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Lewisburg, OH 
Animal Entertainment
82 miles from Columbus 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…
Akron, OH
Animal Entertainment
110 miles from Columbus 
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!”
Akron, OH
Animal Entertainment
110 miles from Columbus
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…”
Woodburn, IN
Animal Entertainment
126 miles from Columbus
70 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…”
Cleveland, OH
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
126 miles from Columbus
57 Verified Bookings Emily W. said “We are so happy we decided to have Herps Reptiles it was a great show! Keith was prompt, friendly, funny, and lots of hands on snakes and reptiles to…”
Fort Wayne, IN
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
136 miles from Columbus
10 Verified Bookings Korissa R. said “Nothing but great things to say about Joy Journey! We rented the petting zoo and pony rides for our child's birthday party for around 30 children.…”
Auburn, IN
Animal Entertainment
145 miles from Columbus
51 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…”
Youngstown, OH
Animal Entertainment
146 miles from Columbus
6 Verified Bookings Christine M. said “This reptile exhibit is amazing! We rented KOMARAoutdoors for two hours for our outdoor event and it was a huge hit! They are a “do over” for us-Very…”
Youngstown, OH
Animal Entertainment
146 miles from Columbus U.S. patented live fishing tank with moveable roof and P A system. 100 - 200 catchable size fish. Fishing poles, bait and fishing instructor provided. We have had…
Lowellville, OH
Pony Party / Animal Entertainment
149 miles from Columbus Amanda G. said “I really can't express my gratitude enough. Thank you so much for making my daughters birthday a huge success. It was a pleasure working with all…”
Belleville, MI
Animal Entertainment
157 miles from Columbus
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…”
Pittsburgh, PA
Animal Entertainment
162 miles from Columbus
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…”
Ashtabula, OH
Pony Party / Animal Entertainment
175 miles from Columbus
3 Verified Bookings Terrence M. said “Everyone had fun riding on the wagon or on the horses Loved my granddaughters birthday party was special for her Thanks again”
Bloomington, IN
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
196 miles from Columbus
2 Verified Bookings Ann P. said “Highly recommend this for a birthday, scout troop, school function, you name it. Very knowledgeable and wonderful with the kiddos! Had them out for my…”
Fillmore, IN
Animal Entertainment
200 miles from Columbus
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…”
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 1,870 quotes to event planners
Animal Entertainers rank #86 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
1,435 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.
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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