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Fillmore, IN 
Animal Entertainment
87 miles from Mattoon 
17 Verified Bookings Gabrielle W. said “Such a hit for the kids to have for a farm birthday party. We all enjoyed the animals.”
Bloomington, IN
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
101 miles from Mattoon
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…”
St Louis, MO
Pony Party / Animal Entertainment
114 miles from Mattoon
98 Verified Bookings Jessica G. said “Everyone enjoyed the animals! The staff was right on time and very friendly.”
St Peters, MO
Animal Entertainment
130 miles from Mattoon Dove Release for any occasion. Funerals, Memorials, Weddings or any Event.
New Lenox, IL
Animal Entertainment
142 miles from Mattoon
29 Verified Bookings Eric D. S. said “Couldn't have been any better!”
Lombard, IL
Animal Entertainment
167 miles from Mattoon
5 Verified Bookings Leah C. said “Kim was on time, patient, and very educational for my bunch of mostly kinders for a birthday party for my son. She took her time explaining each animal…”
Fulton, MO
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
197 miles from Mattoon
26 Verified Bookings Tryphena B. said “They were on time and very informational. They showed a lot of patience with of bigger group and young kiddos who were vocal. Very friendly and my son…”
McHenry, IL
Animal Entertainment
197 miles from Mattoon
1 Verified Booking Cold blood Parties is a traveling reptile show servicing Northern Illinois and Chicagoland area. We believe in Education through Interaction. Our hands on approach…
Fort Wayne, IN
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
203 miles from Mattoon
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.…”
Lake Villa, IL
Circus Entertainment / Animal Entertainment
203 miles from Mattoon We have dogs trained to perform stunts and tricks that make children of all ages Smile and laugh and be totally amazed. Dogs do over 40 tricks such as climbing…
Lewisburg, OH
Animal Entertainment
205 miles from Mattoon 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…
Woodburn, IN
Animal Entertainment
217 miles from Mattoon
70 Verified Bookings Burst F. E. L. said “Definitely recommend and will use again.”
Auburn, IN
Animal Entertainment
218 miles from Mattoon
51 Verified Bookings Patrick V. said “Mark and his friends were amazing. The children really enjoyed the experience. Strongly recommended.”
Mukwonago, WI
Educational Entertainment / Animal Entertainment
234 miles from Mattoon
18 Verified Bookings Jenni M. said “Would recommend. They truly made our event special. The kids (and adults) loved the animals!”
Nashville, TN
Animal Entertainment
245 miles from Mattoon
22 Verified Bookings Jenna Y. said “We had an amazing experience with Mike and his animals. He was so kind with our kids and the animals were so sweet and friendly. We loved hearing about…”
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
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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