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New Lenox, IL 
Animal Entertainment
17 miles from Homewood 
29 Verified Bookings Sarah B. said “Incredible Bats came and presented at our Senior Center yesterday and their presentation was phenomenal!! It was the perfect balance of information and…”
Lombard, IL
Animal Entertainment
28 miles from Homewood
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…”
McHenry, IL
Animal Entertainment
62 miles from Homewood
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…
Lake Villa, IL
Circus Entertainment / Animal Entertainment
63 miles from Homewood 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…
Mukwonago, WI
Educational Entertainment / Animal Entertainment
96 miles from Homewood
18 Verified Bookings Janet K. said “Petting zoo was a huge hit with children and adults. Informative and friendly staff handled animals with respect and effectively cleaned up and left party…”
Byron Center, MI
Animal Entertainment
131 miles from Homewood
5 Verified Bookings Taylor K. said “I cannot say enough good things about Nicole, her goats, and her business! All around, Nicole was fantastic to work with - she even had custom coloring…”
Fort Wayne, IN
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
135 miles from Homewood
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
135 miles from Homewood
51 Verified Bookings Tina G. said “Kids really enjoyed the show”
Fillmore, IN
Animal Entertainment
140 miles from Homewood
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…”
Whitehall, MI
Animal Entertainment
144 miles from Homewood
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…
Ada, MI
Animal Entertainment
146 miles from Homewood 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,…
Woodburn, IN
Animal Entertainment
148 miles from Homewood
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…”
Bloomington, IN
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
176 miles from Homewood
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…”
Lewisburg, OH
Animal Entertainment
202 miles from Homewood 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…
Belleville, MI
Animal Entertainment
219 miles from Homewood
1 Verified Booking Ashley K. said “Mark was amazing! My son LOVED every second of the animal/ reptile show. Mark was fun, energetic, education and funny!! The kids and adults had so much…”
In the past year, Animal Entertainers have sent 1,895 quotes to event planners
Animal Entertainers rank #85 in popularity out of 542 categories on GigSalad
1,424 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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