Ark Animal Encounters

4.9
4.9 | 45 reviews
Animal encounters for education and entertainment. Covering the South East, including London.

Services we provide

Address

Ashford
Kent
TN26
United Kingdom

About Ark Animal Encounters

We provide a wide range of animals for events from children's parties to corporate days. Animal welfare is always a priority and our animals are always attended by our trained staff. We are insured and licensed to ensure that the public and our animals are kept safe and protected to the highest standards.

We cover most of the Southeast including London.

We currently specialise in miniature farm animals that are tame and enjoy interacting with the public. These are particularly beneficial for children, the elderly and those with special or sensory needs, however they are also enjoyed by a huge range of adults from all walks of life.

Typical Clients

Children's parties, adult parties, engagements/weddings, universities, colleges, schools, playgroups, nurseries, cubs, scouts, brownies, youth clubs, special needs groups, care homes and hospices, corporate events, open days, shopping centers, etc.

Reviews

Ark Animal Encounters

4.9

4.9
45 reviews
Quality
5.0
Communication
4.9
Value
4.8
Quality of Service

5 star

96%

4 star

4%

3 star

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1 star

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5 Star Review
5.0

The children loved it

We had animal ark for my son’s 7th birthday. Fern was amazing, couldn’t have been a better service. The kids all loved it and and everything was cleaned up for you afterwards. I did feel like the pig seemed a bit stressed and I felt bad for it, but it was obviously well cared for.

Reviewed by: Stacey S
Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Value
5.0
16th Jul 2024
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Response from Ark Animal Encounters
Hi Stacey, I'm glad you enjoyed the experience. The piglet is young but generally enjoys the experience but every outing is different and sometimes they take a little longer to accept the new surroundings.
5 Star Review
5.0

Amazing Ark

What can I say. The lady that came were amazing, the animals were brilliant - beautiful, relaxed and happy and healthy. Children and adults alike LOVES them. Thank you

Reviewed by: Samantha D
Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Value
5.0
15th Jul 2024
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Response from Ark Animal Encounters
Thanks Samantha, glad everyone loved it, the boys had fun too!
4.0

Family Fun Day

The families who attended our Family Fun Day were very happy to see the animals. There were concerns that some of the animals were in very small areas (the geese were in a relatively small box with very little room for them to move around) and we had asked about bringing their own gazebo or shelter which had been confirmed. However, the animals all had food and water during the day.
We appreciate the difficulty in funding etc but were surprised to see a goat, pig, geese, snake, rabbits, chickens, guinea pigs all turn up in a London taxi cab.
We are sure they were all safe and secure within the transport but had expected small pens for the animals to have had more space for movement during the day.

Reviewed by: Paula C
Quality
4.0
Communication
4.0
Value
4.0
19th Jul 2024
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Response from Ark Animal Encounters
I'm glad people enjoyed seeing the animals. We believe the enclosures are adequate in size for the animals to stay in whilst on display for a relatively short time compared with their living space at home. We bring everything with us that they need during their stay.
5 Star Review
5.0

A great selection of tame friendly animals

We so were so excited when the animals came to our summer party for children at our hospice. We had the full range from pygmy pigs, goats, geese, rabbits and guinea pigs and all so tame and easy to pick up and stroke. The staff couldn't have been more friendly and really gave the kids confidence to pick up the animals. At one stage one of the girls got in the pen with the pig - sounds strange but she really enjoyed. I run a bereavement group for young children who have been bereaved of a parent and seeing some of them holding the animals was quite therapeutic for them. I cant recommend enough for variety of animals, the friendliness of the staff, the smile on everyone's face and the thrill of taking a goat and sheep for a walk !!

Reviewed by: Helen S
Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Value
5.0
11th Jul 2024
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Response from Ark Animal Encounters
Hi, Our staff were delighted to attend and had a great time. All the children were lovely and a pleasure to spend time with.
5 Star Review
5.0

Daughter Farm party

My daughter wanted a farm party in the garden specifically with an alpaca!

Ark Animal Encounters provided just that.

They arrived earlier than expected so had loads of time to set up which was great.
The staff that bought the animals were very nice and great with the kids.

I would have like more communication in the build up. Maybe a 1 week till your party or something like that.

I had a no show bouncy castle a few years back to im a little paranoid (at no fault of the farm obviously)

Kids and parents loved it even though it rained the entire party.
Pack up was swift, even let some of the kids help take the animals out to the trailer.
And by the afternoon you would have never known there was a farm in the garden.

Reviewed by: Lucy G
Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Value
5.0
8th Jul 2024
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Response from Ark Animal Encounters
Thanks Lucy, so glad your daughter enyoyed it. Always happy to answer questions.
5 Star Review
5.0

Amazing! The kids loved it!

9th Birthday party - 9 children
It was very unfortunate that the party hosts got stuck in traffic, and the children arrived before the animals! but, the hosts set up quickly and the party got under way. The host were very helpful, informative and very patient with the children.
The animals were super friendly and the children enjoyed holding them and petting them. I think this will be a party that the children remember for ever!
The only problem I have been left with is that the children now would like a pig & chickens! lol
Thank you

Reviewed by: Debbie D
Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Value
5.0
24th Jun 2024
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Response from Ark Animal Encounters
We always allow plenty of time for traffic but on this occasion it was exceptionally bad. The children were great and all enjoyed the animals.
5 Star Review
5.0

Incredible animal birthday party!

10/10. The Ark Animal Encounters team was amazing!! My 8 year old daughter and all her friends had the best time! So many amazing animals, both big and small. They are clearly cared for well, and on the day all the animals were secured with pens and room to roam around and eat hay and drink water. And all children had an opportunity to meet them, learn their names, hold or pat them if they wished. The birthday girl especially loved the snake so thanks for accommodating that special request. Amazing, gentle animals, and lovely expert team who were very helpful and reassuring to the children and adults. Thanks again.

Reviewed by: Emily W
Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Value
5.0
23rd May 2024
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Response from Ark Animal Encounters
Thanks Emily it was a lovely party and Fern and Llewellyn really enjoyed it. All the children were so kind with the animals which makes our job easy and enjoyable. So glad the Birthday girl loved holding the snake.
5 Star Review
5.0

Fabulous fun had by everyone

Thank you again for bringing your gorgeous animal

Reviewed by: Julie S
Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Value
5.0
13th May 2024
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Response from Ark Animal Encounters
You're more than welcome. Everyone had a great time and the animals enjoyed it too!
5 Star Review
5.0

Amazing!

I highly recommend! Absolutely amazing service and such lovely people!

Reviewed by: Kirsty K
Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Value
5.0
18th May 2024
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Response from Ark Animal Encounters
Thanks Kirsty glad it went well, Fern and Phil had a great time too.
5 Star Review
5.0

THEY WHERE THE BEST WE HAVE HAD FANTASTIC

FRIENDLY GREAT WITH CHILDREN I WOOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THANKYOU FOR A FANTASTIC DAY BRILL

Reviewed by: Deborah F
Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Value
5.0
7th May 2024
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Response from Ark Animal Encounters
Thank you, we had a great time too. Lovely group of people

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