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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Turn zoo challenges into confidence.
Expert, welfare-first consultancy for licensing, habitats and ZIMS.
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A passion for excellence in animal care.
With 35+ years in zoological practice, I’m driven by a simple belief: exceptional animal care and meaningful conservation go hand in hand. My work across ex‑situ environments has allowed me to support species, teams and organisations in ways that strengthen welfare, improve systems, and contribute to the bigger picture of conservation.
Whether navigating licensing, optimising ZIMS, or designing immersive tropical habitats, I bring enthusiasm, clarity and a conservation‑led perspective that helps collections thrive. My mission is to empower organisations to deliver outstanding welfare today while building conservation impact for tomorrow.
— Carl Groombridge ACFE
WHAT WE PROVIDE
Specialist services,
tailored to your collection.
35+ years
IN THE FIELD
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.
FEATURED CASE STUDIES
Brief. Approach. Outcome.
A snapshot of recent consulting and build work — the welfare, visitor and operational wins behind each project.
HABITAT DESIGN & BUILD
Turning a car park into a South American biome
The client had an under-used hard-standing area and wanted to convert it into a mixed-species, free-flight South American habitat — meeting BIAZA welfare...
CONSTRUCTION & ENCLOSURE ENGINEERING
ETFE roofing for a tropical quadruped layer
A new tropical mammal building needed a lightweight, light-transmitting roof that would hold humidity, support live planting, and keep heating costs manageable through...
AVIARY DESIGN & FLIGHT TRAINING
Free-flight macaw aviary on a restricted site
The collection wanted a large free-flight macaw aviary, but ground conditions and adjacent infrastructure ruled out a conventional foundation.
IN 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.
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KIM SIMMONS
Linton Zoo Director, UK
From bioactive habitat design to ZIMS record-keeping, Animal Insights guided our small collection towards genuine excellence. A true partner.
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TOM BAILEY
Director, Ely Exotics
Carl worked closely with me to develop award-winning zoo signage that impressed zoo inspectors — highly commended work.
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