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Petersburg, VA 
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
22 miles from Richmond 
4 Verified Bookings David C. said “My center and our children absolutely loved Tales & Hooves. The operator was friendly and very engaging with the children. I would HIGHLY recommend…”
Chesapeake, VA
Animal Entertainment
83 miles from Richmond Emily B. said “Jacks Jungle was an absolute treasure and the experience was incredibly smooth from start to finish. We booked this for our daughter’s birthday party…”
Springfield, VA
Belly Dancer / Animal Entertainment
87 miles from Richmond
93 Verified Bookings Karen L. said “Nimeera did a wonderful job at the bridal shower. Great performance and lesson. Read the crowd well for audience participation.”
Sterling, VA
Educational Entertainment / Animal Entertainment
101 miles from Richmond
21 Verified Bookings Artemisia P. said “Great show and an excellent way to kick Summer Camp off!”
Hanover, MD
Animal Entertainment
121 miles from Richmond
161 Verified Bookings Sister I. H. said “They came on time and both gentlemen were patience and kind with the children and teenagers. It was a great experience and we would love to have them…”
Baltimore, MD
Animal Entertainment
129 miles from Richmond
48 Verified Bookings Karen R. said “Rumor has it that the animals were a Huge hit at our heavily attended community picnic. Would definitely recommend!”
Towson, MD
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
136 miles from Richmond
47 Verified Bookings Crystal P. said “Educational for all ages. A great hands-on experience for the littles!♡”
Boonsboro, MD
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
136 miles from Richmond
10 Verified Bookings Scott L. said “We had wolf's exotic animal encounters come down a reptile show for our sons 4th birthday party. He absolutely loved it. They were great with the…”
Raleigh, NC
Animal Entertainment
139 miles from Richmond
2 Verified Bookings Rodney B. said “They did a great job with the kids at my daughter's birthday party. They kept the interest of 15 mostly preteen aged girls for an hour. It was both…”
Westminster, MD
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
143 miles from Richmond Kelly L. S. said “Brian couldn't have been better with the kids. The kids and the adults both loved the show.. I would do this again in a heartbeat!!”
Elliston, VA
Animal Entertainment
155 miles from Richmond Traveling Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
Hanover, PA
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
158 miles from Richmond
540 Verified Bookings Maria P. said “The kids and adults loved the show. It was very interactive and educational during the whole show so it kept the kids' attention--they didn't…”
Gettysburg, PA
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
159 miles from Richmond
33 Verified Bookings Jennifer H. said “They were on time, professional and did great with all our kids.”
Deep Run, NC
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
166 miles from Richmond Michael H. said “I was amazed at the response given by the audience that attended the petting zoo at a recent festival. The people who entered the petting zoo were various…”
York, PA
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
172 miles from Richmond Alyssa C. said “We had 17 kids at our party yesterday and hired critter connections to come do a presentation. First of all, we were able to hire them pretty last minute…”
In the past year, Animal Entertainers have sent 1,908 quotes to event planners
Animal Entertainers rank #85 in popularity out of 542 categories on GigSalad
1,424 Animal Entertainer reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
Children’s Birthday Parties, Birthday Parties, and Convention/Trade Shows
From request to booking, it takes 1.4 days (on average) to hire an Animal Entertainer
Live animals are a fun entertainment choice for all ages. Hire everything from exotic animal shows and reptile shows to petting zoos and pony parties. Animal encounters can be both entertaining and educational, making them perfect for birthday parties, school fairs, corporate events, and more. Find the best animal entertainers near you on GigSalad!
The cost of hiring animal entertainment will vary depending on the type of show or animals you want to have. Exotic animals will be more expensive than ponies or farm animals. Larger events that might require more animals will also increase the cost. Contact local animal professionals to get a quote customized for your event.
When looking for animal entertainment companies, take the time to browse profiles to learn more about their services. Read about their party packages, look at photos and videos, and check out reviews from past clients. While talking with animal ambassadors, discuss important things like licenses, safety guidelines, space requirements, and other special considerations. Be sure to also check for any animal restrictions at your venue or within your neighborhood or city.
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