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How does it work?
You can now visit the animals here at HQ which is a small old church building where all the rescue animals live. Once you are here we start off around the large table meeting some of the animals that are easier to view in that way. We are always a very hands-on rescue and like children to learn through touch, holding etc. We then move to a couple of other rooms that hold various animals before moving outside to meet the Meerkats, Rabbits and Turkeys.
Mark is usually the handler during our HQ visits, but we both aim to show visitors as many animals as we can in the allotted time. On your booking form if you choose 6 animals you would like to meet then we can concentrate on those favourites first.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the building being very old (and relatively packed with animals) there is sadly not suitable room for wheelchairs. We hope to open a centre one day that can be all inclusive but we currently need to work with what we have.
PLEASE NOTE: The sanctuary can be a noisy space with some of the noisier (sometimes screaming) parrots and with over 100+ rescue animals living here there will obviously been many animal smells so children who may struggle with sensory issues could find it too much.
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Visit our rescue animals in their own home here at the sanctuary.
Our Amazing Animal World is a small animal sanctuary run by ourselves, Mark & Jerry. HQ is a unique creation run from our home which is a 19th century school/church building homing 100+ rescue animals of all different shapes and sizes. Each of these amazing souls live as part of our weird and wonderful family and there are some truly unique characters.
We are in West Sussex in a village called Scaynes Hill - RH17 7NY
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There are 3 options available:
Rangers Experience
You can choose to see a range of mammals and reptiles that live here as part of the family. Maybe you want to cuddle a chinchilla, feed a room full of guinea pigs, get up and close to lizards or feed some meerkats?
Children must be 5+
Allow up to 60 minutes for the visit
£75 for 2 people
(children or adults)
£135 for 4 people
(children or adults)
VIP Experience
You can choose to see a range of mammals and reptiles that live here as part of the family. Maybe you want to cuddle a chinchilla, feed a room full of guinea pigs, get up and close to lizards or feed some meerkats?
Children must be 5+
Allow up to 90 minutes for the visit
£95 for 2 people
(children or adults)
£165 for 4 people
(children or adults)
Birthday Experience
Up to 6 children can celebrate a birthday here at the sanctuary meeting the animals.
The perfect birthday for animal lovers where the birthday child (along with up to 5 friends) receive a tour of the sanctuary while interacting with various animals. The perfect way to learn about the various species that live here at the sanctuary and interacting with them.
You can choose to see a range of mammals and reptiles that live here as part of the family. Maybe you want to cuddle a chinchilla, feed a room full of guinea pigs, get up and close to lizards or feed some meerkats?
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Children must be 8+
Allow up to 90 minutes for the visit
£220
for 6 children and 2 free accompanying adults
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Reviews
Today we visited the sanctuary. What an amazing experience. My 6 year old has ASD and was in his element. Mark and his son were so patient and passionate about all the animals. I would highly recommend a visit, and I can see us going again! Thank you!
HAZEL HUTTON
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We took our daughter (and a friend) to HQ for a VIP visit, WOW, we had the best time! Mark was welcoming, friendly and funny from the word go, as was his lovely Son. So knowledgeable and gave us an experience we will never forget. To be so hands on with the animals and see first hand the wonderful work that happens was a total privilege. It’s clear the love and passion that goes into caring for the animals and educating people in a fun and accessible way. My daughter has always loved all animals, and to see her so involved and hands on with a wide variety of amazing animals meant the world.
CLARE WANNELL
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We had a visit today, and my goodness it was incredible!! Evie had the BEST time and is so totally inspired by everything you guys have achieved and do for the animals you care for. Thank you for an incredible experience, one she has not stopped talking about thank you.
SAM BEAUMONT​
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Visited today and had an amazing time. Mark was so lovely as usual and we loved seeing the animals and how well cared for and loved they are. We enjoyed hearing the stories of how they were rescued to live there.
Our son has special needs and he completely felt at home interacting with the animals. These animals have been rescued from various situations and now can have their forever home with the two kindest people we have ever met. We highly recommend a visit.
SUE SIMPSON
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