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Youngstown, OH 
Animal Entertainment
14 miles from Hermitage 
6 Verified Bookings Starla S. said “We hired Komara Outdoors Reptile Education Program for our business and the families LOVED it! Ed was extremely friendly, educational, and experienced.…”
Youngstown, OH
Animal Entertainment
14 miles from Hermitage 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
14 miles from Hermitage 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…”
Ashtabula, OH
Pony Party / Animal Entertainment
47 miles from Hermitage
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”
Akron, OH
Animal Entertainment
57 miles from Hermitage
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…”
Akron, OH
Animal Entertainment
57 miles from Hermitage
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!”
Pittsburgh, PA
Animal Entertainment
60 miles from Hermitage
10 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…”
Cleveland, OH
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
67 miles from Hermitage
60 Verified Bookings Audrey L. said “We had about 15 kindergarteners over for my son's birthday and Herps Alive came to show them some reptiles. The kids LOVED it. Keith had their attention…”
State College, PA
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
138 miles from Hermitage
10 Verified Bookings Katelyn E. said “We had a Wild Kratts 4th birthday party and Holly did a wonderful job engaging our kids. She was even able to meet specific animal requests of my 4 year…”
Hamilton, ON
Animal Entertainment
143 miles from Hermitage
15 Verified Bookings Stephanie M. said “Allison is kind, patient and has so much grace! Her passion for what she does shines through and there's no doubt she has a real connection to her…”
Perry, NY
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
162 miles from Hermitage
54 Verified Bookings Hilary A. said “Noah was SO good with the amount of kids we had at our birthday party and provided them with a lot of cool details about each reptile. He made it fun…”
Belleville, MI
Animal Entertainment
170 miles from Hermitage
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…”
Boonsboro, MD
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
190 miles from Hermitage
13 Verified Bookings Robyn B. said “My 7 year old son loved his birthday party with snakes and lizards. He liked learning about the reptiles, touching them and holding them. The other 15…”
Gettysburg, PA
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
195 miles from Hermitage
36 Verified Bookings Marissa M. said “We had two shows for our different age groups, and the children LOVED it. They are still talking about all the reptiles they saw!”
Hanover, PA
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
207 miles from Hermitage
542 Verified Bookings Brittany D. said “We hired Coal Black Exotics for our son’s 5th birthday party and it was great! We had snakes, lizards, a turtle and a scorpion. Bill was great with the…”
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 1,771 quotes to event planners
Animal Entertainers rank #87 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
1,444 Animal Entertainer reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
From request to booking, it takes 1.5 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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