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Deep Run, NC 
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
49 miles from Havelock Billy S. said “The most friendly and down to earth people I've ever had come to my property, they set up quickly and provided the best birthday surprise for my…”
Raleigh, NC
Animal Entertainment
116 miles from Havelock 
2 Verified Bookings Emily H. said “RepTylers Exotics was the perfect special guest at my granddaughter’s birthday party. Emily and Tyler are so knowledgeable and found the perfect balance…”
Chesapeake, VA
Animal Entertainment
135 miles from Havelock Das said “Jack was hired for grand daughter's birthday party. It was a complete fun fest. The animals were entertaining and so was Jack! We were enthralled…”
Petersburg, VA
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
165 miles from Havelock
4 Verified Bookings Marie A. H. said “Tales & Hooves were great with communication. They were quick to set up and even started early. The kids had a lot of fun with the animals. It was…”
Morven, NC
Animal Entertainment
176 miles from Havelock
1 Verified Booking Robert P. said “Reptile 101 was a huge hit! If your child or group is interested in a unique addition to a birthday party or any type of event this will certainly create…”
Lynchburg, SC
Animal Entertainment
189 miles from Havelock Educational wolf exhibit showing the wolves pack behavior and their importance tour ecosystems. Also have close up photo opportunities.
Mocksville, NC
Animal Entertainment
218 miles from Havelock Pony parties and petting zoo on the farm!
Charlotte, NC
Animal Entertainment
224 miles from Havelock We bring various parrots to events for meet and greet, educational, and photo ops. All proceeds go to the Free Spirit Parrot Sanctuary 501c3. Pirate themed(but…
Elliston, VA
Animal Entertainment
246 miles from Havelock Traveling Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
Springfield, VA
Belly Dancer / Animal Entertainment
271 miles from Havelock
93 Verified Bookings Florence G. said “Nimeera is such a great entertainer. Her act is nicely choreographed. She also does a great job engaging the guests. Her costume (attire) was beautiful…”
Sterling, VA
Educational Entertainment / Animal Entertainment
287 miles from Havelock
21 Verified Bookings Megan R. said “We had Under the Sea come for my daughters 6th birthday. He was professional, kind, knowledgeable, and kept the kids fully engaged and entertained. Thank…”
Hanover, MD
Animal Entertainment
298 miles from Havelock
161 Verified Bookings Karin U. said “I went with the pony party for my daughter’s 2nd birthday and it was a success! They arrived on time and the son Brandon was so friendly and always had…”
Baltimore, MD
Animal Entertainment
305 miles from Havelock
48 Verified Bookings Claire S. said “The kids had a great time and the handler was very patient with all the eager guests. Thank you!”
Towson, MD
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
313 miles from Havelock
47 Verified Bookings Julie W. said “A good variety of animals. Kids and adults both really enjoyed this experience. Some of the pictures I saw prior are misleading. There is a picture of…”
Boonsboro, MD
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
322 miles from Havelock
10 Verified Bookings Shelly P. said “We booked them for my daughter’s 12th bday, and the team was fantastic. My daughter and her girl friends enjoyed learning about all the reptiles, petting…”
In the past year, Animal Entertainers have sent 1,893 quotes to event planners
Animal Entertainers rank #85 in popularity out of 542 categories on GigSalad
1,425 Animal Entertainer reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
Children’s Birthday Parties
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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