The petting of animals is still allowed, with proper hand sanitizing before and after. Parties are limited to 20 kids or less and must take place in a large, open area (preferably outside). Small animals come in wrapped, ventilated travel containers, making each one a surprise to the party guests. Many of the animals can be held or pet, and those that can't be pet are designated as such on the website, so no one will be crushed when they discover that the sugar glider is in the see-but-don't-touch category. Call to find out the travel charge pony and llama also have an additional trailer charge. With three different party packages and a wide variety of animals available (birds, reptiles, mammals, spiders, bugs-even a kookaburra and wallaby are available), you might have some tough choices to make. Parties taking place in 2021 must take place outside. Either package includes extensive photo opportunities, so be sure to have cameras ready. Snakes, lizards, bugs, spiders, tortoises, frogs-Jurassic Parties offers two different birthday party packages, featuring either 12–15 or 15–20 different animals and one presenter. The company kindly requests that all guests over 3 wear masks during the party. For a reptile party, kids can meet 13-15 animals, including snakes, lizards, frogs, tortoises, tarantulas, and giant hissing cockroaches. The puppies love to play until they’re tired out, and then they just might curl up on a lap and nap. A puppy party gets 10 adorable dogs (2-3 adults and the rest are 3-8-month-old puppies) brought to your home (or park). The reptiles are exotic and delightful (and surprisingly cuddly!). Or puppies and reptiles.) The puppies are home-raised, friendly, and well-behaved. Puppies and Reptilesįorget waiting for a birthday, I think everyone has earned this party this year: it’s puppies! (Or reptiles. Parties are currently limited to 10-12 kids and must take place outside. Critter Squad can even supply your entire party, including favor bags, a birthday present, balloon artist, specimen table, photo booth, and extra animal teachers. Animals can be touched or held, and specialty animals are available. Be sure to book at least four weeks in advance for the best selection. Critter you are looking for reptiles, cute and cuddly animals, birds, insects, a mix, or a whole petting zoo-Critter Squad has a party package for you. Photo courtesy of Critter Squad Wildlife Defenders 4. There are no travel charges for parties within 50 miles of Long Beach, and the company will work with you to customize the perfect animal experience for your animal lover.Ĭritter Squad brings everything-from reptiles to a whole petting zoo-right to you. At all parties, kids can put on the glove to hold a raptor, and also pet an owl.

There are three party options, ranging from Basic (three snakes, a tortoise, and 3 birds of prey) to All Inclusive (which gets you about 20 animals and a chance to work directly with birds of prey). Raptor let the name fool you, there are more than just raptors that will come to your party! The people at Raptor Events have a passion for animals and the natural world, and they bring all that enthusiasm to your kids, along with the exotic animals. Get up close and personal with birds of prey. Spanish language presentations are available. Animals include arachnids, snakes, frogs, turtles, tortoises, and lizards-including some big ones. Party packages feature anything from 16 to 20 animals, and a 60- or 90-minute show. All party guests are welcome to look, touch, or hold (or not!) as they choose. With animal baskets and safari clothing, The Reptile Family looks like it's stepped right off a safari truck-and one package even involves a 1947 Ford Canopy. Note that there is a travel fee per mile away from Calabasas that the animals must travel. Everything comes to you and is available by the hour. Prefer ponies? Not only can you ride ponies, but there’s also one that's available to be painted (a twist on painted ponies) and Farm Friendz provides the paint and brushes. Farm your little one always wanted to live on a farm? Try renting a farm-themed petting zoo with dwarf goats, alpaca, ducks, bunnies, chickens, and more (a mini donkey and a mini cow are available for an additional fee). We have noted each business's guest limits (if applicable), whether parties must take place outside, and any other COVID-restrictions. Do you live in an apartment? Many of these companies are happy to come to a public park, but you are responsible for any permits required by your parks department. Look around to find the selection that works for you, as well as to determine costs-transportation distance can mean a big difference in price. Though some animals are pretty standard on the birthday party scene, each company does offer a unique selection.

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