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Lewisburg, OH 
Animal Entertainment
19 miles from Richmond We offer a fun and educational program OR interactive display for you library, nursing home, daycare center, school, company event or festival! Want to ensure your…
Fort Wayne, IN
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
87 miles from Richmond 
10 Verified Bookings Hanna D. said “This was the first year we hosted a petting farm at our Family & Friends event and it was a huge game changer! The kiddos and parents loved it and…”
Woodburn, IN
Animal Entertainment
90 miles from Richmond
71 Verified Bookings Rebecca S. said “Indiana Wild did a great job at our birthday party. The presenter was well informed and handled all the animals very professionally. She was responsive…”
Bloomington, IN
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
99 miles from Richmond
2 Verified Bookings Avery W. said “we loved the show thanks! arrived late but we adapted to it.”
Fillmore, IN
Animal Entertainment
100 miles from Richmond
17 Verified Bookings Emily M. said “Masters Petting Zoo was the perfect addition to my daughter's third birthday party! She absolutely loved petting all the animals and all the kids…”
Auburn, IN
Animal Entertainment
107 miles from Richmond
52 Verified Bookings Priscilla W. said “Mark visited our nursing home facility recently and did an amazing job! He was very polite and engaging with our residents. He also offered lots of education…”
Belleville, MI
Animal Entertainment
180 miles from Richmond
1 Verified Booking Tara S. said “Mark was amazing from the first time I talked to him on the phone about my son's 6th birthday party! He was genuinely interested in knowing what…”
Akron, OH
Animal Entertainment
197 miles from Richmond
3 Verified Bookings Jeremy B. said “I saw Outback Ray's Amazing Animal Show at Cafe O'Play a while back. Who knew we had such an incredible live animal show in the area? The kids…”
Akron, OH
Animal Entertainment
197 miles from Richmond
47 Verified Bookings Darlene B. said “This girl is awesome! So energetic and had a great connection with the kids everyone talked about what an amazing show it was!”
New Lenox, IL
Animal Entertainment
199 miles from Richmond
31 Verified Bookings Tammy said “I wanted to do something special this year for my son’s birthday since it was going to be something small this year. I found Incredible Bats and my son…”
Cleveland, OH
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
203 miles from Richmond
60 Verified Bookings Audrey L. said “We had about 15 kindergarteners over for my son's birthday and Herps Alive came to show them some reptiles. The kids LOVED it. Keith had their attention…”
Byron Center, MI
Animal Entertainment
211 miles from Richmond
5 Verified Bookings Mitzi B. said “We needed to cancel the actual event due to unforeseen circumstances, but I would highly recommend them due to how easy they are to work with and the…”
Lombard, IL
Animal Entertainment
216 miles from Richmond
6 Verified Bookings Agnes L. said “Kim and her animals were the perfect addition to our celebration. She was organized, informative, entertaining, and patient with all the big and little…”
Ada, MI
Animal Entertainment
219 miles from Richmond The Tipsy Burros are two up-scale, adorable miniature-donkeys serving up beverages, snacks, goods, and FUN! More widely known as "Beer Burros" our gentle,…
Youngstown, OH
Animal Entertainment
240 miles from Richmond
6 Verified Bookings Starla S. said “We hired Komara Outdoors Reptile Education Program for our business and the families LOVED it! Ed was extremely friendly, educational, and experienced.…”
On average, animal entertainment costs $300-$400. The price may vary depending on your location, length of the event, travel costs, and the types of animals you want to have. Exotic animal shows are often more expensive than a petting zoo or pony ride.
Animal entertainment is most often booked for 1 hour. However, it largely depends on the specific animal entertainment you are booking. Some live animal shows can be shortened, while other interactive animal experiences could be booked for longer events.
There are all kinds of animal entertainment that work for many events. You can book a show with animals performing tricks or have an animal ambassador introduce your guests to unique or exotic animals. Animals are a great educational tool as well, allowing kids and adults alike to learn about and interact with various wildlife. Other popular types of animal entertainment include petting zoos, pony rides, and reptile shows.
Animals are fun, but it’s important to remember that they can sometimes carry germs that may be harmful to people. Keep your party guests safe by washing your hands frequently after touching any animals or having hand sanitizing stations nearby. Also, be careful not to bring food or drinks near the animals. Of course, defer to the company you are hiring to get a complete list of dos and don’ts for keeping your event safe. Double-check vaccination records for all applicable animals.
Most animal entertainment companies will bring everything they need for their show. However, you should still inquire about any needs or help you can provide. Depending on the entertainment, they may need a certain amount of setup or performance space. They may also require certain notices to be printed up and handed out to your guests about proper animal interaction and safety tips. You should also ask about anything you should make sure is NOT present in the space where the animals will be.
Everyone loves animals, which means animal shows and petting zoos are a guaranteed hit for events of all types – especially ones with children present! Depending on your party budget, animal entertainment is great for birthday parties, community events, school fairs, festivals, or any outdoor celebration.
In the past year, Animal Entertainers have sent 1,771 quotes to event planners
Animal Entertainers rank #87 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
1,444 Animal Entertainer reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
Birthday Parties
From request to booking, it takes 1.5 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.
Once you find the animal company you want to hire, finalize the booking on GigSalad. Our full-service platform makes it easy to book entertainment for your event. You can communicate with vendors, confirm the details of the contract or booking agreement, and make a secure payment all in one place. Every GigSalad booking is covered by our Worry-Free Guarantee, so you can rest easy knowing we’ve got your back.
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