River's Rodents and Reptiles C.I.C. is now based at The Greyhound Inn, Lingfield; and will no longer be travelling around the South East. We will now be hosting Animal Handling Parties on Saturday and Sunday mornings and Animal Handling Displays on certain dates during the May Half Term and Summer Holidays.
River's Rodents and Reptiles C.I.C. is a Community Interest Company meaning it is a non-profit organisation.
The Community Interest Company aims to benefit the community by -
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Support the provision of Animal Handling Sessions to individuals and community groups.
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By supporting people of all ages in meeting animals they would not normally meet, whilst also promoting sensory development.
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Help people of all ages to improve health and well-being through promoting sensory development.
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Stroking and interacting with animals lowers stress, heart rate and promotes a sense of calm.
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Advance community awareness of Animal Welfare.
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Learning about Animal Welfare, which in turn allows people to be more aware of Animal Care.
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To develop and deliver training and learning programs in the care and understanding of animals to individuals, community groups and organisations.
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By increasing personal and collective knowledge of Animal Care, Animal Diets, Habitats, and Anatomy and Physiology. Clear learning outcomes for schools studying animals.
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River has studied animals for 7 years. He has a National Diploma in Animal Care from Hartpury College, a Higher National Diploma in Animal Management from Berkshire College of Agriculture, a First Class Degree with Honours in Animal Management from Hadlow College and a Post-Graduate Degree in Animal Welfare from Moulton College. He is passionate about animals and enjoys sharing entertaining facts about his animals - with the odd cheesy joke!
River set up this business in March 2017 as a hobby business alongside working in hospitality. Over the lockdowns the Online Animal Sessions took off and allowed River to convert a old Horsebox into a Animal Unit. The business is now a fully fledged entity and is getting new bookings flying in every day!