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 Mexican Red 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 Mexican Red Knee Tarantula.
Brachypelma hamorii is a vulnerable species of tarantula found in Mexico. It has been confused with B. smithi; both have been called Mexican redknee tarantulas. Adults often remember: Species of arachnid. 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 Mexican Red 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 Mexican Red Knee Tarantula, sponsoring a meal, funding the wish list or joining Patreon isn’t ‘extra’ — it’s how Mexican Red Knee Tarantula eats next Tuesday when the weather is quiet and the till is slow.
You can help today: adopt Mexican Red 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.