Friday 30th October 2026

ZooLab – Halloween Roadshow, Creepy Crawlies 

2.30pm  

Each session lasts 45-55 minutes 

£13.50 per child (includes 1 accompanying adult. Additional adults £12) 

Ages 5+ 

Duration 45-55mins 

Meet a variety of creepy crawlies, some slimy, some with fangs and pinchers, and some that like to scuttle around in the dark! Come face to face with these exciting animals. 

Meet in the Visitor Centre. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Location: In the Education Room located in the Visitor Centre opposite the cafe.

Who would like this: Family groups with children aged 5+ years. Ticket holders only, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate buggies and younger siblings due to the nature of the session. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times, follow the instructions given by the presenter and make sure they are well behaved. Those with an interest in science and animals – also good for inspiring an interest in science.

What to bring: Yourselves and your ticket

What does it involve?: A fun and interactive session with real animals delivered by ZooLab. Includes live mini beasts that creep and crawl. Please note that this session uses the same animals as the Room on a Broom session but is aimed at older children with a Creepy Crawlie theme.

Tickets: Please bring your ticket email QR code either on a phone or printed out to the reception for a staff member to scan. You can buy on the day as well if tickets are available, but this cannot be guaranteed

• We are afraid snacks and drinks aren't allowed during the session
• Please stay with your children at all times and closely supervise them appropriately
• We expect all adults and children to behave in a manner that does not disrupt or spoil the event for other ticket holders. This session is not suitable for children under the age of 3 yrs.
• Be aware of any safety signage, advice and instructions from staff/session leader
• Many of the animals eat foods which contain nuts and seeds as well as vegetables and fruit. Please contact us if you suffer from severe air-born allergies before booking as unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a complete allergen free environment
• We will provide anti-bac gel for everyone (including staff) to wash their hands in before the session begins, please let us know on the day if this may cause a problem
• Please don't put your hands near your faces or in your mouths until you have washed them properly
• You will be asked not to touch the animals unless otherwise stated. The animals prefer those they think of as safe, who are still and quiet
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water afterwards
• Please note that animals may nip if you do not follow the guidelines given by staff

Booked online: Please bring your ticket email QR code either on a phone or printed out to the reception for a staff member to scan. You can buy on the day as well if tickets are available, but this cannot be guaranteed.

Accessibility & Facilities: This event is held in the Education Room in the Visitor Centre. There is a café and toilets in the Visitor Centre including disabled toilet and baby change. Please follow this link for information on mobility access https://hallplace.org.uk/accessibility/ Please let us know if you are booking a ticket for someone using a wheelchair so that we can advise you which sessions have wheelchair friendly spaces left?. This session can get very busy and loud. If you wish to book a large group or SENs group, please contact us to see if we can accommodate you.

Events Terms and Conditions:

• Doors open – The access time to the event location will be specified on the website and on ticket information. Ticket holders will not be allowed access prior to this time. Facilities are available in the Visitor Centre from 9:30am to 5pm daily
• Refunds – All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be accepted after the purchase has been made except in the unlikely event of cancellation (see below)
• Cancellations – We reserve the right to cancel in the unlikely event the named performance/ activity is unable to proceed due to circumstances beyond our control or not performed in full. All monies paid will be refunded to the customer.
• Tickets – Tickets cannot be transferred (unless with prior agreement of the venue), bought, sold or in any way traded. All tickets are subject to an expiry date, beyond which they cannot be used or reissued. Tickets that are lost or mislaid cannot be reissued

For further information please see our full Events Terms and Conditions