Animal Experiences
Explore the World of Reptiles
Meet our Amazing
Reptile Ambassadors
Handling and Feeding Opportunities
Suitable for any age
and groups of up to 6
Just £45 for an Exclusive 1-Hour Session for Up to 6 People!
Looking for a unique and exciting experience? At DJL Exotics, we offer an unforgettable animal experience where you can meet a wide variety of reptiles and insects! Book your visit to our 5-star licensed reptile facility near Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, and enjoy a hands-on encounter with some incredible creatures.
Book Your Animal Experience Today!
From playful baby leopard geckos to our impressive Dumeril’s Boa, you’ll have the chance to meet and handle a variety of reptiles—each with their own unique personality. Our reptiles are socialised, friendly, and ready to make your experience unforgettable. Spend an hour exploring the fascinating world of reptiles and learn all about their care, behaviour, and natural habitats.
Perfect for Any Occasion
An animal experience is a fantastic way to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or enjoy a fun family outing. If you’re staying in Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze, or Clacton-on-Sea, we’re just a short drive away in the village of Kirby-le-Soken, Essex.
Meet Your Expert Hosts
Your experience will be guided by our passionate, DBS checked, reptile keepers and breeders with years of experience and formal qualifications in reptile studies. They’ll share fascinating insights into the reptiles’ natural behaviours, care, and life cycles. Plus, they’ll guide you on how to handle these amazing animals safely.
Safe, Fun, and Educational for All Ages
Never held a snake before? No problem! Our gentle, friendly reptiles are perfect for first-time handlers. We’ll provide expert guidance to ensure you feel confident and comfortable during your experience. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned reptile enthusiast, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
What to Expect:
As a 5-star licensed breeder, our reptile encounters offer exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to our facility. You’ll see how we care for our animals, and depending on the season, you may even meet our baby snakes and lizards! All our reptiles live in species-appropriate enclosures with plenty of enrichment to keep them healthy and happy.
Don’t Miss Out!
Booking your animal experience is easy! You can reserve your spot using our online booking form, or contact us directly by calling 01255 675876, emailing us, or connecting with us on Facebook or Instagram.
Or gift an animal experience with a digital gift card.
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure with DJL Exotics—where learning, fun, and unforgettable memories come together!
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Animal Experiences
- Meet Our Fascinating Reptile Ambassadors – Get up close and personal with our friendly, exotic reptiles.
- 1-Hour Immersive Animal Experience – Enjoy a full hour of hands-on fun and learning.
- Handle a Variety of Incredible Reptiles – From snakes to lizards, interact with a wide range of species.
- Perfect for All Ages – A unique experience for families, friends, or groups of any age.
- Groups of Up to 6 Welcome – Share the excitement with your loved ones or friends in an intimate, personalised session.
- Only £45 per Session – Incredible value for an unforgettable experience.
Google Reviews for Our Animal Experiences
Cassandra Chapman30/10/2024 Thank you for such a lovely reptile experience today. We thoroughly enjoyed handling and learning all about your beautiful reptiles. You guys were super welcoming and friendly and very knowledgeable, could tell you really have a passion for this and it really shined through. In our group we had Autistic children and they had the best time, surroundings were clean and calm and the reptiles looked well cared for! Look forward to coming again :) Emily Fisher21/07/2024 DJL exotics have been amazing. I phoned them with an enquiry regarding stripe corn snakes. They had eggs incubating at the time and offered to call when they hatched. They phoned me as promised and had some stunning baby corn snakes! We travelled quite a way to see them. They have lots of beautiful reptiles and we were lucky to purchase one of the perfect little baby corn snakes! Highly recommend! Paul White30/06/2024 We visited as as a family of 6 for a handling experience for a 12 year old's birthday and had a brilliant time. David and Helen were very friendly and accommodating and their wealth of knowledge was fascinating. We saw, stroked and held a wide variety of snakes, geckos, and skinks, all of which were calm, friendly and safe to handle, the whole experience was very inclusive and hands-on, even for our youngest toddler. Very clean facilities and the animals were clearly healthy and well-kept. A much better insight and world of reptiles than you might experience elsewhere as the knowledge and devotion was clear to see. Would recommend. Many thanks to DJL Exotics. R02/06/2024 What a wonderful place! We booked a group booking for my reptile mad daughter’s birthday! We were greeted by Dave and Helen who were such wonderful hosts and had a wealth of knowledge about all of the lovely species. I would highly recommend DHL exotics to anyone, they were fantastic with the members of our party who were a little scared too. Fabulous 5* experience, can’t wait to visit again! Terry Dwight14/05/2024 I live very near to Dave and Helen, owners of DJL Exotics and they were very happy for me to visit with my young granddaughter for an animal experience. As she is just 4, I thought our visit might be quite short but Dave and Helen gave up an hour and a half of their time and we were both treated to an amazing hands on experience! I certainly learnt a lot and my granddaughter couldn't wait to tell mummy and daddy. The couple are friendly, extremely knowledgeable and responded to our questions appropriately. The animals are well cared for, handled regularly and most have a fascinating story regarding their personality and preferences for people. I have since looked at their website and blog which are excellent. It was an amazing session which I can recommend. Farran Wright23/12/2023 We have just bought our first leopard gecko from Helen & David. Their website is full of helpful advice and guidance, and on top of that they have answered questions any quickly! They are really knowledgeable, and clearly love what they do! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. Thank you again x Xanienu XANI26/11/2023 Brilliant people very friendly and very helpful, highly recommend to anyone looking to buy a gecko!! Joe Lennon04/08/2023 Got my Kenyan Sand Boa from DJL and honestly I'm super impressed with their service and would happily recommend them to anyone looking to buy a KSB. Even months after the purchase David was happy to answer a silly question about KSB behaviour during feeding. Their customer service is second to none. If I ever decide to get a Gecko you can guarantee DJL will be my first contact! Tina J29/07/2023 Full of knowledge and so very helpful. My son is overjoyed with his gecko. Super couple and a great place to get our first reptile. Thank you guys. Nova Jarratt01/05/2023 Thoroughly impressed and happy with Helen and David's service! Got my first little gecko (now named Loki) last week who was delivered to me Via Courier. Got here super chill and in amazing health. He's still settling in a bit but he has gotten used to me and is eating well. He's a little feisty boy and a mischievous one aswell. Both Helen and David were super helpful in giving me loads of info about him and organising a courier for him to be delivered to me. Would highly reccomend DJLExotics! Thank you so much Nova and Loki💛
Why Choose Us?
Handling
We handle our reptiles daily.
Experienced
Numerous years working with reptiles.
Trained
Trained and qualified to look after reptiles.
Passionate
We're passionate reptile keepers.
Licensed
We're a 5* licensed reptile pet shop.
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