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Roland, IA 
Petting Zoo 
12 miles from Ames 
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!”
Holstein, IA
Petting Zoo
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…”
Belleville, MI
Animal Entertainment / Petting Zoo
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…”
Andover, NJ
Animal Entertainment / Petting Zoo
Serves Ames
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!”
Napa, CA
Animal Entertainment / Petting Zoo
Serves Ames
147 Verified Bookings Stephanie R. said “Fun for kids and adults!”
Altoona, IA
Variety Show / Educational Entertainment
28 miles from Napa Lindsay W. said “The ladies did a great job & our guests enjoyed the entertainment!”
Des Moines, IA
Caricaturist / Children’s Party Entertainment
31 miles from Napa
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…”
Ogden, IA
Balloon Twister / Children’s Party Entertainment
21 miles from Napa
4 Verified Bookings Alejandro C. said “He did a great job!”
In the past year, Petting Zoos have sent 4,238 quotes to event planners
Petting Zoos rank #48 in popularity out of 541 categories on GigSalad
1,378 Petting Zoo reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
Campus Events, Fundraisers, and Graduations in Ames
From request to booking, it takes 1.8 days (on average) to hire a Petting Zoo
for Petting Zoo requests in the United States
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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