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Ada, MI 
Animal Entertainment
92 miles from Bay City The Tipsy Burros are two up-scale, adorable miniature-donkeys serving up beverages, snacks, goods, and FUN! More widely known as "Beer Burros" our gentle,…
Belleville, MI
Animal Entertainment
98 miles from Bay City 
1 Verified Booking Katrina B. said “Marc was excellent! He did my son's 5th birthday party and it was AMAZING! My son can't stop talking about it. Keep up the great work!”
Byron Center, MI
Animal Entertainment
107 miles from Bay City
5 Verified Bookings Mitzi B. said “We needed to cancel the actual event due to unforeseen circumstances, but I would highly recommend them due to how easy they are to work with and the…”
Whitehall, MI
Animal Entertainment
124 miles from Bay City
1 Verified Booking We are a traveling exotic animal experience. We are based out of West Michigan near Grand Rapids. We have multiple species of hand tame, ambassador animals that…
Auburn, IN
Animal Entertainment
165 miles from Bay City
51 Verified Bookings Christy said “Mark was the hit of the party! I would recommend him 100 times over. He was very informative about the animals and very interactive with the kids. We…”
Woodburn, IN
Animal Entertainment
178 miles from Bay City
70 Verified Bookings Cheryl C. said “This show kept littles and their bigs totally enthralled and entertained! Would highly recommend!”
Cleveland, OH
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
183 miles from Bay City
57 Verified Bookings Rebecca S. said “Keith was very professional and informative! The kids and adults both loved his sense of humor. Would definitely hire them again!”
Fort Wayne, IN
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
185 miles from Bay City
10 Verified Bookings Hanna D. said “This was the first year we hosted a petting farm at our Family & Friends event and it was a huge game changer! The kiddos and parents loved it and…”
Ashtabula, OH
Pony Party / Animal Entertainment
198 miles from Bay City
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”
Hamilton, ON
Animal Entertainment
203 miles from Bay City
10 Verified Bookings Melissa S. said “We had a wonderful party with the bunnies! The kids were so happy (especially the birthday boy) and the bunnies were delightful. Allison was so good with…”
Akron, OH
Animal Entertainment
212 miles from Bay City
47 Verified Bookings Lindsey K. said “Everyone loved Realm of the Reptile! The program was fun, educational, and involved everyone!”
Akron, OH
Animal Entertainment
212 miles from Bay City
3 Verified Bookings Marcia M. L. said “Outback Ray was the perfect addition to my Son's 6th birthday party. He was very knowledgable, friendly, kind and even funny. He had us all laughing…”
Cookstown, ON
Animal Entertainment
213 miles from Bay City Aqua Dogs is a high speed, high impact competitive dog dock jumping series that was built on being fun for the competitors and ultimately entertaining for the spectators.…
Toronto, ON
Comedy Magician / Animal Entertainment
225 miles from Bay City Joanna R. said “We were amazed with X Ray's performance this weekend. We had a 32 ft Kings table and X Ray was able to to make his way around the table warming up…”
Lake Villa, IL
Circus Entertainment / Animal Entertainment
227 miles from Bay City 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…
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 1,874 quotes to event planners
Animal Entertainers rank #87 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
1,434 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.
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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