We had a great time with the Capybara's. Lois was our ranger, she took us for a tour of all the animals first. Explaining about the different animals and answering all our questions. Seeing the parrot... See more
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Superb from start to finish. From excellent customer service from Jessie to a great experience over four days for my ten year old son. Great team, lot's of interesting things to do, and a ride home ab... See more
My daughter loves attending the Animal Ranger sessions. She gets to interact with and learn about a wide range of animals and help care for them. They do something different each week and she loves al... See more
My daughter goes every Monday after school. She absolutely loves it. Staff are extremely friendly, and go above and beyond making the experience for the kids enjoyable, whilst learning at the same... See more
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The ARC Centre | A unique animal education centre focusing on teaching pupils how to care for exotic and domestic animals and the environment. We offer after school classes, school bookings, SEN and LAC classes. We also offer a range of educational animal experiences.
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The ARC Centre, Greenvale Primary School, CR2 8PR, South Croydon, United Kingdom
- 02084050252
- info@the-arc-centre.co.uk
- the-arc-centre.co.uk
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Highly recommend
My son has been going to the ranger sessions and is absolutely loving it. Highly recommend
25 April 2025
Disappointed
We didn't go as my son was really unwell. I rang at 8am to advise that we were unable to go and whilst we were thanked for letting them know, they were unwilling to allow us to change for another day. They said we needed to give 24hrs notice, which is difficult when your child only started vomiting 12 hours earlier.
It was really disappointing and £50 in the bin. Given that it's a child friendly attraction, they should be more accommodating.
13 April 2025
Amazing Experience at the Arc Centre
All the staff are amazing including our guide. They are very Autism Friendly, very patient also. My daughter came to see the Cappybara's and enjoyed her experience there. We'll be returning very soon.
25 March 2025
The best little animal centre.
Knowledgable staff, super friendly. Both my sons have been to animal rangers and holiday club and have thoroughly enjoyed both.
16 February 2025
Reply from The ARC Centre
We're so glad to hear! As a small community business, it really does mean a huge amount to us that you have to taken the time to review. Thank you for your continued support!
Fantastic up close meet with the capys
Fantastic up close meet with the capys.
We enjoyed looking round the rest of the centre too and my daughter now wants to come regularly.
Lovely to see kids there in a regular weekly group getting so involved with the animals and mucky in the outdoors!
22 February 2025
Reply from The ARC Centre
This is wonderful to hear! We look forward to welcoming your daughter to regular sessions. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review.
Wonderful staff and a very special…
Wonderful staff and a very special education Center. Absolutely love it here.
22 December 2024
Reply from The ARC Centre
Thanks so much for your review! We really appreciate it and we're so glad you love the centre.
Great Animal Ranger sessions
My son is thoroughly enjoying the animal ranger sessions. Made to feel very welcome and learning a lot.
26 November 2024
It was a lovely experience and a very…
It was a lovely experience and a very helpful staff. Highly recommend
18 November 2024
Reply from The ARC Centre
Wonderful! We shall pass on the feedback to your Ranger; thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
It's really easy to book classes at the…
It's really easy to book classes at the Arc, with wonderful staff and great learning, fun sessions for the kids.
6 November 2024
Reply from The ARC Centre
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for us; we're so glad that your child has been enjoying the weekly sessions!
Capybara experience
I purchased the Capybara experience for my children and myself. We had a fantastic time and thoroughly enjoyed meeting the animals at ARC. Ciara was fantastic, she shared her passion for the centre and her love of the animals.
Yondu and Fudge the Capybaras were gorgeous and my son was in his element feeding them in their enclosure. Well worth a visit and an invaluable part of the community. What the centre offers children is amazing.
30 October 2024
Reply from The ARC Centre
We're so glad you had a wonderful time with our fabulous capybara; we have passed on your feedback to Ranger Ciara who was very touched. We look forward to welcoming you back to the centre soon!
Wow! Amazing place!
Wow! Such an amazing, personal experience. We had the session all to ourselves (my son and I) and had a bucket if food to feed the capybaras with. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable and told us loads about the centre, the animals and especially the gorgeous capybaras! The animals seem very well cared for! I will absolutely be going back! Also a great book and gift shop so you can take a little something, (or six) away with you!
30 October 2024
Reply from The ARC Centre
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so glad you had a nice time and enjoyed the wonderful capybaras and book shop too. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Couldn't believe how good this was...
Couldn't believe how good this experience was. Not only getting up close and personal with the Capybaras but our own personal tour with a very knowledgeable guide who made the experience great
10 November 2024
Reply from The ARC Centre
Hi Neil! We’re so glad to hear you had a wonderful time and enjoyed our capybara experience. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review- as a small community business it really means a lot to us! We hope to see you again soon! All the best, The ARC Centre
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