Their story
Every animal at Get To Know Animals is a rescue. Donna and Rob, the founders, give animals a second chance — there are no breeding programmes here.
Behind every smile is a story. Animals like Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula often arrive because a home changed, a rescue needed space, or someone realised wild beauty deserves expert care. We promise warmth, the right food, enrichment and keepers who know each personality. When a child presses their nose to the glass and whispers ‘hello’, that second chance becomes a lifelong memory — for them and for Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula.
One of the larger species of tarantula, the Chaco golden knee, formerly known as Grammostola aureostriata, can be expected to reach between 20 and 22 cm (8.5 in). Adults often remember: Species of spider. At Get To Know Animals we turn those wild facts into daily care — the right heat, humidity, UV where needed, climbing or digging space, and food that matches what Chaco Golden Knee Tarantulas evolved to eat.
It costs over £35,000 every month to feed, heat and care for 300+ animals. Humidity chambers, specialist foods and colony care add up — and every pound helps keep the whole mini-beast room thriving for school visits and curious kids. Adopting Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula, sponsoring a meal, funding the wish list or joining Patreon isn’t ‘extra’ — it’s how Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula eats next Tuesday when the weather is quiet and the till is slow.
You can help today: adopt Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula, buy a treat, play Get To Feed Animals, or become a monthly patron. Every pound is love you can measure in full bowls, warm lamps and wagging (or flicking) tails.