Live animal learning they will remember.
Bring nature directly into the classroom through an engaging, hands-on presentation about animal adaptations, conservation, compassion and responsible ownership.
From feared to understood
Animal adaptations
How different animals move, hunt, hide, protect themselves and thrive.
Feared and misunderstood animals
Why snakes, spiders and other exotic animals deserve informed understanding.
Conservation
How animals fit into their ecosystems and why their habitats matter.
Responsible ownership
What exotic animals require and why a pet means a serious, long-term commitment.
One presentation, or multiple.
A Classroom Wild Encounter may include 8–10 animals, natural-history facts, guided observation, selected hands-on interaction, and age-appropriate discussion — suitable for preschools, daycares, elementary classrooms and school assemblies.
Package pricing is available when more than one show is booked.
Fully insured: West Coast Exotics carries $2 million in liability insurance coverage, with proof of coverage available on request.
Kevin gave 24 preschoolers a fantastic intro into his reptiles. Great crowd control and humour.
Rebecca M. — September 26, 2025The kids are kept interested and excited all while learning interesting and important information about exotic animals and the commitment to own them.
Tammy C. — June 11, 2022Preschools, daycares & elementary classrooms
Programs adapted for preschool through school-age groups.
Assemblies & multi-class days
School assemblies, after-school programs and multiple-class presentation days.
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School or organization, student age range, number of students, preferred date and time, number of presentations, venue location, indoor space, accessibility considerations, learning goals, and documentation required.
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