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Aquarium & Pet Products & Education Centre

 What better way to learn about the natural world than by keeping and observing pets

The wonders of animal life are not just represented by exotic creatures in remote areas. Our pets retain many behaviors and all of the biological systems of their wild counterparts. Many respected naturalists, zoologists and conservationists began (& continue!) their careers by caring for and observing pets and aquatic life at home.


Everyone is welcome to take advantage of our free Small Animal & Aquatic Q&A Service. Email our expert with your questions at the above address. We are also happy to help with advice on establishing a 'nature table' for your classroom or even at home. 

            

Classroom Pet Set Ups + Lesson Starters
 

Teachers, make the most of your classroom petkeeping experience with one of our starter kits. Get it right first time with the best cage for pets and students, plus essential accesories. Starter kits come with free lesson starters and comprehensive care and set-up sheets. Ongoing email support is also included, with all teacher and student questions answered by our small animal and aquatic expert.

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JUNIOR PETKEEPER™ Animal Care Workshops
 

Hands on learning for young animal lovers. Set up a tropical aquarium from scratch, learn about birds, 'pocket pets' cats, dogs, creepy crawlies and more!

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Seahorses in the Aquarium
SALLY HIBBARD 

The unmistakable appearance of the seahorse is one that has captured people’s imagination for centuries. Find out how to care for these fascinating animals.

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Environmental Enrichment Ideas for Birds
 

Boredom is the biggest problem encountered when keeping birds caged. Read on for some innovative and cost effective ways to keep all cage birds entertained and prevent harmful boredom behaviours.

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