Explora BioLabs

Explora BioLabs, acquired by Charles River in April 2022, is a trusted leader in turnkey vivarium rental facilities and vivarium management services. The organization provides flexible, expertly staffed facilities offering rentable vivarium labs ranging from a few cages to private vivarium rooms.

Core Service Offerings:

• CRADL® Rentable Vivarium Labs – Flexible vivarium space with expert staffing
• Vivarium and Operations Staffing – Experienced animal care, veterinary, and management personnel; operations and regulatory guidance
• Research Animal and Facility Training – Online and in-person training, certification, and professional development for veterinarians, scientists, and lab technicians
• Vivarium Operations Consulting – Expert support for workflow optimization and accreditation preparation
• Vivarium Design and Build Support – Architectural, mechanical, and electrical engineering expertise for new or renovated vivarium facilities

As part of Charles River's Insourcing Solutions® portfolio, Explora BioLabs combines the best features of both organizations to deliver consistent, high-quality vivarium services.