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🎬 Hire Trained Animals for TV, Film, Social Media & Photography

Our animals aren’t just adorable — they’re stars in their own right! From TV appearances and viral YouTube videos to visiting a royal family and collaborating on exciting social media projects, our animals truly shine in front of the camera.

Now, some of our friendly, well-trained animals are available for hire in TV, film, commercials, photography and digital media. Whether you need a mischievous alpaca, a charming Shetland pony, a playful miniature donkey, or an exotic reptile, we can provide the perfect cast for your production.

From small animals like hedgehogs, rabbits and guinea pigs, to reptiles, birds and larger companions, our diverse and experienced team can bring your project to life with natural charm, character and on-camera confidence.

Bring our animals to your production and see how their personality, presence and natural antics can add something truly unforgettable to your TV, film, or social media project.

📞 Contact us today to discuss availability, requirements and how our animals can support your shoot.

🛡️ Welfare & Compliance

At Manor Farm Experiences, animal welfare is at the heart of everything we do. All animals used in TV, film, photography and social media projects are supervised by trained, experienced staff who understand species-specific behaviour, safe handling techniques and on-set requirements.

We are fully licensed and insured to provide animals for public interaction and off-site work under:

• Animal Activity Licence: Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018
• Licence Number: MANO10324
• Issued by: Reigate & Banstead Borough Council

Our welfare standards include:

• Stress-free handling: Animals are carefully selected for temperament and suitability before each booking.

• Experienced handlers: A professional handler accompanies every animal at all times on set.

• Safe transport: Animals travel in secure, species-appropriate carriers or crates and are monitored throughout.

• Rest & acclimatisation: Animals are given time to settle into each environment, with regular breaks to prevent fatigue.

• Biosecurity & hygiene: Clean equipment, disinfected pens and strict hand-sanitising protocols are used at every booking.

• Ethical working limits: Animals are never overworked, pushed into unnatural behaviours or placed in stressful situations.

We follow industry expectations for animals in audiovisual productions and always prioritise the welfare, comfort and safety of the animals above any filming requirement.

⭐ Why Choose Manor Farm Experiences

• Wide Species Diversity: A unique selection of animals — from farm livestock and small mammals to reptiles, birds and exotics — offering enormous flexibility for productions.

• Media & Event Experience: Our animals attend regular public sessions and educational events, making them calm and confident around cameras, lighting and busy sets.

• Fully Licensed & Insured: Operating under Animal Activity Licence 21/00668/AWEX issued by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council. Full public liability insurance included.

• Welfare-First Approach: Animal wellbeing comes first. Only appropriate, calm animals are selected for each booking, with rest, acclimatisation and species-specific needs fully respected.

• Professional Handlers: Skilled, knowledgeable staff accompany every animal, ensuring safety, smooth direction and clear communication with production teams.

• Flexible Filming Options: Available for on-farm filming, studio environments, and location shoots across the South East.

• Secure, Purpose-Built Transport: A variety of transport options ensure safe, stress-free travel for all species.

• Last-Minute Availability: We can often accommodate urgent or short-notice bookings, providing fast, reliable support for time-sensitive productions.

• Calm, Well-Handled Animals: Many of our animals are accustomed to travel, noise, lighting and direct interaction — ideal for TV, film and social media content.

• Customisable On-Set Setups: We provide pens, enclosures, crates and containment systems tailored to your project’s requirements.