There's a lot that goes into bringing you the best animals in town.
Everyday the animals are fed, brushed, and loved. Most of them eat twice a day. This means I am out there 4 - 5 hours everyday taking care of all of the critters.
In addition, on party days, we make sure that everyone coming to your party is extra clean and nice looking.
Getting ready for one birthday party can take almost 2 hours!
You may find companies out there that are cheaper, but they are not better! This is my full time job. My priority is to bring you and your family safe, friendly animals to make your party fun and memorable!
We are also licensed and insured. We are licensed with the USDA and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
What's Included
So what are you getting for the price?
We stay for all of our parties. We don't just drop off the animals and come back later to pick them up.
We stay and walk the pony.
We supervise the petting zoo.
We ALWAYS clean up anything that the animals might *do* while at your home.
We supply hand-sanitizer at all of our events.
We offer free invitations that you can print from your home computer. Just go to Invitations Page to see each one.
We bring along 2 party games to help entertain the children while they are waiting for their turn on the pony or between visiting the animals at the petting zoo. You can see pictures of the games by going to our Games Photo Page.
Sorry, games are not available at the Hands-On Reptile Encounter.
Pony Rides
1 Pony, $175 for the first hour, $75 for each additional hour
2 Ponies, $250 for the first hour, $125 for each addtional hour
3 Ponies, $350 for the first hour, $175 for each additional hour
4 Ponies, $425 for the first hour, $225 for each additional hour
New!!!Unicorn Pony RidesNew!!!
Each pony will come decorated with jeweled horn, special brocade saddle sheet and ribbons and flowers in the mane and tail
add $25 per unicorn, up to 2 ponies
Petting Zoo
Animals include 2-3 pygmy goats, 1 sheep, 1 pot belly pig, 5 fancy chickens, 4 bunnies and a large tortoise.
$200 for the first hour, $100 for each additional hour
Deluxe Petting Zoo
Animals include all of the above PLUS Cletus the miniature donkey.
$225 for the first hour, $100 for each additional hour
Pony and the Petting Zoo
Includes your choice of pony or horse PLUS the petting zoo
1 Pony and the Petting Zoo
$250 for the first hour, $60 for another half hour, $100 for each additional hour
2 Ponies and the Petting Zoo
$350 for the first hour, $175 for each additional hour
3 Ponies and the Petting Zoo
$450 for the first hour, $225 for each additional hour
4 Ponies and the Petting Zoo
$550 for the first hour, $275 for each additional hour
New!!!Add a Feature AnimalNew!!!
Add any of our feature animals to your next party to make it extra special!
Cletus the mininature donkey, $25
Spike the Alligator, $25
Monty the Burmese Python (he's 9+ feet long!), $20
Shasta the Green Iguana (he's almost 5 feet long!), $20
Flower the Ball Python, $15
(The above reptiles come with the Hands-On Reptile Encounter. Add them to your petting zoo or pony party.)
Hands-On Reptile Encounter
$225, lasts for one hour
A dozen different species of animals, snakes, lizards, frogs, arachnids, turtles, even an American Alligator that everyone gets to hold!
You won't find a larger selection of reptiles anywhere!
For a complete list, please visit our sister site,
www.ReptileEncounter.com
We can also customize a party just for you.
All snakes, a "DRAGON PARTY" with only lizards,
you name it, we can do it.
Birthday Party Special
The best bang for your buck!
Includes your choice of pony or horse, the petting zoo AND the Hands-On Reptile Encounter
Only $450 and lasts 2 hours! (Save $125! Cost is $575 if booked separately.)
Kiss the Pig (or Donkey!)
Have our sweet, friendly and clean pig at your next fundraiser for some hog wild fun!
For adult only groups, we can also bring Cletus, our miniature donkey out for some kissing. We will let you figure out what to call the event!
We are a been there and done that kind of company. We have supplied animals for all kinds of events, kids and adults alike!
Cletus was at Two Senoritas in Sarasota for their Cinco de Mayo party in May of 2008.
He was also in the Clearwater Threshers "Fireworks" commercial.
If you need an animal for something, be it normal, or weird and wacky, just give us a call.
Animal Practical Jokes
Have an over-the-hill friend? A boring office party?
Have us come out with a couple of goats or our miniature donkey (Cletus will wear just about any costume you'd like!) to liven up the party.
You supply the appropriate signs, like "The OLD GOAT lives here!"
Please call for pricing.
Live Nativities
We will come to your event with a miniature donkey, goats and sheep.
We can also bring a variety of smaller critters like chickens, ducks and bunnies to fill in around the manger or in the village.
Please call for pricing and availability.
Educational Presentations
We have several new educational presentations. Information on them can be found at our Services Page.
When you go to that page, just click on the links at the left to find the program information that you need.
All programs are 45-60 minutes long, maximum of 30 children and include a petting time.
Farm Animals in the Classroom - $200
A new program for preschools, daycares and educational presentations.
We will come out with a minature donkey, pygmy goat, sheep, pot belly pig, chicken (with a freshly laid egg), rooster and a duck.
Animals from...
Africa, Australia, North America, South America and Invasive Species - $200
Animals from... presentations allow you to offer a unique look at animals from different continents.
Each presentation focuses on a different continent.
It includes mammals, birds, snakes, lizards, turtles or tortoises, amphibians and arachnids.
Generally there are 6 animals from each locality.
Mix & Match - $200
This presentation is customized by you.
It allows you to choose 6 of your favorites for a 45-60 minute presentation.
