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The Best Petting Zoos for Hire in Chicago, IL

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13 Petting Zoos serving Chicago, IL

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Using data from quotes sent through GigSalad, we’ve gathered average pricing for hiring Petting Zoos in Chicago, IL.

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What Chicago Users Say

5-star review

“Perfect for our child's birthday party! Highly recommend!” – Korissa R., reviewing Fort Wayne Petting Zoo Joy Journey Farms.

Wow Show Inc. Party Room & Entertainment - Children’s Party Entertainment / Petting Zoo in Chicago, Illinois Featured vendor banner
Wow Show Inc. Party Room & Entertainment - Children’s Party Entertainment / Petting Zoo in Chicago, Illinois

Wow Show Inc. Party Room & Entertainment

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4.91 (30)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Children’s Party Entertainment / Petting Zoo
  • Check mark icon 48 Verified Bookings

Neetika V. said “It was such a great show and everyone enjoyed it Kids of all ages just loved it!!!”

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Mark's Ark - Animal Entertainment / Petting Zoo in Auburn, Indiana
Mark's Ark - Animal Entertainment / Petting Zoo in Auburn, Indiana

Mark's Ark

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4.97 (26)
  • Map pin icon Auburn, IN
  • Vendor category icon Animal Entertainment / Petting Zoo
  • Travel distance icon 137 miles from Chicago
  • Check mark icon 53 Verified Bookings

Teresa M. said “Mark did a great job! He connected with the kids and made our birthday granddaughter feel special.”

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Joy Journey Farms - Petting Zoo in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Joy Journey Farms - Petting Zoo in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Joy Journey Farms

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5.0 (4)
  • Map pin icon Fort Wayne, IN
  • Vendor category icon Petting Zoo
  • Travel distance icon 140 miles from Chicago
  • Check mark icon 10 Verified Bookings

Nicky W. said “The animals were a hit with children and adults as well. Joy Journey was professional informatitive and friendly. People were able to feed, pet and brush…”

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Petting Zoos in Chicago, IL

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4,211 quotes sent

In the past year, Petting Zoos have sent 4,211 quotes to event planners

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45th most popular

Petting Zoos rank #45 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad

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4.9 out of 5 stars

1,591 Petting Zoo reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars

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Typically hired for

Children’s Birthday Parties, Festivals, and Nonprofit Events in Chicago, IL

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Chicago ranks #1

for Petting Zoo requests in Illinois

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1.3 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.3 days (on average) to hire a Petting Zoo

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Illinois ranks #15

for Petting Zoo requests in the United States

Past events
for Petting Zoos in Chicago, IL

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    Children’s Birthday Party with 20 guests

    Chicago, Illinois

    • Ages of children

      4 to 9 years

    • Number of children attending

      15

    • Great Job

      10/10 highly recommend

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Petting Zoos in Chicago, IL


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 Chicago, Illinois 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 Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago, Illinois above.

Petting Zoos serving the Chicago, IL area

These Petting Zoos serve the wider Chicago and Cook county area and travel to Stickney, Forest View, North Riverside, River Forest, Lincolnwood, Riverside, Amf Ohare, Lyons, Hines, Harwood Heights, River Grove, Summit, Summit Argo, Hometown, Broadview, Norridge, McCook, Bedford Park, La Grange Park, Stone Park, Schiller Park, Merrionette Park, Northlake, Hodgkins, Hillside, Berkeley, Justice, Chicago Ridge, Rosemont, and Hickory Hills.

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