Zoo & animal collection consultancy
Fulfilling the niche in the world of animals.
35+ years of hands-on zoological experience — guiding collections with compassion, integrity and uncompromising welfare standards.
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Welcome
A passion for excellence in animal care.
With over 35 years of hands-on experience, my commitment to the care, management and development of zoological collections is unwavering. My journey has taken me through a diverse range of ex-situ environments, where I've worked with remarkable species and overcome unique challenges.
Whether it's navigating complex licensing, managing ZIMS databases, or creating thriving tropical habitats, I bring a proactive and solutions-focused approach to every project.
— Carl Groombridge ACFE
What we provide
Specialist services,
tailored to your collection.
Introductory Consultation
Understanding what your business wants to achieve — and how to embrace it.
Staff Team Work & Motivation (CPD)
Teamwork is the key to great results — polish the working ethos.
Health & Safety in the Workplace
Robust standards that protect both animals and staff.
Zoo Registrar
Species 360 (ZIMS) support and zoological record management.
Animal Signage (Training or Public)
Zoos, wildlife parks, kennels, catteries, colleges.
Living Habitats — Bioactive Husbandry
The careful balance of flora and fauna — let us support you.
Meet the director
Carl Groombridge.
A lifelong adventure with animals.
From caring for chameleons and hognose snakes as a child, to building Bedfordshire's leading zoological education centre and consulting on Cat 1 enclosures — Carl's work is rooted in compassion, curiosity and uncompromising welfare standards.
Read Carl's storyIn their words
Trusted by collections across the UK.
Carl's depth of zoological knowledge transformed how we approach welfare and licensing. The team left every session more confident and motivated.
Kim Simmons
Curator, Wildlife Park
Featured projects
Habitats. Species. Stories.
Carl and Hyacinth Macaw
Admiring nature's majestic beauty.
Construction of Tropical Mammal Enclosures
Zoological Education Centre construction.
ETFE Roofing Installation
Tropical biome quadrupedal layer roofing (Vector Foiltech).
Family Support With Alpacas
Follow the herd…
Amphibian Zone Design
Bioactive habitats with live plants.
School Zoo Day or Elective Visits
Immersive and interactive education packages provided by AIC Ltd.
South American Biome
From a car park to an outstanding provision.
Macaw Flight
Floating design — careful groundworks due to location.
Category 1 in Licensed Zoos
Working with the most demanding species.
Carl & Elaine's Zoo Wedding
Married at Whipsnade — height of the day!
Family & Other Animals
A fabulous day — where else would we get married?
Caminals Artwork
Renowned zoological artist — bespoke commissions.
Carl and Hyacinth Macaw
Admiring nature's majestic beauty.
Construction of Tropical Mammal Enclosures
Zoological Education Centre construction.
ETFE Roofing Installation
Tropical biome quadrupedal layer roofing (Vector Foiltech).
Family Support With Alpacas
Follow the herd…
Amphibian Zone Design
Bioactive habitats with live plants.
School Zoo Day or Elective Visits
Immersive and interactive education packages provided by AIC Ltd.
South American Biome
From a car park to an outstanding provision.
Macaw Flight
Floating design — careful groundworks due to location.
Category 1 in Licensed Zoos
Working with the most demanding species.
Carl & Elaine's Zoo Wedding
Married at Whipsnade — height of the day!
Family & Other Animals
A fabulous day — where else would we get married?
Caminals Artwork
Renowned zoological artist — bespoke commissions.
Let's elevate your collection.
Whether you're facing a licensing challenge or planning a new biome, I'd love to hear from you.
Start a conversation