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Wee Critters


Wee Critters Interactive Animal Education

Wee Critters is a fully mobile and professional interactive animal education service which operates throughout Northern Ireland. 

Explorer Allan will take your class on an interactive and education animal adventure. Along with his family of ‘wee critters’, Allan will bring the natural world straight to your classroom. 


Wee Critter's Mission

We unfortunately live in a world where many species of both animals and plants are on the brink of extinction.  Developing an appreciation of wildlife in our children is a fundamental element in safeguarding the safety and future of our wildlife and environment.  Key to this is teaching the value of wildlife conservation.   

Wee Critter’s mission is to bring the wonder of wildlife straight to your classroom with the aim of providing a unique, fun, memorable and educational experience which will inspire a lifelong appreciation for wildlife and a commitment to playing an active role in the protection and conservation of animals and the natural environment. 

School Programmes 



Wee Critters offers a range of curriculum-based topics to suit all age groups and to support work being carried out in the classroom,
 including: 
  • The world around us
  • Jungle VIPs (rainforests) 
  • Midnight mayhem (nocturnal animals) 
  • We are family (classification) 
  • Circle of life (lifecycles) 
  • Home sweet home (habitats) 
  • The edge of extinction (endangered animals) 
  • Marvellous minibeasts (mini-beasts) 
  • And many more! 
Download Wee Critter’s school booklet for a full list of available topics at www.weecritters.org/schools. 

Contact Wee Critters to find out more about their sessions, topics, prices and availability! 

All About Allan the Explorer

Allan founded Wee Critters in 2018 following a lifetime passion for wildlife and a 15-year career in the zoology and conservation field.  

During his career he has cared for some of the world’s most endangered species.  His work has also led him to speak at global conservation conferences at venues throughout the UK, Ireland, Europe, America, Taiwan and Singapore, delivering presentations to leading delegates from zoos, conservation agencies and government agents.  

Doing so ignited an excitement for sharing his love of wildlife through public speaking and education.  Recognising the power that wildlife has in the imagination of children, he is committed to driving a local passion for wildlife within the community through Wee Critter’s range of interactive animal education services.
 

Qualifications and Training 

  • 20+ year career in zoology and conservation 
  • Diploma in Zoo Animal Management (Sparsholt College) 
  • Disability Awareness Training 
  • JAM Card Training 
  • Child Protection Training (level 2) 
  • Autism Awareness Training (provided by Autism NI) 
  • Understanding the Autism Spectrum (Queens University) 
  • Sensory Steps Training ASD Processing and Sensory Equipment Training (Learning Space, Belfast) 
  • Sensory Loss Awareness Training (Sense Northern Ireland) 
  • Animal first aid (CPD course) 
  • Covid Awareness Training 
  • Fully Access NI checked 

Accessibility 

Wee Critters aim to make every session as inclusive and enjoyable as possible for everyone! 

Wee Critters is an accredited Autism NI Impact Award Education Champion.  All staff have received training and there are a range of facilities available to support autistic individuals who take part in sessions including a downloadable visual guide, armadillo sensory backpacks and a range of visual and sensory props. 

Allan also routinely works with individuals with sensory loss and complex disabilities and is more than happy to talk to schools / teachers about your requirements. 

​Find  out more at www.weecritters.org/aboutus/accessibility 

Partnerships 

Wee Critters firmly believe that we must all work together for the future of wildlife and the environment.  They are members / partners of: 

  • Education for Sustainable Development Forum 
  • International Zoo Educators Association 
  • Eco-Schools Northern Ireland 
 
They also believe that there are ‘wee ways we can all change the world’!  As a small business they proudly support: 

  • The Red Panda Network 
  • World Land Trust 
  • The Orangutan Foundation 

Health and Safety

Allan is fully access NI checked and all Wee Critters sessions are covered by a full risk assessment and comprehensive public liability insurance.   

Other health and safety documents are available including child safeguarding, animal welfare, environmental policies, etc. 


Wee Critters is fully licensed by DAERA. 

FIND OUT MORE…A WILD TIME AWAITS!  www.weecritters.org/schools 

079 1278 5047 

hello@weecritters.org 

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