Coal Black Exotics

The kids and adults loved the show. It was very interactive and educational during the whole show so it kept the kids' attention--they didn't have to wait until the end to hold or touch the snakes and spiders, etc. We are already planning to book again for next year!

I cannot say enough good things about Bill from Coal Black Exotics! I was in a pinch to find a replacement for my sons birthday party after another individual had to cancel on us the week of. He provided us with a response and quote quickly and we were able to book his services for our event which SAVED THE DAY! He brought the perfect mix of reptiles, was patient and calm through the kids excitement, was very knowledgeable about the reptiles and shared lots of fun facts. I’m pretty sure everyone left knowing something new!! Those who were not comfortable with snakes even felt safe and curious, including myself which is saying A LOT! Everyone who wanted was able to touch and hold every creature he brought to the show and those who did not wish to do so were respected and not pressured. I am a professional photographer and captured so many priceless expressions on the faces of our friends and family in attendance. This was an experience we will never forget and most of all, our birthday boy was elated. 10/10 recommend this experience for your reptile lovers and Coal Black Exotics!

We loved our reptile show at the library! The presenters were so knowledgeable, and did an awesome job keeping our very large group focused and listening.

Theresa brought an awesome group of animals to our son's sixth birthday party. The kids (and adults) were completely entertained. She was a wealth of knowledge and was so patient with kiddos who wanted to pet, hold when it was appropriate, and ask LOTS of questions. We would highly recommend this experience. Thank you for making our party a great one.

Great family show for all ages! Very fun and educational.

Coal Black Exotics came out and did a show for our campers and were amazing! The variety of animals, the information relayed to the campers, and the ability to touch the animals was great! From snakes to a special turtle to hissing cockroaches, the animals were calm and the stars of the show! They showed up on time, professional, and answered all of the questions our campers had!

We had 16 children attend this event ages ranging from 1-12 and they all enjoyed it! Educational and entertaining.

Great show! Everyone had a great experience!

Everything was wonderful. Better than expected.

They are always a favorite at our Summer Reading Program!

This is not our first Coal Black Exotics program, and it certainly won't be our last! Great entertainment for the kids during our Summer Reading Program with lots of opportunities to interact with super cool animals. Thank you, Coal Black Exotics!

From toddlers to adults, we all had the best time with the reptile show! Educational but also kept all the kids attention. Highly recommended for the highlight of any party

We had Coal Black Exotics come to our library for a summer reading program and it was fantastic. Despite a challenging patron, they provided so much information and a great opportunity for kids and adults alike! We had so much positive feedback from our patrons and can't wait to book them for next summer. We recommend them wholeheartedly and the 5-star rating is deserved.

They did a great Job at our event. The kids absolutely loved it! Would reccommend to any school!

10/10 would refer them to anybody interested in any of their shows for any type of entertainment. He answered any and all questions from adults and children. Definitely will book with them again!

Coal Black Exotics provided a wonderful, unique, educational program with a variety of creatures. They knew how to work with children and kept the attention of the entire audience. They took time to show the reptiles up close, shared interesting facts about each one, worked well with children of all ages, and everyone had an excellent experience! They were on time, affordable, came prepared, dressed appropriately, very accommodating, kind and friendly. We can't wait to have them again next time!

We had Coal Black Exotics come for our son’s 5th birthday party and they were a hit! All of the kids loved interacting with the reptiles and learning about them. It was fun but also educational! They did a phenomenal job, HIGHLY recommend them for your next event!

The Reptile zoo was a perfect addition to our school picnic! The staff was wonderful and the students loved being able to interact with the animals!

My students enjoyed interacting with the reptiles! They had so much fun touching and holding the huge snack. Seeing their face when the giant cockroaches were brought out was priceless. This is my 3rd time hiring Coal Black Exotics! Thank you for an awesome experience as usual!

They were great, educational but fun! Kids had a great time and loved being able to touch the reptiles. Definitely recommend!

Coal Black Exotics were absolutely amazing with our special needs group of students ranging from Kindergarteners to 5th grade. Everyone loved it!

The show was very educational. There was various varieties of animals. The show was smooth flowing, engaging and good experience

Coal Black Exotics visited for our Cub Scout Event with about 150 kids and adults in attendance. It was fantastic and made our event extra special!

A variety of critters kept the kids entertained. Parents will appreciate the education aspect!

The children had an amazing time. They were able to touch the different snakes and reptiles. He explained and answered questions. So glad we had this company at the birthday party. The children loved it!!!

Wow! They were absolutely fantastic!! Kids loved them. They were very knowledgeable and had great patience will all the students. I would hire them over and over again!

We had coal black exotics come out for our 10 year olds birthday party, they were so kind, the show was not only fun but very informative! The kids all loved it. I would highly recommend hiring them for any party/event!

Both presenters were highly educated on the animals they brought. They were also extremely patient with group of crazy kiddos!

Very informative and interactive. The students loved it!

My boys and their friends are still talking about it! She was a absolute hit and so good with all the kids of all ages! Highly recommend!

All the kids and even the adults loved the show! Prompt, friendly, and easy to work with!

We had a great experience with Coal Black Exotics. She did a fabulous job interacting and teaching the kids in a way that was engaging and easy to understand. I know everyone, kids and adults, loved it and it will definitely be a party worth remembering!

Thank you, so much! The kids loved it!

We had over 70 children attend this event and they loved it! Very educational and they really enjoyed being able to touch the reptiles.

We had the show for a 50th birthday party. It was a large party, but they made sure to give the guest of honor first touch and were patient with the large group. A good variety of animals came and the host was very knowledgeable on all of them. Highly recommend!

We had them come to our daycare center and it was an amazing experience. We learned so many new things about the animals they brought. They made sure to bring plenty of animals we could all touch. The kids absolutely loved it. As the kids left that's all they would talk about with their parents!

We brought Coal Black Exotics out for a family event at our church. They were really easy to work with through the whole process, receptive to our needs, and brought us awesome animals! The presentation was professional and they were great with the kids and participants of all ages, helping folks meet and learn about the animals. Thanks so much for making our day!

Absolutely worth it!!! The kids loved every second!

This is a repeat event for us with a Coal Black Exotics. They do a wonderful show for us every time. They keep the kids interested and they’re very patient with the children. I highly recommend them.

All of the kids had a excellent time they are still talking about it three days later I will be recommending them to any one wanting a reptile show for a kids birthday party

Theresa was very accommodating and was able to keep the audience involved the whole hour. She was informative and interesting with the different animals that she brought.

I love that it was a girl doing the presenting and she was well informed, on time and the price was right.

The kids at our party had a blast! They’ve been talking about it for days at school! Parents who stayed to watch were so impressed by the information that was shared and the patience and kindness that was presented! Highly recommend!

My daughter had her 4th birthday party and we booked coal black exotics, they were amazing! Not only can you hold almost every animal they bring, but you also get to learn a lot about the animals too! The kids were so into it but the adults all were too! 10/10 best experience I would’ve ever hoped for.

Timely turnover between groups of kids and great patience with the little ones. Great for all ages between 2-12 they all had a blast!

Watching the kids whispering to each other about the snakes and reptiles that they took chances to get closer to, they were 100% awed by them. They had a great time learning about the animals. This is our second time working with Coal Black Exotics during our town festival, and we look forward to working with this family business again in the future!

The Petting Zoo was definitely a hit at our annual Summer Celebration. Everyone enjoyed seeing, learning, and holding the reptiles. There was always a crowd of people by their table for most of the event. The staff arrived early to set up. Definitely a great crew!!

Even though it poured raining all day they showed up on time! Everyone enjoyed the reptiles, Debbie the snake was one of the favs. We enjoyed the show thank you guys!

Great to work with and very knowledgeable. Work well with kids and adults.

We had a great experience! The children loved the variety of reptiles. The staff member was very knowledgeable and answered questions without hesitation. Would have back again in the future.

Coal Black Exotics was a huge hit for son’s birthday party. Kids and adults loved seeing, petting and for some even holding the animals. I would definitely hire again and highly recommend booking for your upcoming events.

Coal Black Exotics does a wonderful show for young children. The Tortoise is always the favorite of everyone!
This is the second year that we have enjoyed their animals. Hope to see them next year!

So happy with our event. Both centers loved the reptiles, and the staff were great! So knowledgeable and wonderful with the kids!

Wonderful show for the kids

They came, set up and started entertaining the kids, adults and whole party. They are there to answer questions and tell you about the animals. Great people and the animals were so awesome! We loved the tortoise and the giant snake!

Our Patrons loved the show and raved about it on Facebook after. Thanks again for coming out!

We are never disappointed with a Coal Black Exotics program during our Summer Reading Program. We always have a great turnout at the fun and educational show. I learn something new every year. Teresa is knowledgeable and patient with the children and is always willing to answer questions. I highly recommend this event for everyone!

They arrived on time and ready to go.

I have used this group for a couple of years now and they are always a crowd pleaser! They are always punctual and have a quick and easy set up. I always enjoy seeing the children interact with the animals, many they have never seen before. Also, the presenters teach about the animals as the interactions happen. I would recommend this group for anything!

So good with the kids!!!

Coal Black Exotics always provide a stellar experience for students. The mother/daughter team did an amazing job. They were very good with our kindergarten students. The is a great alternative to going on end of the year field trips. Thanks again Coal Black Exotics for another job well done. We even got the Principal and assistant Principal involved with touching the big snake!!

Mrs. Irvin
Taft Primary School

We loved it

We had an amazing time! Our kids were enthralled and they learned so much!!

Loved having them visit my kindergarten classroom! Kids were able to touch many of the animals brought and there were a great variety to keep the attention of all!

Teresa was so informative and so patient with the kids! They had a blast! I would DEFINITELY recommend

After reading the reviews, I was really excited to have them for my daughters 6th birthday. Unfortunately, it seemed like the host (not sure her name) wanted to be anywhere but around kids or any of us for that matter. In the beginning the kids were excited and engaged but her lack of energy and snarky comments did not fair well for most of my guest. I had to force my daughter (the birthday girl) to sit through it despite her protest. At one point one child asked a question and her response was “the answer has not changed since the last time you asked me.” These were the typical rebuttals, as the kids started to withdraw as the minutes continued. Thank goodness for the tortoise and monitor, as they helped the kids bounce back from a show that had so much potential if only the host actually like children. The icing on the cake was when it was time for them to leave and the host waited after I said goodbye, as she clearly was hoping for a tip. To make the torture stop, I ran inside to find cash to end the show completely.

On a positive note, they were punctual and brought the monitor we requested. Also, her helper was quiet but was pleasant when we engaged her.

This was the perfect idea to top off my safari themed party! And the host was excellent the kids had an amazing time.

Great Job!!

Great show!

This is our 2nd year with Coal Exotics and we really enjoyed the presentation! The kids loved learning and being able to touch so many animals. I think our favorite was Chun Lee who we wanted to enroll as our new student!

At our son’s third birthday party, every animal was so gentle and sweet. We had three young children, some teenagers, and adults at our party. Every age group enjoyed their time and interactions. We would definitely recommend booking!

We used Coal Black Exotics for our Cub Scout event. They were awesome! They showed a large variety of reptiles and insects, and the kids loved petting and holding exotic animals. Very knowledgeable and interesting presentation.

The reptile show was perfect for my daughters birthday. It was exactly what we wanted and she got to handle all the reptiles which was her dream come true. The handler was engaging, nice, and knowledgeable.

The approximately 24 children (ranging in ages 4-11) were absolutely rapt. So were some of the parents. All the kids were able to hold or touch all none venomous creatures. I believe there were 2 lizards, 5 snakes, a tortoise, some hissing cockroaches, & a scorpion. It was a huge hit!

Theresa and Izzy did a great job! They were professional, on time and were able to captivate 35, 5 year olds for an hour. We can’t wait to have Coal Black Exotics back at our country club!

Coal Black Exotics was the perfect choice for my daughters 10th birthday party! The animals were wonderful and the education portion was such a treat! My party mostly consisted if homeschool kids, so they were in their element.
Great pricing and they don't rush it. Don't forget to tip!

My students got to experience reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids up close and personal. Very informative presentation.

Coal Black Exotics were easy to book and very reasonable in cost. They arrived at our school early to set up and check the area. They brought a microphone but decided not to use it in the small cafeteria. We had an audience of about 100 K-5 students. The presenter talked about each animal and then let the kids touch or hold almost all of them. The ones they didn't have time to touch, the students were able to see on their way out of the program. The presenters also provided hand sanitizer for the students. One parent let me know afterward that their student couldn't stop talking about their experience with Coal Black Exotics. We will have them return next year!

CBE came for my sons 7th birthday! The kids enjoyed every minute! Would absolutely use them for future parties!

We were soo impressed with the presentation of all the reptiles and interactions ! Definitely was a hit at my son’s birthday party. Would definitely recommend them!!

Thank you!!

Theresa did a WONDERFUL show. She arrived on time and was very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Coal Black Exotics provided a fun & interactive show for a kid’s birthday party we hosted! The kids (and adults) were totally mesmerized by all the different reptiles, spiders & bugs! I definitely recommend them!

I would recommend Coal Black Exotics again and again! The kids all had a great time and learned a little bit about reptiles. Loved every minute!!

To say that my son had a great time at his party is an understatement! Our presenter was kind, patient, and so knowledgeable. She was able to entertain while educating and did a great job answering everyone's questions. She also brought an array of reptiles for the kids to interact with and hold, which is my son's favorite! I would highly recommend hiring this company for an event.

Very fun and informative. Great price.

The kids loved Coal Black Exotics at our fall fun fest. They were a great addition to the fest.

I surprised my son for his 7th birthday with the reptile show, everyone including myself absolutely loved it! The person who came in was nice, professional, punctual and charismatic. Her animals were clean and friendly. The show lasted about 45 mins, she explained each species and allowed petting to whomever wanted too. I definitely recommend!

I couldn’t believe how cool this was! We booked coal black for my sons 6th birthday totally on a whim. We were pleasantly surprised! She was on time, knew how to control the kids and keep them engaged- even the parents were into it! Kids were able to touch and hold every reptile she brought and I’ve never seen so many young kids that still for an hour! Definitely would recommend them and use them again!

Everything went great! The paying process was even easier! Highly recommend!

Coal Black Exotics was so fun to have for my daughters birthday party! They were here for a little over the hour which was perfect for the kids attention. They gave everyone the chance to touch every animal they brought & answered so many questions! They were so very patient & had so much great information to share! I highly recommend this to anyone considering it!

Such a great experience for all the kids and adults at our party!! We loved the variety of reptiles and information provided!! We will absolutely do this again and can’t recommend them enough!!

Coal Black Exotics was a great experience. The children absolutely loved the event and learned a lot about the animals. Would recommend this show for any age group!

From start to finish the event was perfect. He arrived on time, the information was very interesting and educational, and it was a treat to get a chance to hold each and every animal. He did a fabulous job keeping six nine-year-olds (and several adults) engaged for two hours! We plan on booking again in the future. Highly recommend!

Bill was so knowledgeable and patient with the kids it was great. He explained each reptile in depth, answered all questions and took the time to let each child that wanted to interact with the reptile do so. He did not rush and all the kids had an amazing time. They are reasonably priced, we are so happy we booked them for my sons bday this year!!

Great guy and show

This is a fabulous program. They are so knowledgeable about the reptiles and amphibians and make the show so interesting for all ages!

Our summer campers loved seeing and touching these amazing reptiles!

The summer reading program children found this a very interesting and educational show. They loved the opportunity to see the reptiles up close and experience touching them in a safe way for both the children and the reptiles.

We had an exceptional experience with Coal Black Exotics!!! We hosted a large community event and the level of professionalism, expertise, and entertainment was far beyond our expectation. We hope to book them for every event. It was worth every penny! We had small children and adults. Everyone walked away pleased.

Highly recommend Coal Black Exotics. Arrived and set up timely. Brought a variety of reptiles and made sure each child had an opportunity to hold or pet each one. Very interactive providing education and asking questions. The kids sat and remained enagaged the entire show.

Coal Black Exotics was more than we expected! I knew it would be a good reptile show, but it was really awesome!! It was a wonderful presentation, professional yet personable, fun and they had amazing creatures for children to see and touch. They were not phased by our last minute changes due to location, weather, and large crowd and they were flexible and put on a great show under not ideal circumstances. The reptile show was all we hoped for and more. I highly recommend Coal Black Exotics and can't wait to work with them again!

This group arrived on time and promptly set up and were ready to go. What I like best is how they interact with the people and actually teach them about the animals.

I booked Coal Black Exotics to provide a reptile show at my grandson's 3rd birthday party. I was so impressed with Bill that, I wanted to provide this experience for my students. Due to covid, bussing transportation in my school district can be difficult for field trips. Therefore, I decided to bring a field trip to my students. Again, Bill was amazing with my students. My students were very engaged and had lots of questions to ask. I even got my Principal and the office secretaries in on the action! I definitely will use Coal Black Exotics next year for my students. Thank again Bill, you ROCK!!!

We had so much fun with Coal Black Exotics. So educational, and also so much fun for my 7 year old and all of his friends for his birthday. 10/10 recommend & would do again!

Thank you Coal Black Exotic for making my grandson's 3rd birthday party a time to remember. The children loved seeing all the reptiles. I can't remember the gentleman's name but, he was great with the children. He answered all their questions, provided a lot of educational information and mist important was very patient with them. I am a teacher and was very impressed. I will use Coal Black Exotic in the future as an end of the year special treat for my students. Thank you again for a job well done! I highly recommend Coal Black Exotic!!
The Irvin Family

This was a great time at our CubScout Spring Campout! We searched a few places and not only was Coal Black Exotic the best pricing, but they were excellent with the children.

I would highly recommend booking them for any event… the reptiles were amazing!!!

This was the most incredible experience for the kids, and the adults too! Coal Black Exotics entertained and educated us about all the snakes, tortoises, and everything we saw! He was kind, patient and EVERYONE was WOWED! We even took the most INCREDIBLE family photo with the large BOA! If you’re looking for a great party and all around awesome experience, this is your guy! Thanks again Coal Black Exotics!

This was a wonderful experience for my daughter's birthday party. She and the other kids got to learn about and pet snakes, a tortoise, a bearded dragon, and more. He was wonderful with the kids and all around it was a great time.

Everyone loved it! The kids were so excited to get to touch the animals. My son has been crawling like a turtle all day! Cannot recommend them enough!

It was a wonderful experience having you at our school . It was a educational, interactive and kid’s friendly presentation. Children had great time and so did the adults! We would definitely recommend it !

This was a fantastic way to learn about and experience exotic animals. The presentation was informative and fun for kids and grown-ups alike. We are so glad we found Coal Black Exotics!

We had Bill out for my kiddos 5th birthday party - tons of fun by all! He educated and entertained them on their level. Would use again and recommend.

Bill gave an amazing Informational and entertaining presentation. Thank you for enhancing our event!

Great with kids! Fun and educational. I would highly recommend Coal Black Exotics.

Thank you for the amazing presentation. The kids loved it. At first some of them were scared but gradually they all joined the group. We look forward to working with you again.

Bright Beginnings Montessori

It was amazing! The kids were so glad and very entertained, he did a very good job! Thanks!!!

Bill was just amazing, the kids were in awe of him and his gorgeous reptiles. This was absolutely perfect for my sons 7th birthday party. Bill not only let the kids pet and hold the snakes and lizards, he also gave them a mini science lesson about each one that was age appropriate. Really nice guy and a very fair price.

We loved the hands on show & the kids can’t stop talking about it! Thank you!

We have used Coal Black Exotics for two events now and they are always a hit!

My family loved the show!

Amazing

Great animals, great job letting all the students ask questions and touch the creatures. Very informative!

The kids young and old were captivated by all the knowledge and entertainment. Hired for a 3 year old birthday and the birthday boy LOVED all of it! Adults were equally entertained.

Teresa was so great at working with our students who struggle emotionally and behaviorally. We loved how it was such a hands on show, and the students excitement interacting with the reptiles was through the roof. She was on time and prepared and did amazing. Thank you for such a great event!

He was fantastic and the kids loved the show. I would definitely have him again it was fun for the kids as well as the adults.

We hired Coal Black for my sons 6th birthday party. Bill brought a wide range of reptiles and the kids loved them all. He did an amazing job teaching the kids and be super interactive as well. I would highly recommend them for your event!!

The children had great experience with reptiles. There were many different kinds of snakes and reptiles that children loved to see and learned many new names too. Overall a great experience!

All I can say is, this was way more or then I expected, 1st things 1st he is fantastic with children and stressed safety over and over, not only that but, Thoroughly taught the children and parents about each animal, the dews and don't and each animal's history. I learned alot I didn't know as well.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED...

A big thank you to Teresa for hosting a fun and educational party for our boys' 4th birthday party!! She brought snakes, lizards, a bullfrog and a tortoise and it was a hit for the adults and kids alike! It was the perfect amount of time and a great balance of learning new things and experiencing new creatures! I'd definitely recommend!!!

They did a fantastic job involving the kids. We loved the presentation and it was awesome that it was nice enough to have the turtle “running” around outside . I highly recommend Coal Black Exotics

For our Cub Scout pack meeting we wanted to provide something a little different! Everyone really enjoyed getting to see up close, touch, and learn about a variety of reptiles, snakes, & other creatures! The presenter did an amazing job teaching the kids about each animal.

Bill at Coal Black Exotics far exceeded expectations for my son’s birthday party. It was the right mix of education and display of the animals. The kids, including my son, were simply thrilled by the experience.

5stars for sure!! The kids are still talking about it!! Would recommend and will definitely throw a party again very soon!!

The kids loved loved loved all the animals and it was super educational on top of it!!!

It was so much fun. The kids and even the adults loved it. Would highly recommend them

We had an amazing time and the kids and adults absolutely loved seeing and touching the animals. You have an amazing way with kids!! Thank you!!

Hired Coal Black Exotics for my daughter’s third birthday. What a great presentation! Informative and fun, and the kids all got to hold every reptile. Would highly recommend!

Our girl scout troop had a wonderful time learning about the reptiles and interacting with them! Educational and engaging presentation.

Coal Black Exotics was fantastic. Great explanations for the kids. Many opportunities to get close and touch some of the reptiles if they wished. Highly recommended

We hired them for our kick off event to our new Wednesday night kids club at church. All the kids loved it!

We booked CBX for our son’s 5th birthday after watching him “hunt” frogs, toads and snakes all summer (safely returning to the wild each night).

Everyone was so entertained! 20-30 children ages 4-10 were captivated!

Hands on education and a chance to see reptiles, amphibians and even a tarantula was a dream come true for my 5 year old!

Thanks a million CBX (or my son said 5 millions!)

Great!

They are always a big draw and hit at our festival. I highly recommend them!

First of all - huge THANK YOU to Bill who enterntained not only kids but adults as well on our daughter’s 6th Birthday ! Bill was very kind, friendly, knowledgeable, enterntaining, patient & funny !!! He answered every single question to every single guest ! He took his time and patiently allowed all families take pictures and interact with each reptile. His presentation was phenomenal !!! We HIGHLY SUGGEST the Coal Black Exotics for everyone !!!

Wow!! What a amazing show! He took so much time with the kids!!Kids and adults got to hold snakes and lizards! Taught us so much about each reptile! Highly recomend him and his show!! We are going to have him back every year!!Thank you for a awesome show!!

We had about 20 people in our backyard and the show was the perfect amount of personable and casual and definitely interactive. Bill was really friendly and everyone had a really awesome time!

We thought the gentleman and animals that came out were fantastic! The only thing I wish I knew was that we would only get through 4-5 animals in the hour. I would have booked it longer then. Kids loved the animals they saw.

The kids loved this reptile show! It was very interactive and the kids got to pet and touch all the animals as long as they were comfortable doing so. They did a great job with education but keeping it at a level that was engaging for this young age group (we had kids from 2-6). The animals were all docile and friendly and in great shape! Would highly recommend for any birthday party or event!

So educational, and fun. Held all of the children's attention and took the fear out of learning about reptiles

Coal Black was phenomenal! We had a hundred and forty people who were thrilled with the excitement they brought. Not only was it entertaining but very educational as well! We will definitely have them come back and visit us again!

They are very knowledgeable and there snakes for my photo shot were friendly thank you

The show was prompt and a good variety of animals were brought in.

I really enjoyed the interaction and knowledge that the presenter portrayed to the kids. I will definitely recommend this group to other people. Thank you

I highly recommend Coal Black Exotics. They did a fantastic job at our daughter's birthday party. They brought a variety of animals and were very informative, especially with our inquisitive crew. Really appreciated the thoughtful care to make sure each and every adult and child that wanted to hold an animal got the chance. They did arrive late but weather and traffic were a factor. Would definitely use them again.

Not only was the show entertaining, but educational as well. My reptile loving son had a great time!

This was our second time to have Coal Black Exotics display at our event. Our community loves them! I am always amazed when I walk past at how interested families and children are. They ask lots of questions and the representatives answer so thoughtfully! They arrive in a timely manner and set up quickly and easily. Their set up is clean and welcoming. This group is super for any event involving families!

I just want to take the time out to say thank you to Coal Black Exotics. You not only exceeded expectations but you provided happiness to my students on a dreary day in the middle of a pandemic. I will definitely be booking them again at our next celebration!

For my twins’ 3rd birthday we had a Safari theme so Bill and his animals were the highlight of the party! Bill held the kids’ attention (ages 2 years old to 14 years old) for the whole hour so parents were able to grab food and enjoy the show. Bill was excellent in educating us. The kids and us adults were able to pet and hold the animals to our comfort level. The tarantula was hanging out on our clothing and heads lol which was the best part! Fears were conquered too. Highly recommend Bill and Coal Black Exotics! Amazing experience!

My twins had a Safari themed 3rd birthday party so having Bill there with his animals was truly the highlight of the party! He held the kids’ attention (ages ranging from 2-14) for the whole hour so the adults were able to also grab food and enjoy the show. Bill was excellent in educating us about the animals. The kids enjoyed being able to pet and hold the animals to their comfort level. The best part was when many of us conquered our fears and had the tarantula hangout on our clothing or heads lol! This was an amazing experience and I highly recommend Bill and Coal Black Exotics!

Bill is incredibly patient as he presents his animals to kids (even very young kids) and so knowledgeable and great at explaining everything. I strongly recommend booking his show! The animals are incredible.

We loved the presentation. It was very professional, informative, and fun! My daughter’s snake themed birthday party was a hit thanks in part to you all!!

Amazing show very patient with the kids and adults

My 5 year old son is still talking about how uhhhmazing his party was! Arrived on time, prepared and full of educational information!

The kids loved it!!! Cool reptiles and informative too! Great show!

Coal black did a great job. We had around 50 kids from ages 3-12 years and everyone was engaged and enjoyed the event. They were very professional and the animals were awesome.

All the kids had a blast and was educational

We hired them for our sons 3rd birthday! I couldn’t have asked for a better presentation ; engaging and educational. I would highly recommend them!

First, we had booked originally for March 2020 but the quarantine kept us from having our event. Coal Black Exotics was so easy to work with to reschedule a couple of times. We finally had our event and it was so worth the wait. Theresa kept our socially distanced Cub Scouts entertained and enthralled. She was so patient and had tons of fun and entertaining facts to share.

Bill was perfect in every regard. Came on time. Was unbelievably good with kids (and adults that thought they were kids). A+. Highly recommend.

Everyone loved the animals. Great service. Great energy. Will be booking again for sure.

Especially during COVID, I have been trying to mix things up for my friends when we get together. Coal Black Exotics was extremely professional and did a great job engaging guests and educating us as well. I would definitely recommend them to add something extra to your party.

She was great with the kids. The reptiles were awesome. The kids loved it.

I am NOT a reptile person but I knew this would be something my daughter would like. So we invited them to our backyard which was the perfect way to see these critters. Their handler was fantastic, calm and super informative and made this so enjoyable for ages 4-54. We held snacks and living of all sizes and finished up with selfies with a giant tortoise. This is well worth the time and money!

We hired black coal exotics for our son’s 4th birthday. Since it was in July and IL was in phase 4, we had a small party, outdoors, with social distancing. The animals were great, he kept the level and amount of information appropriate for the young crowd. He also was very respectful to the covid precautions. He had snakes, lizards, and tortoise (the crowd favorite). He was on time and very responsive to emails.

We had the best time meeting all the lovely creatures, multiple snakes and lizards and tortoises. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. It was awesome!

Was great with the children at camp

Myself and my family loved our experience with Coal Black Exotics. We will definitely be repeat customers.

My son's birthday party was a success! He captured all the little three year olds attention and brought great reptiles to make the party so much fun. Loved it

They came for our twins 4th bday party and all the kids loved it. There was a variety of animals (kinds/sizes). Mike (I hope I got that right) was informative, funny, and very good with the kids.

We had Coal Black Exoctics come to our library during summer reading. They did a great job keeping the kids entertained while teaching them quite a bit about the reptiles. They were cautious when walking around the room with the animals and letting kids touch or hold them. We will have them back again!

We booked Coal Black Exotics for a uniquely themed house party ("Snakes & Potatoes") and couldn't have been more satisfied. Our apartment was packed to the ceiling with people, but Bill was an absolute pro navigating the adults and children in the room.

Bill expertly answered every question thrown at him and put even the most skittish guest at ease. Each snake was handled with care and our guests learned tons about the specific kind of reptile on display; names, geographic habitats, the preferred method of hunting, differences in colorations and so much more. We especially appreciated the way he was able to speak in terms that even the youngest guest could understand while keeping the adults entertained and engaged. Bill is obviously very knowledgable in his field and it was a real treat to talk about reptiles, zoos, exotic animals, and rescue/rehab efforts in the area.

We specifically requested only snakes for this party but will definitely consider branching out to other reptiles in the future based on how well this show went. It was a wonderful surprise for our guests and a great opportunity to incorporate a little education to a silly party. Bill is an affable and talented guy and offers a truly unique presentation for anyone looking to add a little reptile to their party!

Highly recommend Coal Black Exotics!! They came for our son’s 4th birthday party and it was a huge hit! All the kids loved seeing and petting the animals up close. They were so excited to be able to hold the anaconda! The variety of animals was amazing and educational facts about each animal blew us away. Theresa was so patient with the kids and always made the kids feel comfortable around each animal. We would absolutely have them back for another event! A+ job!

We had a packed house for their visit to the library. They were great presenters and easy to work with. Will definitely books again.

Our boy scouts and families really enjoyed the show! They loved the fact that they could touch and hold the animals but were not forced to be near them if there were scared! We really appreciate you driving in the winter weather to still make it for our boys!

We booked Bill with CBX for our son's 5th birthday party in our home. Approximately 50 people were there, 20 of them were children between the ages of 3 and 7. An average of 15 or so children actively participated in the entire presentation. They had an absolute BLAST. The adults had so much fun as well. It was such a wonderful educational experience and super fun at the same time. Bill was very gentle and patient with everyone and was aware of our guests in the room who wanted to admire the animals from afar ;). We so appreciate him and what he does - bringing the wonder of creation to our little (and big ones), enriching their sense of wonder and awe. A heartfelt thanks to Bill for making our little one's day so special!!!

Bill was engaging and knowledgeable about his animals. He was patient with the kids and brought amazing creatures to interact with. Rocky the Boa was a particularly big hit.

Bill was very informative and took the time to explain and teach the kids about the specific animals! We all loved it and would highly recommend! He also was very quick to respond to my questions. :)

The kids had a great time! It was a huge hit! Thanks again!

We have had Coal Black Exotic Reptiles come to our library several times. They always draw a crowd; their programs are wonderful!

The weather was crappy and we had to move our big party all indoors. So it was loud and crazy. But he did awesome. The kids learned so much and had a great time! Would definitely recommend!

Bill did such a great job. He was patient and very informative. The girls had s great time. They loved learning how tarantulas actually attack!;).

Teachers and students found the information and the critters "very cool"! They also liked that they were able to see some of the critters up close and get to touch them if they wished. Coal Black Exotics were ready to go when the event started and were very good with all the kids that went through their station. We will definitely ask them to attend future events.

Bill is absolutely amazing! He's so knowledgeable and he truly engaged the entire crowd. The kids as well as the adults were so excited to be able to see these glorious reptiles upclose. Thank you for being so patient and such a great wealth of knowledge for the kids. We loved the show and HIGHLY reccomend Coal Black Exotics to everyone ! You will not be disappointed. Such an amazing show and wonderful memories made !! Thanks again !!!

He took time to make sure everyone that wanted to touch or hold the snakes was able to do so. He also helped with pictures so lasting memories of the event could be made.

I was very happy with their services!

Teresa came to my sons 8th birthday party and was wonderful!! The kids were so excited!!
She did an awesome job!! I asked for them to bring turtles and tortoises for him because they are his favorite and she did not disappoint. She brought a bunch and he was thrilled. Would definitely recommend!!

Great people to have out for the kids at our School!

Coal Black Exotics was the most popular attraction at our community event. The staff was friendly, informative and fantastic to deal with. Thoroughly enjoyed by the community.

Thank you for being so great with the kids. They loved it. Very friendly and knowledgeable.

Very informational, they are awesome, patient and fun! Even the adults had fun. They take their time in letting everyone who wants to pet or hold and animal a chance. Recommend 100%!

Great first time experience, the children enjoyed it very much, we will be doing it again next summer.

Hiring Coal Black Exotics was by far the best party entertainment yet! It’s educational, fun and super cool. Entertains both kids and adults alike. Tracy is so knowledgeable and fielded some wacky questions! My favorite take away was when my daughter who is afraid of spiders held a tarantula and now doesn’t fear spiders as much. I highly recommend hiring them!!

They were great. They came on time, had a variety of animals, were friendly and knowledgeable, and they made sure everyone got to pet the animals. We've had them before and will almost certainly be having them again!

What a great event! We had over 100 people show up to this library event and Theresa and her daughter made sure every person was included and involved in the program.

Coal Exotics was a super addition to our small town festival. I had them set up for two hours and their space was never empty. People of all ages were at the table enjoying the animals. I would definitely book them again.

This is the second time we've had Coal Black Exotics come to our school. The last time, we had the amazing and talented Teresa. This time we had the equally wonderful and knowledgeable Bill and their talented, helpful daughter, Melania come. We love the whole family! Again, we had two shows. The younger kids were able to touch and hold geckos, lizards, a teague, and a snake, while the older students held the large albino python. The information Bill gave the older students was amazing. I think we needed two hours for each group. There just wasn't enough time to get everything in. I think we will do things differently, like choose a theme along with which reptiles we'd like to have, and allow more time. One hour per group is just not enough!!!

It was so amazing. They were great and everyone loved it. They made sure everyone who wanted to handle the reptiles got to. Loved it and would definitely book them again. Very personable and super friendly, 0 issues at all and seriously made the party. Everyone said it was the best baby shower they had been to because of this show

Very good.

Coal Black Exotics is the best. This is our 3rd year booking with them and they never disappoint!!

Teresa was great with the kids. She brought tortoises, a frog, snakes, lizards and even a tarantula. The kids were able to touch and hold some of the animals. She was very knowledgeable about all the animals and was great including all the kids. I would definitely recommend them. She was on time and stay longer. She let us take a ton of pictures of kids with animals.

Everyone loved it!

We had CBX come for a family fun night for Pre-k though 1st Grade students and their families. He did a great job tailoring his presentation to young children with short attention spans. He provided information and presented the animals in a way that made the children feel very comfortable. They were excited to touch and/or hold the animals. I highly recommend Coal Black Exotics.

Our homeschool group hosted a learning experience and we were in awe of how professional, informative and fun CBE was!! Everyone is still raving about it! We can’t wait to book with them again!

Definitely recommend, very professional show, kids and parents enjoyed.