Cowboy Critters Petting Zoo & Pony Rides

St Louis, MO

$250 mini zoo | $400 and up pony rides/combos

Travels up to 30 miles

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Overview

We provide pony rides and delightful petting zoos for birthday parties, church events, holidays, corporate events, and MUCH more. Our animals are clean, happy and quite friendly. Adults and Children of all ages adore our animals and love the unique interaction. Our team members are friendly, knowledgeable and happy to answer pretty much any critter question!


Reviews

2 reviews

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Jamie F.

October 22, 2023
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Interaction with employees

The animals were okay in cages. There was absolutely no interaction with the kids. Both employees could act like they are happy, maybe talk a little about each animal, offer some tidbits of info about the animal like a NAME, what it likes to eat… The horse was a little anxious & didn’t like to be petted, you bring a unfriendly horse to a little kids party. For over $300 bucks an hour freaking smile.

Hired as: Petting Zoo


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Vicki P.

October 5, 2023
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Everyone had a great time

Enjoyed

Hired as: Petting Zoo

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Booking information

Price range: $250 mini zoo | $400 and up pony rides/combos

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 480 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Business Liability - covers petting zoos and pony rides

What to expect

We have many different options for events, but here are a few of our packages and available animals:

Pony Rides $400 and up:
1-4 Ponies available to suit any event from small birthday parties to HUGE corporate events. Cost depends on the length of time and # of ponies

Petting Zoos $400 and up except for the Mini Zoo:
Mini Zoo - 3 SMALL animals (can be carried in a pet carrier) - $250
Small Petting Zoo - 5 species (selected by customer)
Medium Petting Zoo - 8 species
Large Petting Zoo - 11 species

Available Petting Zoo animals:
Mini Horse
Mini Donkey
Goats
Sheep
Mini Steer
Mini Pig
Turtles
Chicken
Duck
Rabbits
Bearded Dragon
Corn Snake
Pyrenees Dog

We also offer combinations of the Petting Zoo with Pony Rides $450 and up!

About

Marta grew up on a small farm, and has always loved taking care of the animals. Cowboy Critters was started in 2010, and Marta purchased the business in 2016. She loves to share her adorable critters with children all over the St. Louis area so that they can experience the same awe that she did as a child.

Cowboy Critters is located in Villa Ridge, MO on 27 acres. When the animals are on break during the week, they spend their time sleeping, playing or grazing on the lush pasture. While the animals love their home, they also love trips to the city where they get extra treats and attention!

Additional booking notes

We bring all of our own supplies, water, and shade tents. The only thing that we request is a place to park a long trailer, and hand sanitizer provided near the animals.

Past booked events

October 2023

14

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

2:00pm - 5:00pm

St Peters, MO

September 2023

30

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

9:30am - 10:15am

Glen Carbon, IL

29

Friday

Nonprofit Event

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Fenton, MO

May 2021

23

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Alton, IL

Setup requirements

Hand Sanitizer

Trailer Parking

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