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Spanaway, WA 
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
34 miles from Mercer Island 
51 Verified Bookings Lona R. said “What a wonderful time we all had. Logan was so kind to our residents.”
Portland, OR
Animal Entertainment
144 miles from Mercer Island
70 Verified Bookings Sally F. said “Rich was amazing. He captured the attention of 40+ 5 year olds and their parents for the entire hour. He featured a great mix of reptiles and told their…”
Falls City, OR
Animal Entertainment
196 miles from Mercer Island
11 Verified Bookings Haddi M. said “The dogs were awesome and my campers loved it, but Greg also threw in lots of little life lessons for our kids that were so sweet and lovely. Would book…”
Live Oak, CA
Circus Entertainment / Animal Entertainment
574 miles from Mercer Island Circus of the Moon is a theatrical circus performance company based in Santa Cruz, CA. Conceived during the COVID-19 shutdown, Kelsey na Gealaí (Founder) felt inspired…
Napa, CA
Animal Entertainment
641 miles from Mercer Island
181 Verified Bookings Michelle T. said “Wild About Monkey's did it again - we had the best event ever thanks to Kevin and his cast of amazing animals. The experience was educational, funny,…”
San Francisco, CA
Animal Entertainment
677 miles from Mercer Island
1 Verified Booking The Insect Discovery Lab is a once in a lifetime hands-on experience for birthday parties or corporate events .Once you hold a giant African millipede life will…
San Francisco, CA
Horse Drawn Carriage / Animal Entertainment
677 miles from Mercer Island
2 Verified Bookings Monica M. said “What a wonderful anniversary surprise! After dinner, this beautiful horse & carriage were waiting to take my boyfriend and I on a special route in…”
San Ramon, CA
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
678 miles from Mercer Island PACKAGE DEALS You can CUSTOMIZE YOUR OWN MOBILE PETTING ZOO PARTY 🎈🎉 OR EVENTS* PETTING ZOO ANIMALS Bunnies, Mini Pigs, Piglets, Ducks, Baby Goats, Toy La Manchas,…
Salt Lake City, UT
Animal Entertainment
694 miles from Mercer Island
52 Verified Bookings Alayna M. said “They were amazing to work with and the owls were majestic! Loved having them for our event!”
West Jordan, UT
Animal Entertainment
700 miles from Mercer Island
4 Verified Bookings Shelly B. said “We loved Dazzle Dogs!”
Pleasant Grove, UT
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
720 miles from Mercer Island
124 Verified Bookings Stephanie N. said “These little animals came by our office and made everyone's day! I would definitely recommend this for a group event, everyone had a great time!…”
Las Vegas, NV
Children’s Party Entertainment / Animal Entertainment
867 miles from Mercer Island
29 Verified Bookings Thalia said “My kids loved the face paint and balloons”
Las Vegas, NV
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
867 miles from Mercer Island
2 Verified Bookings Kristen R. said “They came to the preschool I work for and the kids loved all the animals. The lady that brought the animals was so nice, patient and informative. Would…”
Las Vegas, NV
Animal Entertainment
867 miles from Mercer Island Jump! The Ultimate Dog Show has provided the very best in Canine Entertainment for over 30 Years! All of the Canine stars have been rescued or adopted from shelters…
Pinon Hills, CA
Animal Entertainment
938 miles from Mercer Island
1 Verified Booking Nadine E. said “Jenny was really easy to work with. She always answered quickly. She was on time and very nice, all the kids had a blast!”
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 1,871 quotes to event planners
Animal Entertainers rank #86 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
1,435 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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