u

Zoo2u is a family-run mobile zoo attached to Holmes Chapel Zoo in Cheshire, bringing exotic animals to children's parties. Please note their in-person parties travel within about 60 miles of their Cheshire base, which covers the North West, the Midlands and parts of North Wales but does not extend to London — check with them before planning a London party around it. Their virtual animal encounters, however, run over video and reach anywhere in the UK. The in-person packages range from a 45-minute session with four gentle animals up to a two-hour Intrepid Explorer party with skunks, boas and owls, and there is also a party held at the zoo itself. They hold a full Zoo Licence and are inspected as a zoo, with DBS-checked handlers

At a glance

Age range: 2–15 years
Guest capacity: ?–15 kids
Phone: +447746277375
Website: https://zoo2u.co.uk/

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Party packages & pricing

Mini Cute and Cuddly

Forty-five minutes with four gentle animals of your choosing — pick from a red-footed tortoise, a sand boa, guinea pigs, a hedgehog, a stick insect, a giant snail and a millipede. The shortest and gentlest package, pitched at the youngest children. Note this one only travels within 30 miles of their Cheshire base, so it is the most geographically limited of the six.

Price: £179 £179 (+ fuel)
Ages: 2–12

Creepy Crawly Party

An hour with the scalier and leggier end of the collection: a snake, a bearded dragon or chameleon, a tortoise, and at least two invertebrates. For children who would rather meet something unusual than something fluffy. Travels within about 60 miles of Cheshire — not London.

Price: £204 £204 (+ fuel)
Ages: 5–12

Cute and Cuddly

An hour with the friendliest animals in the collection — a Horsfield tortoise, a hognose snake, guinea pigs, an African pygmy hedgehog and an Indian scops owl. The reassuring option for a younger group. Travels within about 60 miles of Cheshire — not London.

Price: £204 £204 (+ fuel)
Ages: 4–12

Avid Adventurer

Seventy-five minutes with the bigger and stranger animals: a royal python, a bearded dragon, a Madagascan lesser tenrec, a striped skunk, a kookaburra and a boobook owl. A step up from the gentle packages. Travels within about 60 miles of Cheshire — not London.

Price: £228 £228 (+ fuel)
Ages: 6–12

Intrepid Explorer

The longest party at two hours, with a break built in for your own food. Seven animals including a sulcata tortoise, a Dumeril's boa, a blue-tongued skink or chameleon, a duprasi gerbil, a greater tenrec, a striped skunk and an eagle or barn owl. Travels within about 60 miles of Cheshire — not London.

Price: £264 £264 (+ fuel)
Ages: 5–12

Party at the Zoo

This one is held at Zoo2u's own site in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire — you go to them rather than them coming to you. Seventy-five minutes for up to 15 children plus 3 adults, with six animals chosen from their list of snakes, lizards, tortoises, skunks, tenrecs, guinea pigs, owls and a kookaburra.

Price: £290 £290
Guests: ?–15
Ages: 6–15

Frequently asked questions

Do you cover London?: Zoo2u is based at Holmes Chapel in Cheshire and their animal handlers travel within about 60 miles of it — the North West, the Midlands and parts of North Wales. London sits roughly 160 miles away and is outside that radius, so an in-person party in London is not something they normally cover. If you are in London and want them, ask before you plan around it. What they do offer nationwide is a virtual animal encounter over video, which reaches any postcode in the UK.
Is there anything available if I am in London?: Yes. A virtual animal encounter runs over video and is available anywhere in the UK, including London. It is 30 minutes for £50 or an hour for £90. The handler introduces the animals on camera and the children can ask questions.
Where does the Party at the Zoo package take place?: The Party at the Zoo package is held at Zoo2u's own site in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire — you travel to them, they do not come to you. It takes up to 15 children plus 3 adults, and you choose six animals from their list.
How much does a party cost?: Prices run from £179 for the 45-minute Mini Cute and Cuddly up to £290 for the Party at the Zoo. Fuel is charged on top of every in-person package. Note the Mini package only travels within 30 miles of their Cheshire base.
What animals come to the party?: It depends on the package. Expect tortoises, snakes, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, bearded dragons, chameleons, skunks, tenrecs, owls, a kookaburra, and invertebrates such as stick insects, giant snails and millipedes. The Avid Adventurer and Intrepid Explorer packages bring the larger and more unusual animals.
What ages are the packages for?: Each package has its own minimum. The Mini Cute and Cuddly starts at 2, Cute and Cuddly at 4, Creepy Crawly and Intrepid Explorer at 5, and Avid Adventurer and Party at the Zoo at 6.
Is food provided?: No. You provide the food, drink and cake. The Intrepid Explorer package is two hours and has a break built into it for your own food.
Are they licensed and insured?: Zoo2u holds a Zoo Licence and is inspected as a zoo, along with public liability insurance, a performing animals licence and an animal transporters licence. The staff are DBS checked.

Reviews

5.0 / 5 based on 5 reviews.

Liberty Sandeman — Rating: 5/5 2026-06-24
Such a magical experience. An incredible range of animals and the guys captivated my son and his nursery class for a full hour. Just incredible!
Rose Dallas — Rating: 5/5 2026-05-18
Wild Encounters were absolutely awesome. The guys running it were really knowledgeable and brilliant at presenting to and engaging the children. There was a perfect array of animals and a perfect level of interaction to keep everyone engaged. Highly recommend and thanks again so much!
Rachael Kesselaar — Rating: 5/5 2026-04-12
Wow! What amazing experience this was. My girls (8 &4) absolutely loved every moment and Lewis is a font of knowledge and kept them engaged the whole time. He was patient with the never ending questions from my 4 year old and they've come away excited and passionate about everything theyve seen and asking to do it all over again. Our 4 year old was nervous the night before but Lewis showed her that all these animals are safe and ok. Resulting in her holding a 10ft snake. Would highly recommend these guys..a brilliant set up from start to finish
Paula Gardiner — Rating: 5/5 2026-03-08
We recently had Wild Encounters come to our house for my child’s 8th birthday party and they were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The whole process was incredibly smooth and professional — from the initial booking right through to the day itself. Communication was clear, everything ran perfectly on time, and when they left the house it was just as clean and tidy as when they arrived. Lewis and Jordan were brilliant. Both were genuinely friendly, professional and clearly very experienced with children. They managed to keep a large group of kids completely engaged for the full hour, which is no easy task! The way they involved the children was excellent — asking them questions, encouraging them to take part and making the whole session both educational and really fun. The highlight for the children was being able to hold and touch the reptiles and insects, which made the experience truly memorable. Lewis and Jordan were also fantastic with the children who were a little nervous at first, taking the time to reassure them and build their confidence so that by the end most of them were happily joining in. It was such a unique and exciting party experience and the kids absolutely loved it. I couldn’t recommend Wild Encounters highly enough — professional, engaging and amazing with children. Thank you Lewis and Jordan for making the party so special! 🐍🦎🕷️
Jo Rowlands — Rating: 5/5 2026-03-08
Best party ever! Lewis and Jordon were excellent with the children & so knowledgable, bringing a wide range of reptiles, insets and animals. The kids had an amazing time and can’t stop talking about the reptiles. Would 100% recommend.

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