Manhattan NY Petting Zoo Exotic Animal Exhibits Kids Parties

FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR PARTIES:

Q: How do the presentations work exactly?

A: Upon arriving, all that has to be provided is a small area large enough to keep 10 small animal carriers (about a 2’x4’ space) and a table/outlet if you are including the photo option. We ask that your group be seated in a circle (either on chairs or on the ground). We will then place a small tarp in the middle, and dispense hand sanitizer to each child. The Animal Adventures handler will then introduce himself and the show begins! Each animal is taken out of their carrier and is passed around the circle for the children to touch and see. While this is happening the handler will dispense interesting facts regarding each animal. At the end of the presentation we will again pass out hand sanitizer, while doing this we will answer any last-minute questions. If you opted to include the photo package, this is when we will begin lining the children up. Before leaving, we place our tarp in the garbage can and do a once over to ensure nothing was left behind. On the extremely rare occasion when something is left behind, we will either pull out our Lysol wipes or Resolve carpet cleaner (provided) We leave nothing behind but smiles (For both the kids AND mom/dad!)

Q: Can “Animal Adventures” perform for a larger audience (50+ attendees) in an auditorium setting? Can they do multiple shows?

A: Absolutely! We have the necessary audio equipment We can do up to 3 one-hour presentations in a row before our animals become stressed. In this situation we as that you give us a 60 minute break after 3 hours. Please keep in mind that pricing for these types of shows will be significantly higher.

Q: Is an “Animal Adventures” presentation appropriate for an older audience? Say a High school/college level group? Or an adult living facility?

A: Again, Absolutely! We custom tailor our presentations to each group. Kids of any age will enjoy our educational, yet fun demonstrations, no matter the age. These shows offer a unique break of monotony in the lives of students as well as senior citizens living in adult homes.

Q: Is an “Animal Adventures” presentation appropriate for a younger audience (Under 3)?

A: We prefer doing our presentations for any group over 3 as we do dispense a great deal of information. We also have several interactive hands-on demonstrations as well. AA presentations tend to be best for children 3 years of age and older. We cannot emphasize this enough. Children in this age group do not seem to have the attention span needed for a 45 minute presentation.

Q: I have guests at my party who are not animal savvy!

A: Not a problem! Before the presentation begins, we ask that only those interested in touching the animals sit in the circle or toward the front (Depending on the room being used). This allows these guests plenty of time to move to the back-while simultaneously allowing them the opportunity to enjoy the show without having to get too close

Q: Aren’t exotic animals dangerous?

A: In the wrong hands they can be. That is why we are licensed to exhibit them in public settings. However, all of our animals are personal pets and actually prefer human interaction than interaction with their own kind! Only animals that do well in captivity and enjoy interacting with people are used

Q: Can food/beverages be served during a presentation?

A: We ask that no food/beverages be served during a presentation. Not only is this unhygienic, the scent of food can make some of our animals jumpy.

Q: What type of animals do you use exactly?

A: Please see our “Animal Profiles” page

Q: Do you offer any type of photo option?

A: For an additional fee we will take up to 25 individual photos of the children which are printed out the day of your event and placed in our beautiful jungle-themed frames. The animals used for the photo option are under the discretion of the animal handlers assigned for your event. Photos taken at your event CANNOT be emailed.

Q: Can I have an Outdoor party?

A: We actually prefer outdoor parties when possible (we assume our clients do as well!) However, we only offer outdoor parties from April-October. In addition, If outdoor temperatures rise above 80 degrees, we reserve the right to request the party be moved indoors (with proper air conditioning-not fans) or to cancel our presentation with a full refund. Another option is to reschedule the presentation for another day (all that we ask is 24 hours notice)

Q: I am a third grade teacher and am currently teaching my class about the rain forest, would a visit from AA help be beneficial?

A: Absolutely. We offer a great hands-on program where children will be both delighted and interested. When visiting schools, we tend to work around the NYS education curriculum in the information we offer. Again, we can offer a custom-tailored presentation to any group; just let us know!

Q: Can I choose which animals come to the party?

A: Unfortunately we cannot accommodate requests. Our animals require rest which is why they are frequently rotated. We will make every effort to ensure that our most popular animals (monkey, snake, wallaby) are available for your party but cannot guarantee that any one animal will be available for the date of your presentation. However, we pomise that to provide you with a unique mix of animals found nowhere else on Long Island!
***PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO BRING THE SNAKE (OUR MOST POPULAR ANIMAL) AS WE DO NOT USE HIM IN EVERY PRESENTATION!***

Q: Should I tip the animal handlers present at my event?

A: Most of the animal handlers you see present at our shows are volunteers who are solely dedicated to caring for and presenting our animals. All of the money made from birthday parties goes right back to the care of the animals at Animal Adventures. Gratuity is not included in the price of party packages, but is completely optional and under your discretion.

Q: How do I book a party?

A: Please call us at 631-456-3836 to secure your date!

Q: I have additional questions about exotic pets and/or about the parties that were not addressed on this page

A: We love answering questions and are constantly adding to this page. If you have a question that is not listed on this page, by all means feel free to e-mail us @ NatureNick@AnimalAdventuresParties.com

A Few Tips That Will Greatly Enhance Your Presentation:

A close parking or unloading space. Please let us know in advance about any stairs or difficult access.
Help keep the animals a surprise while we are setting up.
Please withhold snacks during the presentation.
For the safety of the children and the animals, please help us supervise the children.
PLEASE have any adults who do not wish to participate in the presentation socialize in another room so that the animal handler presenting does not have to strain his/her voice as they are presenting to the children.