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The Best Petting Zoos for Hire in Ames, IA

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What Ames Users Say

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“"Best birthday party EVER"” – Crystal B., reviewing Holstein Petting Zoo Meyer Petting Zoo. More reviews

Hovick Family Farm Petting Zoo - Petting Zoo in Roland, Iowa
Hovick Family Farm Petting Zoo - Petting Zoo in Roland, Iowa

Hovick Family Farm Petting Zoo

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5.0 (5)
  • Map pin icon Roland, IA
  • Vendor category icon Petting Zoo
  • Travel distance icon 12 miles from Ames
  • Check mark icon 10 Verified Bookings

Savanna C. said “Everyone loved and enjoyed the animals! They definitely MADE the party! I highly recommend Hovick’s Family Petting Zoo. We can’t thank you enough!”

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Meyer Petting Zoo - Petting Zoo in Holstein, Iowa
Meyer Petting Zoo - Petting Zoo in Holstein, Iowa

Meyer Petting Zoo

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4.84 (3)
  • Map pin icon Holstein, IA
  • Vendor category icon Petting Zoo
  • Travel distance icon 103 miles from Ames

Aanna S. said “Meyer Petting Zoo did an excellent job at our annual Easter Eggstravaganza! They came in with all of their own fencing, got the animals ready for kids…”

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Animal Magic - Animal Entertainment / Petting Zoo in Belleville, Michigan Featured vendor banner
Animal Magic - Animal Entertainment / Petting Zoo in Belleville, Michigan

Animal Magic

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4.69 (9)
  • Map pin icon Belleville, MI
  • Vendor category icon Animal Entertainment / Petting Zoo
  • Travel distance icon Serves Ames

Tammy B. said “Mark had his show at the school where I work yesterday. What an awesome experience. He geared the information and language to the age of the students…”

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NJ Snake Man - Animal Entertainment / Petting Zoo in Andover, New Jersey Featured vendor banner
NJ Snake Man - Animal Entertainment / Petting Zoo in Andover, New Jersey

NJ Snake Man

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5.0 (19)
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  • Map pin icon Andover, NJ
  • Vendor category icon Animal Entertainment / Petting Zoo
  • Travel distance icon Serves Ames
  • Check mark icon 32 Verified Bookings

Peretz L. said “Had over 100 children and they loved it. John was great at keeping them engaged and cooperative. Would recommend to anyone!”

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Wild About Monkeys! - Animal Entertainment / Petting Zoo in Napa, California Featured vendor banner
Wild About Monkeys! - Animal Entertainment / Petting Zoo in Napa, California

Wild About Monkeys!

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4.98 (68)
  • Map pin icon Napa, CA
  • Vendor category icon Animal Entertainment / Petting Zoo
  • Travel distance icon Serves Ames
  • Check mark icon 147 Verified Bookings

Stephanie R. said “Fun for kids and adults!”

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Laura Ernst - Variety Show / Educational Entertainment in Altoona, Iowa Featured vendor banner
Laura Ernst - Variety Show / Educational Entertainment in Altoona, Iowa

Laura Ernst

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5.0 (1)
  • Map pin icon Altoona, IA
  • Vendor category icon Variety Show / Educational Entertainment
  • Travel distance icon 28 miles from Napa

Lindsay W. said “The ladies did a great job & our guests enjoyed the entertainment!”

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Caricatures By Steph - Caricaturist / Children’s Party Entertainment in Des Moines, Iowa
Caricatures By Steph - Caricaturist / Children’s Party Entertainment in Des Moines, Iowa

Caricatures By Steph

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5.0 (3)
  • Map pin icon Des Moines, IA
  • Vendor category icon Caricaturist / Children’s Party Entertainment
  • Travel distance icon 31 miles from Napa
  • Check mark icon 12 Verified Bookings

Sarah M. said “Steph did an absolutely wonderful job at our Grand Opening event. She has so much talent! She is also very quick and many guests were able to enjoy getting…”

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Toby Twist - Balloon Twister / Children’s Party Entertainment in Ogden, Iowa
Toby Twist - Balloon Twister / Children’s Party Entertainment in Ogden, Iowa

Toby Twist

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5.0 (3)
  • Map pin icon Ogden, IA
  • Vendor category icon Balloon Twister / Children’s Party Entertainment
  • Travel distance icon 21 miles from Napa
  • Check mark icon 4 Verified Bookings

Alejandro C. said “He did a great job!”

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Quick facts
Petting Zoos in Ames, IA

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4,238 quotes sent

In the past year, Petting Zoos have sent 4,238 quotes to event planners

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48th most popular

Petting Zoos rank #48 in popularity out of 541 categories on GigSalad

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4.9 out of 5 stars

1,378 Petting Zoo reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars

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Typically hired for

Campus Events, Fundraisers, and Graduations in Ames

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1.8 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.8 days (on average) to hire a Petting Zoo

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Iowa ranks #24

for Petting Zoo requests in the United States

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Petting Zoos in Ames, IA


Petting zoos, pony rides, and other animal entertainment can add a fun and exciting twist to any party or event. Bring a little bit of the wild to your birthday party, church event, company picnic, or neighborhood gathering with a traveling petting zoo. From reptiles to birds to farm animals, mobile petting zoos have all kinds of furry friends that will delight guests of all ages who love animals. Find the best petting zoo rentals on GigSalad!

The cost of a mobile zoo in Ames, Iowa can vary depending on the length of the event, how far they must travel, and the number and type of animals you want. Expect exotic animals to cost a bit more than more common ones. Many zoo companies will have various packages to choose from depending on your exact needs, including interactive lessons for a more educational experience. Contact local petting zoos to get quotes customized for your event.

When browsing Ames petting zoos, look through profiles to learn more about their services. Check out photo galleries of their animals and read reviews. This can show you what similar events they’ve worked at and how they went. When talking with potential companies, be sure to ask important questions. How far are they willing to travel? What animals are available? What activities can the children be involved in—pet, feed, ride, etc? You should also check with your venue and Ames city regulations to see if there are any restrictions on having animals present.

Once you find a mobile zoo you want to hire, secure the booking through GigSalad. Our easy-to-use platform allows you to communicate with the vendor, confirm your agreement, and make a secure payment all in one place. All GigSalad bookings are protected by our Worry-Free Guarantee so you can rest easy knowing we have your back. Search for Petting Zoos in Ames, Iowa above.

Please note that these Petting Zoos may also travel to Gilbert, Kelley, Nevada, Huxley, Luther, Cambridge, Slater, Story City, Roland, Sheldahl, Boone, Madrid, Randall, Alleman, McCallsburg, Maxwell, Colo, Elkhart, Polk City, Collins, Jewell, Woodward, Garden City, Zearing, Ellsworth, Stanhope, Granger, Pilot Mound, Radcliffe, and Stratford.

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