Experiences customised for your event & location
We can hold talks either inside or outside at your chosen venue. Our creatures come from all over the world so our talks can be adapted to suit you. For example, for school visits, based on topics your class is focusing on at the time visit. These bespoke sessions can be linked directly to your interests such as:
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Geography - e.g. Africa or Asia
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Habitats – e.g. Desserts or Rain forests
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Eco system
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Exo/evo skeletons
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Life links
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Life Cycles
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Conservation
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Bio Diversity
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Species classification and identification
Pricing
Prices start from £110 plus travel and parking expenses. Risk assessments, and public liability insurance are included. All bookings will be sent an invoice.
Travel Expenses
Based on distance from Liphook in Hampshire. An additional travel cost is applied for areas that are over 10 miles to cover vehicle depreciation and paid travel time for staff.
Parking Expenses
If free parking is not available, any cost incurred to park our vehicles will be included in our invoice.
Payment
We ask for a minimum payment of a non-refundable 50% deposit to confirm your booking which can be made by bank transfer.
The Set Up
Our presentations can be carried out indoors and outdoors. We have totally mobile set up but will just need access to electricity to power our heat mats, if this is not possible or we are situated outside with our gazebo we will power the mats with a small very quiet generator.
Booking
Please read our full Terms and Conditions here. Provisional bookings can be made, which is held in pencil for 24 hours only.
If you have any further questions or would like to make a booking enquiry, please complete the contact form here.
What to Expect
During our visit we bring the fabulous world of invertebrates i.e., insects, spiders, and other mini beasts to your location, giving talks on rearing, keeping and handling these unusual creatures. We provide information and ideas on how to find, observe and create natural habitats to conserve our indigenous creatures.
At school visits, The Backyard Bug Experience hopes to create future Entomologists or Herpetologists by providing the opportunity to meet, handle and experience these incredible creatures up close and personal. Some of the creatures you are likely to meet are, Stick Insects, Tarantulas, Scorpions, Cockroaches and some of their more slimy or scaly friends.
Our Bug Experiences are 60 minutes long. This includes an introductory age specific talk about the creatures and then the opportunity to meet and interact with the creatures.
