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Animals in Hands offer educational hands on animal encounters with a difference! We are a North Birmingham based Company covering the whole of the Midlands.

We also offer a free rescue, free advice and free support service on any unwanted exotic pets. As a well established Natural History Lecturing Service, working in a variety of different settings from schools through to care homes, we are now expanding our popular hands on experiences with animals through Corporate Events and Birthday Parties. We use exotic and furry animals to bring alive the exci

tement of being able to safely handle animals that might otherwise be seen at a distance or from behind glass! We currently have over 40 species of animals that you are able to select from to enhance a Corporate Event or a Birthday Party. Would you like to handle small or VERY large snakes - lizards -tree frogs - marine toads - pygmy hedgehogs - pole cats or perhaps even a tarantula!? Why not contact us for a full list of the animals that we have available and for the cost of using our services. Animals in Hands ~ Parties & Events with a difference! All of our facilitators carry fully enhanced CRB certificates and the Company has full Public Liability Insurance. Please feel free to contact us for further information or check our website at:

www.animalsinhands.com

30/05/2026

Animals in Hands Education Hub

Make your event unforgettable! 🦎 Interactive animal sessions – educational & exciting. Perfect for birthdays, schools & festivals.
👉 Book early to avoid disappointment!

30/05/2026

🎈 WHY BOOK US FOR YOUR CHILD’S PARTY? 🥳🐾 Unforgettable animal fun — right at your door!

✅ Safe & gentle hands‑on experience
✅ Friendly rescue animals & amazing facts
✅ We come to your home or venue
✅ Educational, fun & totally unique!

⚠️ BOOK EARLY — DON’T MISS OUT!
Bookings taken up to 12 months ahead — summer dates filling fast!

📩 Message us to secure your special day today!

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29/05/2026

🌙 ELABORATION: WHY THEY MATTER TO US 🦉🖤

Our final fact this morning — here is why they are so special to our work.

💡 FULL EXPLANATION:
When people meet or learn about a Black Barn Owl, they never forget it. That wow‑factor is powerful education.

We use them in encounters to explain genetics, adaptation, survival, and conservation in a way no textbook can. They bridge the gap between science and wonder.

They remind us that nature is full of surprises, that rarity needs care, and that every single animal — no matter what colour — has a role to play. They are not just black owls; they are teachers, icons, and symbols of what we can save when we care. 💫

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29/05/2026

☀️ CONTINUING OUR ANIMAL FACT SERIES 🐾

This week’s star: Melanistic Black Barn Owl 🦉🖤

⚡ QUICK FACT:
They are vital ambassadors for nature. Their striking look grabs attention instantly, teaching people about owls, habitats, and conservation. They show us that ‘different’ is beautiful, important, and worth protecting. 💚

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28/05/2026

🌙 ELABORATION: THE GENETICS BEHIND THE BLACK 🦉🖤

This morning we touched on genes — here is the full science made simple.

💡 FULL EXPLANATION:
Every animal carries genes that decide appearance. In Barn Owls, the ‘normal’ colour gene is dominant — it almost always shows. Melanism is recessive — it stays hidden unless both parents pass it on.

That rarity is why black owls are so scarce. Even when two carriers mate, the odds are low.

Unlike albinos, their eyes, skin, legs and beak are normal — only feathers have extra pigment. Those tiny gold flecks? That’s just a small part of the original colour still being produced. Nature’s little signature! 💛

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28/05/2026

☀️ CONTINUING OUR ANIMAL FACT SERIES 🐾

This week’s star: Melanistic Black Barn Owl 🦉🖤

⚡ QUICK FACT:
Melanism is genetic — a recessive gene. That means both parents must carry the hidden gene to have a black chick. Two normal‑coloured owls can produce a black baby! 🧬
Sometimes you see tiny gold/white flecks in the black feathers — hints of their usual colour.

❓ QUICK QUESTION:
Would you have guessed two normal parents could have a black chick? Surprising right! 👇

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27/05/2026

🌙 ELABORATION: SAME OWL, SAME ABILITIES 🦉🖤

This morning we said colour doesn’t change their skills — let’s look closer.

💡 FULL EXPLANATION:
People often think they are a different type of owl — but biologically they are 100% identical.

• Silent flight: Soft, fringed feather edges break up air noise, so they fly in total silence — prey never hears them coming.

• Super hearing: Ears are placed asymmetrically (one higher, one lower) to pinpoint sound perfectly — they can hear a heartbeat under grass or snow.

• Face disc: That heart shape acts like a satellite dish, funnelling sound straight to their ears.

They are the same master of the night — just wearing a black coat. Nature doesn’t change the design, just the colour! ✨

Shares are always greatly appreciated and help us share these amazing creatures with more people! 🤍

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27/05/2026

☀️ CONTINUING OUR ANIMAL FACT SERIES 🐾

This week’s star: Melanistic Black Barn Owl 🦉🖤

⚡ QUICK FACT:
Same owl, same skills! Under the black feathers, everything works exactly the same:
✅ Silent flight
✅ Super‑power hearing
✅ Heart‑shaped sound dish
✅ Same diet: voles & mice

Colour changes nothing — they are perfect predators! ⚡

❓ QUICK QUESTION:
Which superpower would you pick: silent flight or super hearing? Comment below! 👇

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26/05/2026

🌙 ELABORATION: WHY SO RARE & HARD TO FIND 🦉🖤

💡 FULL EXPLANATION:
For a Barn Owl, camouflage is everything. Their usual pale, golden feathers blend perfectly with twilight, moonlight, and dry grass. They hunt by surprise — if they are seen, they don’t eat.

A black owl is visible day and night. It cannot hide from predators, and prey hears or sees it coming. Worse still, wild parents often reject black chicks because they look ‘different’ — nature’s harsh rule.

Almost every Black Barn Owl alive today exists because of specialist care, breeding programmes, and conservation work. They are creatures made for protection, not the wild. 💛

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26/05/2026

☀️ CONTINUING OUR ANIMAL FACT SERIES 🐾

This week’s star: Melanistic Black Barn Owl 🦉🖤

⚡ QUICK FACT:
You will almost never see one in the wild. Their black feathers make them stand out against moonlight and trees — so they cannot camouflage, hunt or hide successfully. Most do not survive without human help.

❓ QUICK QUESTION:
If you saw one flying at night, would you know what it was? Tell us! 👇

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