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About Us

HOW IT BEGAN

Hi I'm Spike, the bearded dragon who started it all...  I had my mum and dad all to myself for 10 amazing years, and I went on some crazy adventures!  Don't believe me?  Check out my pics, I've lived a life many beardies can only dream of.  They've since built up 20+ years of experience to add to Animal Management qualifications, insurances and licences.


Sadly I'm not around anymore, but my legacy lives on - as my parents treasure my incredible personality by saving exotic animals in my honour.  I'm more than just a memory, I'm now their company's logo!  Just look at my reptile smile 😃 

HOW IT'S GOING

Known by you humans as Sean and Kirsty, they now have almost 50 animals in their mad house. They live with them all so that they can give the best care possible, 24/7 to ensure they're not just safe and healthy but also handled regularly - getting the nurture and enrichment they need, which in turn makes them great to handle by you lucky lot! 


They spray everyone morning and night, feed some daily and others weekly, clean them out and bath them, let them come out for exercise and a stretch - one even goes for a walk on a lead!  Then assist feed, administer medication, check for stuck shed and take trips to the vets... busy busy!


Then they take a bunch of critters with them to entertain, educate and offer phobia therapy in the hope that they can make your day a fun one, teach you all about us, or maybe even cure a few people of crippling fears.

HOW IT WILL BE

Their mission is to provide more than sufficient husbandry to once wild animals that have come over to this super-cold country accidentally, and to pets who have not had the specific treatment they need in order to survive properly (either due to people not understanding what's required, or generally just not being bothered).  The focus is to help us stay alive and thrive with a happier healthier lifestyle, whilst they help other humans meet some weird creatures they might have never seen before or even heard of!


If you're considering buying a pet like us of your own, feel free to ask them loads of questions!  Or if you don't know what to ask, just get them to tell you what to think about and look out for.  They want to spread the word about how interesting we are to have as part of the family, but the excitement does need to come with serious knowledge too... some of us are much easier to look after than others! 


If you'd like to meet my odd-looking foster brothers and sisters, below is a list of the upcoming shows that are open to the public.  And if you scroll a little further, there's a donation button should you wish to help another reptile smile.  Thanks okay love you bye! xx

Upcoming Events

Check out which public displays can you find us at!  Please check with us or the venue if it's ticket only, pay on the door, or free to drop in without booking. 

21/04/2025

Easter Monday

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4pm

Slow & Easy, Manchester Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7PJ

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21/04/2025

Easter Monday

Looking for something to do with the kids over Easter Weekend? Come meet some of our weird animals!  You can handle them, take photos and as...

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1pm

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4pm

Slow & Easy, Manchester Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7PJ

14/04/2025

Easter Holiday

1pm

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4pm

Mill Tavern, Northop Road, Flint, Flintshire, CH6 5LQ

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14/04/2025

Easter Holiday

Looking for something to do with the kids during the Easter Break? Come meet some of our weird animals!  You can handle them, take photos an...

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1pm

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4pm

Mill Tavern, Northop Road, Flint, Flintshire, CH6 5LQ

25/02/2025

Half Term (North Wales)

1pm

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4pm

White Lion, Mold Road, Buckley, Flintshire, Wales CH7 2NH

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25/02/2025

Half Term (North Wales)

Looking for something different to do with the kids with half-term? Come meet some of our weird animals!  You can handle them, take photos a...

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1pm

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4pm

White Lion, Mold Road, Buckley, Flintshire, Wales CH7 2NH

23/02/2025

Family Sunday

1pm

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4pm

Piper Pub, Pipers Lane, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3LS

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23/02/2025

Family Sunday

Looking for something different to do with the kids that weekend? Come meet some of our weird animals!  You lot know the drill - food and dr...

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1pm

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4pm

Piper Pub, Pipers Lane, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3LS

19/02/2025

Half Term (Liverpool)

1pm

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4pm

Marine Bar, South Road, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 5PE

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19/02/2025

Half Term (Liverpool)

Looking for something different to do with the kids during half-term? Come meet some of our weird animals!  You can handle them, take photos...

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1pm

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4pm

Marine Bar, South Road, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 5PE

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SPIKE's ADVENTURES

Want To Help Our Cause?

Our shows help to pay for the upkeep of our rescued animals, but as you can imagine it's a lot each month with their heating & lighting, vet's bills, etc. So any support and contributions, no matter the size, will enable us continue to improve their health and wellbeing. Your generous donation means we can keep doing this, and you'll join us in helping a reptile smile! 

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

LIKE, FOLLOW AND SHARE! (WE'RE ALSO ON BLUESKY AND THREADS)


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