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Lewisburg, OH 
Animal Entertainment
139 miles from Ashland 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…
Elliston, VA
Animal Entertainment
158 miles from Ashland Traveling Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
Akron, OH
Animal Entertainment
189 miles from Ashland 
3 Verified Bookings Emmaly B. said “Very cool animals! Great interaction with the audience! He really took the time to explain each animal and take them around so everyone was able to touch…”
Akron, OH
Animal Entertainment
189 miles from Ashland
47 Verified Bookings Donna B. said “Marissa is very energetic and she knows her stuff. She is very knowledgeable and great with the kids. The adults also enjoyed her program. Highly recommend.”
Pittsburgh, PA
Animal Entertainment
196 miles from Ashland
9 Verified Bookings Justin T. said “Dan, Jessica, and Hunter were all awesome. Came in on time to set up and was professional throughout the whole time. The animals were all great! My 13…”
Maryville, TN
Animal Entertainment
202 miles from Ashland
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.”
Lowellville, OH
Pony Party / Animal Entertainment
209 miles from Ashland Misty C. said “We had a party booked with another vendor for a unicorn. They cancelled with only a few days notice and didn't offer any help. Sheila replied to…”
Youngstown, OH
Animal Entertainment
210 miles from Ashland
6 Verified Bookings Abby C. said “I hired them to show 'dragon scale' animals at a fairy tales and dragon scales event. We were expecting 30 people and ended up with at least…”
Youngstown, OH
Animal Entertainment
210 miles from Ashland 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…
Mocksville, NC
Animal Entertainment
212 miles from Ashland Pony parties and petting zoo on the farm!
Bloomington, IN
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
215 miles from Ashland
2 Verified Bookings Avery W. said “we loved the show thanks! arrived late but we adapted to it.”
Cleveland, OH
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
215 miles from Ashland
55 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…”
Woodburn, IN
Animal Entertainment
217 miles from Ashland
70 Verified Bookings Carley L. said “Hiring Indiana Wild was undoubtedly the highlight of my son's 5th birthday celebration. Beth's expertise in presenting her collection of 15…”
Fort Wayne, IN
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
224 miles from Ashland
10 Verified Bookings Myranda R. said “Joy Journey Farms is 5 stars all around. -They have a friendly staff with great communication (Derek answered all my questions and Keith was great with…”
Fillmore, IN
Animal Entertainment
236 miles from Ashland
17 Verified Bookings Steve F. said “10 out of 10! We had such a fabulous time with Master's Petting Zoo for an office party. Great chance to get outside, have a break, and love on some…”
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.
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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