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Raleigh, NC 
Animal Entertainment
50 miles from Burlington 
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…”
Mocksville, NC
Animal Entertainment
64 miles from Burlington Pony parties and petting zoo on the farm!
Elliston, VA
Animal Entertainment
89 miles from Burlington Traveling Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
Morven, NC
Animal Entertainment
91 miles from Burlington
1 Verified Booking John W. said “Knowledgeable and fun, these guys were great! The animals are unique and interesting to handle. Very happy to have met these guys!”
Charlotte, NC
Animal Entertainment
99 miles from Burlington 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…
Deep Run, NC
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
117 miles from Burlington 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…”
Petersburg, VA
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
137 miles from Burlington
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…”
Lynchburg, SC
Animal Entertainment
146 miles from Burlington Educational wolf exhibit showing the wolves pack behavior and their importance tour ecosystems. Also have close up photo opportunities.
Chesapeake, VA
Animal Entertainment
181 miles from Burlington Miyoung K. said “Went to a bday party where Jack presented some beautiful reptiles (albino python!), trauntula, bunny, alligator, scorpion and sugar glider! What's…”
Springfield, VA
Belly Dancer / Animal Entertainment
223 miles from Burlington
93 Verified Bookings Prassanni S. said “Arrived on time and engaged everyone in the party.”
Sterling, VA
Educational Entertainment / Animal Entertainment
229 miles from Burlington
21 Verified Bookings Kelsey H. said “We booked Under the Sea for a 1-hour presentation for our small day camp. Our campers, aged 4-12, all loved it! They were all engaged and loved learning…”
Maryville, TN
Animal Entertainment
255 miles from Burlington
49 Verified Bookings Jessica O. said “Lori was absolutely amazing and brought so many reptiles my kids and their friends loved! She was patient with the kids and let them take their time to…”
Boonsboro, MD
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
255 miles from Burlington
10 Verified Bookings Danielle H. said “We booked Wolfe’s for my son’s birthday party and it was a huge hit! Joe was incredibly professional and organized in the planning stage, they arrived…”
Hanover, MD
Animal Entertainment
261 miles from Burlington
161 Verified Bookings Jennifer B. said “Cowboy Barry brought a horse and a pony to our church to provide horse rides during our Vacation Bible School. Not only did the children (and adults)…”
Baltimore, MD
Animal Entertainment
269 miles from Burlington
48 Verified Bookings Ashley S. said “Very professional and entertaining”
In the past year, Animal Entertainers have sent 1,895 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 and Retirement Community Events
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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