Animal Magic
- Belleville, MI
- Animal Entertainment
- 1 Verified Booking
Nathan S. said “A lot of fun and great with the kids and adults have fun too”
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For over 40 years, Keith Gisser and Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian Experience have been thrilling audiences with hands-on, educational reptile lectures displays and programs. The display program is the largest of its type in the region. The Founder and Executive Director of the 501(c)3 Herps Alive Foundation, a reptile recue organization, Keith relies heavily on rescued animals in his programs. We also have animals available for photo shoots, films and plays. Please note- we are generally booked 30-60 days out, but feel free to request a quote closer in to that.
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 the whole time, and they got so excited each time he brought out a new animal. I especially loved the way he included the birthday boy and let him do some special things. A lot of the parents told us that they and their kids really enjoyed it.
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thanks for the kind words. We love seeing the excitement on the kids' faces, even when they get a little too excited, lol.
Keith was very professional and informative! The kids and adults both loved his sense of humor. Would definitely hire them again!
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you. the Friends Theater was a great venue at the library.
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 pass around! I highly recommend!
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
We had a great time. The kids were very attentive and asked some great questions.
All our kiddos had a great time & it was so educational. We would be honored to have Keith back to our event. We are extremely grateful to him for helping make our event extra special & one of a kind.
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you for your kind words. We really enjoyed working with your group. What a great event.
Really impressed by Herp's engagement with the audience. He sucks you in and keeps your attention throughout. Interesting, captivating and funny. Definitely worth having at any event.
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you. I am glad we were able to overcome the 95 degree heat tio entertain your residents.
My son and all of his cousins absolutely loved the reptile show. Touching and hold the animals was the highlight of the whole show! It was very informative and interesting to where all of the adults were even intrigued! The adults even interacted in the show and wanted to hold the reptiles. I would 100% recommend and I would book this event again!
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you for this review. We had a great time and always love to tget the "big kids" involved.
This was the perfect entertainment for our birthday party! Very entertaining and interactive getting all the kids involved!
He did a wonderful job. He was great with the kids, educational and funny. He had a wide variety of reptiles, everyone really enjoyed the show!!
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you for this review. We enjoyed our time in Tiffin.
Keith came on time, and did a great job teaching the kids and making the performance engaging
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you
This reptile program was a hit at my son’s birthday party. Both educational and exciting, the kids and adults loved it. Keith was punctual, knowledgeable, and friendly! My son can’t wait to visit them!
Keith did an amazing job. He is incredibly knowledgeable and very patient with the kids. 10/10 would recommend!
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thanks for the kind words.
If you had a rating scale from one to ten the interactive reptile and amphibian would get a score 20. It was the highlight of my family reunion picnic. I had family members calling me after the picnic thanking me for getting the exotic animal expert Mr. Keith Gisser. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to put on a good show for their family reunions or any other events. He is the best !! The experience was a lifetime changer that our young people and adults will remember for years to come.
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you Ruby. I enjoyed my time with your extended family
Keith was an excellent presenter, as our group was full of children of all ages and the toddlers just couldn’t sit still and they were making lots of noise. Keith was very patient and made sure that everyone got a turn to touch the animals.
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you.
On time, friendly, patient with the children, he even let the birthday boy name a snake!
When I asked my son about the best part of his birthday he said “meeting the reptiles!!!!”
The only thing I’m upset about is that I didn’t think to get a family photo with the big snake!
We had it for a play date. My kids and their friends and families loved it!
He was very professional, arrived early and was very knowledgeable. He kept the kids engaged all the time. We highly recommend him
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you for the kind words -- the weather was perfect.
My son and family loved this! I was told I'm such a cool mom for booking this! Not only by my son but his friends and my family as well
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you!
He was very professional and arrived on time. He was very knowledgeable and we all learned more about reptiles! He also did a great job keeping the kids engaged!
Very professional and knowledgeable!! We loved it!
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you.
He was great for my 5 year olds birthday party. Kept them engaged and educated them at the same time which is no easy task at that age. It worked out wonderful and parents loved it as well.
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you!
Everything was as smooth as can be! He called me ahead of time to make sure we had everything planned, arrived right on time. He was great with the kids and clearly very knowledgeable about the reptiles. The kids loved it. It cost less to have this awesome personal experience than to host a party at a venue. Highly recommend Herps Alive!!!
Wow! We loved your Reptile Experience. It was the most popular event at our Parishfest. Thanks you for your patience and enthusiasm with the children. We admired your organization and thank you for coming early and staying late. We definately plan on having your back next year! Great job!!!
Everyone raved about this show! It’s was entertaining for both the adults and kids. It was so great to see the smiles on the kids faces. Keith was so good with explaining everything and keeping the crowd engaged. He worked very well with the kids. He is very knowledgeable about the reptiles and we learned so much! We were very very impressed. The birthday girl absolutely loved it.
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you for the kind words. I am glad we were able to fit you into the schedule.
Very educational, kids enjoyed it! Would definitely recommend!
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you.
Keith was wonderful! Keith connected with me ahead of time and was early to be sure everything with the event was ready. He had a number of snakes and reptiles and my kids had a BLAST. I even held my first snake because of how at ease I was made. He was great with a large event. I would highly recommend Keith for your event.
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you Tracy. You and your crew were awesome to work with.
We loved watching and learning about the reptiles. Answered all the questions are large group had.
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you for having us and for the kind words!
The children loved him.
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you.
We had so much fun learning about the reptiles and petting them!
Keith showed up on time and ready to roll. His presentation was outstanding. I highly recommend him!
Great experience for the kids and adults!
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you.
We had Herps Alive come for our daughters 9th birthday party. She said it was her best birthday party ever and hasn't stopped talking about all the animals. We were a little worried that it may not be a hit with the other girls. As it turns out, even the ones who were "scared" beforehand ended up petting and even holding the snakes/reptiles! Keith was great with the kids and made them all comfortable. He was very patient through all of the questions they had too.
Keith made my grandson's birthday party so very special!!!
Response from Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian:
Thank you. Your family was extremely gracious and we all had a great time!
Keith made my grandson's birthday party so very special!!!
He was amazing! Loved every reptile and the kids enjoyed it! ❤️
I’m really happy I decided to book w/ Herps Alive for my sons 6th birthday party. He was so nice and patient with all the kids wanting to hold all the reptiles and the many questions we all had. He also really knows how to keep a crowd, EVERYONE both kids & adults had a amazing time.
Herps Alive was invited for to our sons 4th birthday party. We were so impressed! The interaction with our guests to the knowledge and education portion of the show was perfect for the adults and the kids. We enjoyed throughly the selection of the animals and raved about how healthy and well taken care of they all were. My son ADORES reptiles and amphibians, this show was a true dream for him!!
Communication and ease of booking was fantastic!
He arrived in plenty of time to set up and prepare for our elementary school fun night. He brought many species and was extremely knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. The kids got to pet them all! This was definitely the high light of our evening!
Price Range: $200-2,000
Gig Length: 45 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000
We provide an interactive reptile and amphibian experience of 45 minutes to four hours duration. We provide caging, attendants and animals as well as information about the animals' captive care, conservation status, wild habitat and more.
From consulting with law enforcement to presenting at over 400 colleges, Keith Gsser's Herps Alive! is THE most versatile reptile edutainment program available. Offering hands-on lectures on over a dozen topics; roving programs featuring larger reptiles; and the popular display program -- two dozen reptiles and amphibians, many of which can be handled. Keith's experience as an educator, breeder, keeper and rescuer of reptiles allows him to provide unique insight tailored for the audience's age level. Licensed and insured, Herps Alive! has been featured on local and national television, as well as in local, regional and national print media.
There is not just one program- Herps Alive! can custom design the presentation to fit your theme.
"Anyone can go to a zoo or watch Animal Planet," Keith explains, "But to hold a large python and feel its heartbeat, or to feed a 30 lb. tortoise... those are the kind of remarkable up-close and personal experiences we provide. We have amphibians, we have lizards, we have turtles and tortoises, we have alligators (where legal to display) and we have snakes, not just the giant constrictors but king snakes and rat snakes, and even a boa constrictor who is full-grown at just 20"!!
Purchaser provides tables (12-16 feet of table for lecture programs, at least 32 feet of table space for display) and sound f needed. Outdoor programs are subject to weather limits (over 65 or under 95 degrees. Must be sheltered or shaded locaton).
January 11, 2025 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 07, 2024 • 12:00pm - 12:45pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
November 14, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
October 19, 2024 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Teen Birthday Party |
August 17, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
July 20, 2024 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Fundraiser |
July 19, 2024 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | School Assembly |
June 22, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Festival |
June 09, 2024 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
May 18, 2024 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
March 22, 2024 • 10:00am - 12:30pm | School Assembly |
February 10, 2024 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
January 27, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
January 27, 2024 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
November 20, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 18, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
August 10, 2023 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
August 05, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Reunion |
July 21, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
July 21, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:00am | School Assembly |
June 25, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
June 24, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
June 08, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:00am | School Assembly |
June 03, 2023 • 11:00am - 1:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
May 21, 2023 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | House Party |
May 13, 2023 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Teen Birthday Party |
March 25, 2023 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
March 04, 2023 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
February 24, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:00am | House Party |
February 11, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
February 04, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
October 28, 2022 • 8:00pm - 8:45pm | Halloween Party |
October 15, 2022 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
September 11, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
August 27, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
July 30, 2022 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Festival |
July 27, 2022 • 10:00am - 11:30am | Camp Event |
July 24, 2022 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Festival |
July 16, 2022 • 5:00pm - 5:45pm | Personal Occasion |
July 16, 2022 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Children’s Birthday Party |
June 06, 2022 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Camp Event |
May 28, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
March 19, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Holiday Party |
October 30, 2021 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | House Party |
September 10, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Teen Birthday Party |
June 03, 2021 • 1:00pm - 4:30pm | School Assembly |
May 15, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
January 10, 2021 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
November 14, 2020 • 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
September 05, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
August 25, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
April 07, 2017 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | School Assembly |
December 05, 2015 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
July 03, 2015 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Fair/Festival |
Pixie Frog
Tiger Salamander
American Alligator*
Redfoot Tortosie
Yellowfoot Tortoise
African Spurred Tortoise
Russian Tortoise
Reeves Turtle
Assorted Aquatic Turtles
Bearded Dragons
Blue Tongue Skinks
Tegus
Monitor Lizards
Corn Snakes
King Snakes
Milk Snakes
Gopher Snakes
Ball Pythons
Burmese Python*
Reticulated Python
Rubber Boas
Sand Boas
Redtail Boa
*-where legal
Redtail Boas
Hognose Snakes
Keith Gisser | Presenting Herpetologist |
The late Jungle Larry and the Cleveland Zoo's Chuck Voracek. Also Harvey Webster from the Cleveland Natural History Museum
Two-Four 8' Tables or equivalent, depending on program
Sheltered area for outdoor progra
Sound system with wireless mic (at purchaser's discretion)
Nathan S. said “A lot of fun and great with the kids and adults have fun too”
Melissa H. said “What a great program to book for any event. Ray was funny, engaging, educational, and overall a wonderful hire for our Library. Even days later, families…”
Katie F. said “She kept the kids so intrigued and entertained, her knowledge of reptiles and her interaction with the audience, everything was more then I could ask…”
Kirsten S. said “My boys had such a great experience, repco did an amazing job with the crazy hyper kids at the party, he was patient kind and the kids all enjoyed him…”