Our 45-minute sessions will be held on 11 August at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM. Learn more about a range of animals, how they adapt and survive in their environments, and how humans impact their worlds.
There will be a range of animals, which may include a Japanese rat snake, Berber Skink, Asian forest scorpion, Indian star tortoise, Indonesian frilled dragon, Halmahera blue-tongued skink, Syrian hamster, chickens, giant Asian praying mantis, orchid mantis, leaf insects, and lesser bamboo rat. Nine animals will be chosen depending on how happy they are on the morning.
This event is suitable for ages 3+. Younger visitors are welcome to attend but will be unable to handle the animals.
The sessions will take place in the Great Hall and are completely accessible. For useful information, such as how to find us and what facilities Christchurch Mansion has, we recommend reading our Access information: Access at Christchurch Mansion
How to get here
Car parks nearby which are pay and display include - Crown Pools (five minute walk). Ipswich is just 1 hour 15 minutes on the main train line from London to Norwich. Arriving at Ipswich Station the museum is approximately 20 minute walk or short bus ride to the town centre. The museum is a five minute walk from Tower Ramparts bus station in the town centre - see the latest bus timetables here.