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Charlotte, NC 
Animal Entertainment
45 miles from Hickory 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…
Mocksville, NC
Animal Entertainment
45 miles from Hickory Pony parties and petting zoo on the farm!
Morven, NC
Animal Entertainment
97 miles from Hickory 
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…”
Elliston, VA
Animal Entertainment
120 miles from Hickory Traveling Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
Lynchburg, SC
Animal Entertainment
137 miles from Hickory Educational wolf exhibit showing the wolves pack behavior and their importance tour ecosystems. Also have close up photo opportunities.
Maryville, TN
Animal Entertainment
147 miles from Hickory
49 Verified Bookings David L. said “This was a great event for a 4 year old birthday. Lori did a great job being patient with all of the kids. Great experience.”
Raleigh, NC
Animal Entertainment
152 miles from Hickory
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…”
Athens, TN
Animal Entertainment
184 miles from Hickory
1 Verified Booking We do interactive live animal programs for all events and occasions! Tennessee only.
Grayson, GA
Trackless Train / Animal Entertainment
195 miles from Hickory Starre C. said “My niece recently came home from being in the hospital for almost 4 months waiting for a heart transplant. I gratefully found Pet Parties and rented a…”
Deep Run, NC
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
209 miles from Hickory 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…”
Atlanta, GA
Dance Troupe / Animal Entertainment
221 miles from Hickory
18 Verified Bookings Darlene H. said “Endless entertainment did a great job performing at the wedding!”
Petersburg, VA
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
242 miles from Hickory
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
291 miles from Hickory Tammie M. said “These guys came out to Frightmare, where I work, and gave a great experience. Sharing their love of all creatures with our customers. They were so nice,…”
Nashville, TN
Animal Entertainment
306 miles from Hickory
22 Verified Bookings Bree H. said “Michael was super nice and so easy to work with! Communication through the whole booking process and after was great. Plus the animals were absolute sweeties!”
Springfield, VA
Belly Dancer / Animal Entertainment
311 miles from Hickory
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…”
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
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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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