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Petersburg, VA 
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
81 miles from Charlottesville 
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…”
Springfield, VA
Belly Dancer / Animal Entertainment
87 miles from Charlottesville
93 Verified Bookings Rakesh L. said “Very professional and on time. Executed everything as decied.”
Sterling, VA
Educational Entertainment / Animal Entertainment
88 miles from Charlottesville
21 Verified Bookings Julie E. said “What a great show the children and families had a great time”
Elliston, VA
Animal Entertainment
111 miles from Charlottesville Traveling Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
Boonsboro, MD
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
111 miles from Charlottesville
10 Verified Bookings Encounter C. O. G. said “Joe & assist were just wonderful. Very informative and engaging. The Children loved it .”
Hanover, MD
Animal Entertainment
124 miles from Charlottesville
161 Verified Bookings Mackenzie K. said “We had a great Easter brunch turnout, and Cowboy Barry and his team were professional, on time, and a hit with our guests! We will definitely be working…”
Baltimore, MD
Animal Entertainment
133 miles from Charlottesville
48 Verified Bookings Mike L. said “Very pleased with the animal selection. My daughter loved the chinchilla. Prompt arrival and professional service. 30 min would have been too short but…”
Westminster, MD
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
133 miles from Charlottesville Tejal E. said “Brian’s reptile show was the highlight of our 5 year old son’s birthday party. The party was small - only 5 kids - and all were riveted by the amazing…”
Towson, MD
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
139 miles from Charlottesville
47 Verified Bookings Noor M. said “We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Fangs, Frogs, and More at Storybook Cottage! The gentleman who brought the animals was incredibly kind,…”
Gettysburg, PA
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
141 miles from Charlottesville
33 Verified Bookings Marissa M. said “We had two shows for our different age groups, and the children LOVED it. They are still talking about all the reptiles they saw!”
Hanover, PA
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
146 miles from Charlottesville
540 Verified Bookings Lauren K. said “I cannot say enough good things about Bill from Coal Black Exotics! I was in a pinch to find a replacement for my sons birthday party after another individual…”
Chesapeake, VA
Animal Entertainment
148 miles from Charlottesville 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…”
Raleigh, NC
Animal Entertainment
156 miles from Charlottesville
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…”
York, PA
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
163 miles from Charlottesville Veronica F. said “I booked this company for my sons 1st birthday party... the adults and kids had a great time enjoying the animals and we will most definitely be using…”
Pittsburgh, PA
Animal Entertainment
185 miles from Charlottesville
9 Verified Bookings Mike F. said “We booked Animal Attractions - The Wallen Legacy for our daughter's 10th birthday party. I can't recommend Dan and his crew enough. They were…”
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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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