About Curious Critters
Discover what makes Curious Critters a unique and enriching experience. We're dedicated to providing superior quality lessons, artisanal crafts, and certifications you can trust. Learn more about our commitment to education and entertainment.
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Meet Our Ambassador Critters!
The majority of our spoiled critters have been either surrendered, adopted or rescued.
Meet our main mascot! Mushu the 15 year old Female rescued red iguana, trained and lovingly hand-raised since hatching! She is a spoiled house dragon who loves her ipad and heated bed by her window.
Meet Blossom Bubbles & Buttercup, our adorable 3 surrendered Female Holland Lop bunnies! These 3 girls have BIG attitudes in little fluffy bodies. They love to give kisses and to cuddle up with each other.
Meet Cupcake our 1 year old Female Chilean Rose Tarantula. A calm but impressive lady at a 3-inch leg span. She's a loving second-hand adoption.
Meet Gizmo aka Spooky, our 12-year-old male banded California King snake, "rescued" from atrocious conditions over ten years ago through an impromptu surrender.
Meet Cowboy Biggie! Our Giant African Bullfrog, he is the only one of our animals to be purchased from a reputable store. He is a big, rare, beautiful boy the size of a football!
Meet Sugar and Spice, our two baby female rescued rats. At a young age, these two girls were rejected by their momma and had unfortunate biting wounds! Now these energetic girls love to give kisses and do tricks for treats!
Meet Ghost our 8 year old large Male albino corn snake. rescued with the worst skin conditions until carefully raised to full health!
Meet Pixie our Female rescued Modena Pigeon! She's a shy but sweet and gentle loving lady who was rescued from a tiny outdoor cage. She's truly coming out of her shell and her personality is starting to shine!
Meet Gillette & Toupée our 1 year old Female adopted guinea pig sisters! one having the genetic "skinny pig" or no-hair gene making her look like a mini capybara!
Meet Tortilla the tortoise! she is a red footed tortoise who was surrendered by a loving family who wanted to give her more space and attention. She LOVES to eat berries and carrots out of your hand and will even do a little dance when you brush her shell!
The Full Curious Critters Menu
In addition to our customizable Animal Picture Days! , We provide an extensive array of programs, including educational presentations, crafting, art creation, games, and much more.
Each program lasts for 1 hour, incorporating dedicated time for clean-up and disinfection to ensure your classroom is prepared for its next exciting adventure.
Please note that each program accommodates a maximum group size of 20 participants.
Download the full detailed menu below!
Live Animal Picture Days!
Join us for our exciting Live Animal Picture Days, designed for all ages and abilities! Choose a time slot that fits your schedule, ranging from 45 minutes to 2 hours, and select the critters your class will meet from a diverse selection of up to 11 different species. Your students are sure to learn fascinating facts about animals while enjoying an unforgettable experience!
As a special bonus, each participating student will receive a professionally edited picture card featuring them holding their favorite critter. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to combine education with adventure!
Groups of up to 20
The Curious Critters Difference to Parents
Curious Critters is your go-to solution for creative fun and convenient animation – with all the necessary materials included! So teachers and parents both don't have to worry about hunting for expensive supplies; we’ve got it all prepared for you! Plus, we offer exclusive perks for parents, including an end-of-class newsletter, professionally designed picture day cards, and peace of mind with our commitment to safety, fun and transparency.
Superior Animal Care
At Curious Critters, we take pride in providing exceptional animal care.
All reptiles are thoroughly washed and disinfected in a warm bath of betadine (animal safe surgical soap) solution before and after each class, eliminating the fear of any contamination.
Caring for animals is not just a profession—it's a passion that drives everything we do. I am deeply committed to ensuring the ethical and responsible treatment of animals across all fields. By advocating for proper certification standards, we strive to build a community of professionals who uphold transparency and proper certifications in how animals are housed, cared for, and utilized.
Unfortunately, many modern animal programs face challenges similar to those in industrial farming—treating animals as mere commodities. This often leads to harmful cost-cutting measures, such as cramped enclosures, lack of enrichment, and inadequate veterinary care. At Curious Critters, we are committed to breaking this mould through superior practices that prioritize the well-being of our animals with full transparency.
About your Animator & Founder Michelle
It all started with a simple idea driven by a deep passion. As a West Island local and the owner of both an art studio and two temperature-controlled habitat rooms in my home, I’ve been able to extend these unique services to a select number of academic and childcare facilities. With extensive experience in animation, event hosting, teaching, care-taking, graphic design, photo booth services, live animal experiences, and party planning, I bring creativity and versatility to every project I take on! My certifications and experiences include, but are not limited to:
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CICE special needs adult teaching
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Red Cross special needs care-taking
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SLC Early Childhood Education Tutoring
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RLAT level ethical animal use certification with both the CCAC and CFIA for safe animal transport
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Raisin River program teaching
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St. Lawrence River Institute children's water day hosting
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Reptizoo animator
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Mcgill employee for over 5 years
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8+ years of veterinary care employment
Meet Mushu, my 15-year-old female iguana and a proudly trained ambassador! Originally rescued from Florida, Mushu has a big personality and a love for the spotlight. She thrives at lively events and can’t resist a tasty treat like berries, watermelon, or sweet potato. Want to know more about Mushu or find out how you can meet her? Click the button below!