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E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue
- Strongsville, OH
- Children's Party Entertainment
- Travels up to 60 miles
- $175 + all shows quoted

The BIG end of show surprise... it's SQUASHER time ! We need at least 3 people to help hold her... a gentle sweet snake that the kids love... the Kraft kids helping us in this photo

Blue Iggy

We do our shows for any classroom event, fundraisers, etc...

50 pound "Tank" the tortoise.. no one is allowed to stand on her

Am I a crocodile or am I a skink?... my name is "Bandit"
I am the l------t s--------r in the world... what am I?
Anyone can help feed Dino the Rhino iguana- 5 year veteran in shows
Another happy birthday kid
This is "Lazer" the Caiman.... snout is confined during show for safety
GET OVER YOUR FEAR; we can change your mind about many myths and fears you may have about every animal we show
Sammy eating a treat
Well I guess he has to go home with us because our milk snake has him with her tail... fun with the kids at every show... and completely interactive
Camille the lizard lover... we have many lizard species to choose from for your event.. small, big, exotic, cute and a few that can be intimidating as well... but all docile and may become your friend as well
We take more time with the disabled so they can really connect with our animals.
A B-day surprise along with many more.
Meet "Drago" the rescued Asian water dragon
Meet Mali, he has been in our shows over 15 years
WE can bring any one of three species of Iguana
The Kraft kids petting Steve-O the Bearded dragon
We have large tortoises and many smaller sized ones like this young African Sulcata... we do not keep any threatened or endangered species... we also do not ship in any animal... we only have captive bred animals
Our show is interactive as kids will get to help hold, pet or feed a few of the animals... we change many people's views on snakes, lizards and the creepy crawlys
A multi child birthday party show... four happy kids
Dino getting all kinds of greens to eat... he'll be your friend once you feed him
Dino... the Rhinocerous iguana
Jeanie and I at Camp Cheerful for 2nd year. We take time with troubled kids along with any mental or physical disability...
Everyone gets to pet "Dino" our Rhino iguana; he's always a big hit ! A 5 year veteran to the shows
"Star & Stripes" the largest land salamanders in the world. Both rescued at same time... find out how old they are and much more at our show... never touch any amphibian as they can absorb germs from your hands and even become sick or die
Learn how this amphibian can kill almost every animal on Earth except for just a few
My name was Snoozer, I passed on after being rescued. E and J gave me a great home for years
He fell in love with SQUASHER the python... we thought he may not let go as he just loved our big girl
Our scorpions still have their stingers; we do not alter any of our animals for show purposes.
We do corporate shows year round... here is Jeanie at the Lubrizol corporate show... a busy 3 hour program that we've done for a few years now
Learn where this native U.S. lizard comes from and learn some interesting lizard facts.
Echoing Hills show- we take extra time with disabled and mentally challenged people either at their facility or at their home year round.
Thanks to Akron libraries for having us back again for multiple shows in 2014... E and J's animals can come to your library or school too !
Nora the b-day girl loved Smokey the rescued tortoise that came from a house fire... the firemen saved his life by giving him oxygen along with the people pulled from the fire... awesome job guys
Photos throughout our shows can be taken
We bring amphibians along with reptiles and arachnids
Anyone can feed Dino the 5 year veteran to our shows
Morgan Hose Company show in Ashtabula Cnty with Brandon my son helping out that day
The little b-day girl with Mom next to Jeanie loves SQUASHER the python; that is just half of her
Emmitt having fun at home
Liam's b-day party
Thanks Lubrizol Company for having us back for the Christmas family Show... even the Grinch likes SNAKES!
Jeanie teaches the Portage Lakes library crowd about this snake and why it gets mistreated in the wild
Jeanie and I setting up for big show in N. Royalton
Faris's b-day show
The kids love our gentle, docile lizards
Hold and meet these geckos along with many other reptiles, amphibians and arachnids
Can you guess what kind of snake this is? Just one of a wide variety that can be at your event.
This is the Huntington's Disease fundraiser- we raise money for HDSA by having photo sessions taken with our animals
Church event- see "Bellle" boa; just one of five species of Boa that we can bring to your event.
Jack Hanna is one great guy; he's not just a T.V. personality, he does good all around the world for people and animals
Town & Country RV Show; very nice to see our name up in lights...sort of !
We thank the Garrettsville Summerfest crew for having us out.
Small tortoises or big tortoises; we got 'em for your event.
Red next to yellow can kill a fellow, red next to black is friend of Jack. We wish everyone knew this saying because they would know if the snake was venomous or non-venomous. We have many, many species of snakes to bring to your party or event.
Here is Jeanie with Lil' Joe... he'll be taking Snoozer's place before long due to his old age
2013 Another Rescued Bearded dragon which we did place in a proper home
A very rainy day at Walsh University festival.... Jeanie w/Snoozer
Elijah's lizard party- we can customize a show just for your needs or budget
Notice the Marine toad's front leg? Learn interesting facts about amphibians and every animal we bring to your event
Goddard school animal show for the kids. We go to many pre-schools, elementary and middle schools throughout the year.
Here is "Snoozer" the Tegu at an Akron show in the city of Green... a very large crowd every year
We support the Huntington's Disease Society as we do many other fundraisers. Another is St. Baldrick's as I "Ed" have my head shaved to raise money for kids who have cancer. My wife donates 10" of her hair every 2 years for wigs for kids
Here we show three harmless snakes that resemble venomous snakes to Scout pack #75
These people went all out for their son's b-day party along with having us there. He wanted a lizard show, but we brought others along for the ride
Scout pack #389; we do scouting events throughout the year
An Akron boy's surprise b-day buddy. I sure liked his Iguana shirt
Ed with "Snoozer" at a Christmas show; we perform at many holiday parties
We do shows at schools, churches, corporate events, etc...this is Wild Wacky Wednesday at a local church
Very fun, educational and hands-on experience for kids and adults
Three sleepy heads... the late Snoozer the Tegu and dog who passed away too
Father and Son Day for scouts. This was "Burnese" the Burmese python
Jeanie shows latin kids a Milksnake from their native homeland. We can bring native or exotic animals from around the globe
We also do Winter time birthday shows as some people go all out for their kids as this set up proves
Whoa! That is one weird looking tortoise !
Here we are at OBM arena for the Special Olympic fundraiser which we did two days of shows
Hey kids... when you see this pull into your driveway, get ready to meet some cool animals
Our Burmese python is always a BIG hit with everyone
A happy b-day boy gets to pet and hold a very docile lizard
Another Summer camp show that the kids learn about many animal species
E and J helps with "Jungle" themed photo-shoot. It was a tough job, but someone had to do it :-)
Scout Pack 303 show
Jeanie teaching kids about Ball pythons at fundraiser
Jeanie teaching kids about Blue-tongue skinks
I have to thank my Mom who passed away in August of 2013 for making me who I am... we miss her dearly... she loved all animals
Thanks to my family, I'm addicted to reptiles ! My late Dad & Sister
In memory of Grandma Becerra
Ed teaching a third class at school event
My brother Rusty with his Grandson Tristan holding "Burnese"
My sister Laura helping us out at the Cuyahoga County Fair.
Kids can pet the tortoise, but we do NOT let them stand on her. Tortoise shells are hard, but not to be tested for show purposes
Overview
We bring our animals to your birthday party, corporate functions, libraries, school events, churches, fundraisers or almost any occasion. Your child will get to feed "Dino" the Rhino iguana, pet or hold many others throughout; we'll need at least three volunteers to help us hold "Squasher" the BIG yellow Burmese python at the end of presentation... our show is interactive, educational, but most of all, a very memorable fun experience. We bring rescued and home raised animals that are docile. For educational shows, we bring a few more aggressive reptiles to show why some reptiles do NOT make good pets. Go to our website if you want to book us for any event. Proceeds go to rescue mission
32 Reviews
This is our second year asking Ed and Jeanie to return to our holiday event here at Lubrizol in Brecksville. The show received positive feedback the first year, we didn't think twice when asking them to return. Ed and Jeanie are very nice people who have some cool reptiles to show. Both kids and adults seem to really enjoy this. Thanks again!
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
Thanks Mady for the great review..... we love the set up you provide for us and the people are just great as can be. This visit for us in fun as well as for the kids and adults that we show our animals to... hope to see you next year.... Ed and Jeanie
E and J reptile show came to my daughter's 5th birthday party. The kids loved the show! It was fun, silly, but very educational. They took the time to talk about the animals. Not only do they put on the show, but it's obvious that they care very much for the animals and are in this line of work for a greater cause. I highly recommend.
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
First of all, thank you!!!! Your daughter was such a little sweetheart, loved the animals and she gave us a hug to say thank you.... everyone was respectful to the animals and overall a great experience... hope to see you guys in the future.
Thank you so much to E and J reptile show for making our 7 year olds birthday party so memorable and fun. The animals were great and exciting and all of the kids had a chance to touch and feel them and ask questions, etc.
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
We have to say that Henry was one of the most polite little boys that we've encountered in some time. Not too many times do kids come up to us and really thank us for the show and gifts that they receive.... a very nice bunch of kids and they treated the animals with respect as well.... thank you for having us out to his party.
We are very pleased with how our daughter's 7th birthday party turned out with the help of E and J Reptile shows! The children were falling over themselves to see the creatures and join in the fun. Ed was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining and we would (and have) definitely recommend their show to our friends and family.
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
We both thank you first for having us out to Camille's party and 2nd for the kind words. We have mentioned your daughter several times on what a sweetheart she is. Someone can be so lucky to have such a wonderful daughter as you do..... hope to see you guys in the future and please stay in touch or just email and say hello.... E & J
E & J reptile show was amazing! My son was a little hesitant at first and they made him feel so comfortable. After 10 minutes, he was touching all the animals and participating. Thank u so much! You made his birthday unforgettable!
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
Thank you so much and we are happy that Liam liked the animals. Thanks to you guys for making our day a pleasure and hope to see you in the future...
These two are really great at what they do! ed and Jeanie were so good with about 20 kids of all ages at my Daughter's seventh birthday party. So happy with this decision to hire them. They are super dun, knowledgeable, and stand for an excellent cause. Even the adults loved this show. They are worth every penny. My daughter loved it and so did our party guests. thanks ed and Jeanie! Don't be surprised if we hire you again for our son since he fell in love with your turtles! I will definitely recommend these two to anyone for anything, corporate, private, or otherwise.
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
Thank you so much for the wonderful review; you guys made us feel more welcomed than can be expected from a client. We hope your daughter loved the animals that we brought... we hope to see you guys again and we'll make sure we bring the tortoises again and bring some new animals next time.... E & J
We had E and J for our boys' 10th birthday party & everyone thoroughly enjoyed it--kids & adults!! Ed & Jeanie told us information & stories about each one of the reptiles which kept everyone interested. Keeping 12 boys' attention isn't easy, but they did it during the whole show. I love that Ed & Jeanie care so much about animals & rescue them. They have big hearts & are very kind. I would definitely have them again!! Thank you Ed, Jeanie & Brandon too.
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
It was OUR pleasure coming out to your two son's birthday party to perform one of our animal shows. Thank you for having us out after you seen us at the Green library show last month.... we hope to see you in the future, take care and be safe!
We had E and J Reptile show at the birthday party for our Twin 6 year olds and 3 year old. The age range in attendance was 2-10 and everyone (including the adults!) had a blast. They were professional, entertaining and very knowledgable!! You can tell that they really care for their animals and they shared touching stories about how many of them were rescued. My initial concerns about having wild animals around children were completely unfounded. E and J were completely in control and the animals were very well behaved! A terrific day!!
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
Thank you so much for the kind words and the review. The kids and adults were awesome and someday the twins will probably take our place. They know their reptiles and amphibians for only being 6 years old..... we hope to see you guys in the future.
We had E and J's Reptiles come out to our Relay for Life this past weekend and it was Awesome! They were very educational as well as able to keep it fun and have some laughs. They kept the kids attention and it was a good sized group they were in front of! They did an amazing job and I will absolutely be inviting them back next year!
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
We both thank you very much.... you were awesome and so was every one else at the walk/fundraiser. We had a great time with everybody who attended the show. You and everyone else who volunteer their time for cancer research must be commended and we thank you also. Cancer has touched both of our families as it does to almost everyone today it seems. We can't wait for next year.... thank you again for having us out, Ed & Jeanie
I want thank Ed & Jeanie from E & J Reptiles for there awesome work during our Open House. They did a great job of entertaining customers and creating memories for the kids. Our attendence was outstanding and I credit some of that to the terrific show they put together. Thanks again and I would recomend them to anyone looking to differentiate themselves from the competition.
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We had E and J Reptile Show come to our house for our son 's first communion party. They were a huge hit! We were able to choose the types of animals that the kids would be most interested in and they even got to touch and feel many of the animals. Ed & Jeanie are a wealth of information about each animal they brought and taught the kids (and many adults!) just what it means to truly care for an animal. They were so accomodating and were also very engaging with the kids-getting them involved as much as possible. I would highly recommend them for any event your hosting. My son told me that their show was the best part of his special day!!-
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
Jeanie and I want to also say that you made us feel welcomed and made our visit fun and exciting. One of the best group of kids and adults we've been to in a while. Everyone was polite and very friendly to the animals; also had some great questions. We are glad to hear he loved the animals that we had shown..... thanks for the review !
My son wanted a lizard party for his 12th birthday and I wanted to give him just that. My husband and I decided to find a way to have real lizards to his birthday party and we found E and J. We went with them because they were much more affordable than the other business we contacted. E and J worked with our birthday budget and gave a great show. They were prompt, entertaining and a joy to have at our home. The children loved it and learned a lot (so did we)! My son was so happy with his surprise lizard show and we were happy that we choose E and J.
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
We brought a bunch of different lizards and geckos to Elijah's party along with some snakes, a tortoise and some creepy crawlies that really was a big hit with everyone. We were happy to make a few changes with a package that was more affordable. We can customize anyone's show to whatever they would like.... animal wise and length of show. They made his party extra special with the lizard themed table setting, cake, reptile decorations all over. I took as many pictures of their set up as they did of our animals.... thank you guys for making our day special as well...
We had a great time at our event with the Reptile Show. Their whole staff was extremely courteous and knowledgeable. The event was a bit chaotic due to the weather, which forced them to set up at two different locations during the event. They had no complaints and just went with the flow which is exactly what we needed. I would definitely recommend them and we plan on using them again in the future.
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
We thank you Sarah for having us out to the Walsh University festival. We had a great time even though the weather was horrible. Thanks for making our visit very special. The kids and adults gave us very nice compliments for the rescues we have done and they loved the animal show we presented.... can't wait to see you in the future.
I heard this so many times today from my son’s eight-year-old friends who came to celebrate Gabe’s Birthday. Our thanks to Jeanie and Ed from J+E Reptile Shows & Rescue who graced our party with an interactive, educational, and fun show featuring twelve interesting critters including an alligator, tarantula, scorpion, box turtle, and show-stopping 75 pound albino python. Jeanie and Ed’s knowledge and passion for the animals is contagious and inspirational. We all learned a lot about some really cool animals. I highly recommend them for any party or event - they are sure to please young and old alike. Your party will be ‘the best party ever,’ too!
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
We appreciate the kind words; Gabe is a cool kid who loves animals, especially reptiles. He loved the BIG Burmese python and got to pet an Alligator for the first time in his life. Everyone made our visit special in many ways. All of the kids will hopefully stay animal lovers as we are....
E and J Reptile Show did a fantastic job for my son's 6th birthday party! Very knowledgeable about all of their animals, very patient with excited kids and curious adults as well. Everyone at the party gave us great compliments and feedback and we impressed with Ed, Jeanie and the entire group of reptiles. Ed and Jeanie made my son one super happy kid and I cannot thank them enough! Job well done!
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I wanted something different for one of my parties and the E and J Reptile Show was over the top! I thought the kids would get a big thrill from petting the reptiles and snakes, but the adults were even more enthusiastic and asked the most questions. The E and J team were very knowledgeable, cordial and answered all the questions. Their set up and presentation was excellent. I highly recommend E and J for an extraordinary party event!
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E & J performed at our annual mobile camp for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities August 13th and 14th 2013. I must say out of all the animal shows that we have booked this one was by far the best. The presenters were very knowledgeable about their animals, answered any and all questions from our individuals, let everyone touch the animals, and they were very personal. Ed was very communicable with the staff of our facility via e-mail, which is a plus as this is a great characteristic of his professionalism. I cannot express how much of a privilege it was to have them perform at our camp. They were a big hit with everyone and we took a lot of pictures to remember the experience. They are reasonably priced and are worth it for the travel, set up and time that they spend performing their show. I would definitely recommend them to others as entertainment for their party or function as they are an awesome group!
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
We thank you Stephanie for the wonderful kind words. It was our privilege to meet you and everyone who made our two day visit special. I also want to thank you and everyone who had words of comfort after my Mom's passing. We would love to return to perform our shows in the future....Ed & Jeanie
Everyone had a terrific time learning about the reptiles and were able to interact with them as well! Thank you for coming to Green - great job Ed & Jeanie!
Animal Entertainment
E & J put on a wonderful show. Each kid got to see almost every reptile and it was as educational as it was fun. They arrived early and were very professional as well. It was a great experience overall.
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E & J Reptile Show did a wonderful show for my daughter's 3rd birthday party. They kept the children interested and had a great selection of reptiles that the kids and adults could interact with. They came and set up in a timely manner and were very knowledgable and interested in caring for and teaching about each reptile. Great show- I would recommend them for all ages and events!
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E and J are experts when it comes to reptiles! Their show featured rescued reptiles that E and J personally nurtured back to health. They made sure to take all the necessary safety precautions so even young children could participate. The animals were calm and expertly handled. My daughter and her friends had a blast learning and touching the snakes, alligator, tortoise, lizards, and arachnids! It really was amazing, I would recommend them for anyone looking for a fun and informative party idea!
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Ed and Jeanie are experienced professionals who are passionate about their reptiles. They handle their animals with love and respect and encourage people to do the same. They take the time to really educate children, as well as adults about the reptiles' fascinating natural history, care, and conservation. They encourage kids to ask questions and interact with the animals. And it is truly exciting to see their awe and wonder of these beautiful, yet often misunderstood creatures.
Years ago, I first had the privilege to see one of Ed and Jeanie's shows, and I was hooked. I told them that I was an animal-lover, and was especially fond of reptiles. Eventually, they asked me to be apart of their show as a helper on some of the larger events, including ones
held at nature centers, school events, and parties. I couldn't have been more excited to be apart of their team!
Ed and Jeanie are also big advocates in responsible pet ownership and always encourage potential reptile owners
to do their research before buying an animal to ensure that it receives proper care. Unfortunately, some people end
up unable to care for their pet, and that is when E&J can step in and provide an unwanted animal with a loving home
with all the essential care they need. Some of these rescues even end up as part of the shows.
Everyone truly enjoys the unique and wonderful experience at E&J's shows. It's not just the animals that make the shows so
special, Ed and Jeanie are kind, caring and knowledgeable individuals who love what they do and are committed to providing
everyone with a fun and amazing time!
Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
I also want to let people know how professional Alexa is with our clients. She is an animal lover just as we are. We knew from the first day she helped us at a nature center, that she was going to be a great animal handler. Not only is she our helper, she has turned out to be one of our best friends. I have never seen a person care so much for animals as she does. She has handled all of our reptiles, amphibians and arachnids over the years as if she has been doing this for years. She impressed us more than most other animal entertainers that we have seen. Whatever she chooses to do for a living, she will succeed at anything she does. She will always be welcomed to help us out with our animal shows. She may also be on the D.W.A.R.T. team with us come July of 2013. D.W.A.R.T. is the "Dangerous Wild Animal Response Team". We will be working along side vets, firemen, police, city, county and state officials from Cleveland and Columbus.
E and J Reptile shows was awesome. They were all so nice and their reptiles were so cool. I learned a lot about their reptiles and they made me feel safe with snakes. I loved skating with Tinese. She was so chill and calm.
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
All we can say is how AWESOME Kayla is as a skater and even a better person. Not only did she skate with our smaller albino Burmese python in her routine, she skates like an Olympian. We can tell she almost wasn't going to let us take our snake back home with us... good luck Kayla with whatever you do in life.
I was looking for something different for an event i was directing and E and J reptile show was just what i was looking for. Ed was so professional and easy to contact. He got back to me with in hours of emailing him. My guest was so entertained by the show. They brought all kinds of retiles, some that many of my guest had never seen or heard of before. Ed and his wife went above and beyond what was asked of them. I would recommend them to everyone in need of a fun and interesting show. Thank you so much for being a part of our event. You made memories for everyone that came!!!
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
We want to thank Victoria and the Strongsville Skating Club for hiring us to perform our reptile, amphibian and arachnid show for the pre-show entertainment. This was a two for one deal. The first day was quoted, but at a reduced amount. The 2nd day was donated by Jeanie and I in which we actually did two shows within an hour and a half for two crowds of kids and adults. We are supporters of the Special Olympics in which some of the Skating Club's proceeds went to the Special Olympics. We also had a photo session for people to have their picture taken with our American alligator and Burmese python in which those donations also went to the Olympic fund.
We went to a fundraiser for Huntington Disease in August 2012. The E and J Reptile show was wonderful. My two twin 7 year old nieces were amazed and thought that it was so cool and neat to be able to see and hold a "huge" snake. They liked the whole experience, and they are still talking about it months later! They have the picture of all of us holding the snake in their room. It is an awesome show and I would recommend them to friends and family for any birthdays and shows at any time. Adults and children both would love it. I know that we did!!!!
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
Thanks Jane for the wonderful words. Jeanie and I love you guys and we will be friends forever. Thank you for helping the HDSA fundraiser and being part of the E & J photoshoot !
We have had E and J the past 2 birthdays for my son who turned 3 and then 4.. When we asked my son what he wanted for his 4th birthday he said right away he wanted them back! Great Show, Great Education.. All the kids and adults had a GREAT time.. Highly recommend them!!
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
Thanks for the review... we are thrilled that Aaron had a great time for his 4th birthday. We brought a few different species of reptiles and amphibians to each of their shows so they didin't see the same thing twice. We're always adding different animals to our collection so we can bring a variety to repeat clients...."Lucky" the gator says hello to Aaron and his family... thanks and hope to see you again!
I hired E and J Reptile for my son's 5th birthday and we were very happy with the show! They were professional and very knowledgeable about the reptiles they have. My son is still talking about how much fun the show was! Highly recommend!!
Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
We wanted to thank Luke and his family for having us out for their son's birthday party. He is also a reptile lover just as we are. They made us feel welcomed as if we knew them for years.... thank you again from Ed and Jeanie's Reptile Shows & Rescue
We hired E & J Reptile Shows & Rescue to perform at our son's 7th birthday party at our home, in June of 2012. The experience couldn't have been better! From the scheduling, to the outstanding show, to the set-up/take down...they made it easy. The audience ranged in age from 3 to 70, and EVERYONE was entertained. They kept the attention on our son, and created some great photo opportunities for him and his buddies. Best of all, the owners were knowledgable, informative, and entertaining and really cared for the creatures they presented:). I highly recommend them for outstanding entertainment!
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Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
We want to thank the Harding family for making us feel welcomed. We can just hope all of our shows can be enjoyable as this one was.....
My mother and I went to a Fundraiser on August11, 2012 in Twinsburg, Ohio.
This was a Fundraiser that I had waited so long because it includes the good stuff that people likes, 50\50, side board, Chinese raffle and of course the food. On time of arrive, a sign was displayed that E & J Reptile Shows will entertain at the Fundraiser. I have heard so much about E & J Reptile Show, that I told my mother forget about the raffles that I was in it to see this show. I was amazed when E and J were preparing for the show that a crowd of people with their children were fixated on them when they were putting the reptiles on the displayed table. The handling of the reptiles with great professionalism shows how well their reptiles are being care for. They handle them like they were their babies. I have never seen the people reaction of excitement, when E and J handle each reptile of different species and educated us on that particular reptile.They also explained which reptile were harmless and which were dangerous. This was one of the best reptile show that I would recommend people to see or if anyone is planning an event to have E & J Reptile Show for good entertainment. I left this show with a lot of knowledge of reptiles that I want to thank E & J for a fascinated show that they put on. If I can rate this review I would give them a 10 !!!!!! Excellent Show......................
Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
I wanted to thank Essie and her Mom for asking us to do a family birthday party this year. These people were great at the walk/fundraiser. We posted a picture of Essie helping Ed hold our American alligator. We look forward to doing their birthday party animal show this Summer.
I highly recommend E&J Reptile Show for any event you are hosting.
It was fun, exciting,and very educational. The children was so amazed that they were able to touch and hold the reptiles. Adults were fascinated with the show. EXCELLENT SHOW!!!!
Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
Thanks Gloria for asking us to do your Summer party. The kids were great as well as the adults. Anyone who helped Jeanie and I hold some of the reptiles, learned a lot about what it takes to care for some of the animals they asked us about. Thanks again for asking us back out to your holiday party later in the year.
We have held camp for 18 years and have many different animal acts. E and J worked well with the children and held the attention of all the campers. Thanks guys for making our camp fun.
Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
All of the children were great with the animals..asking questions about the animals that we brought that were from their native country or area. It is a great camp consisting of adopted Latin children that have great leaders and counselors at the camp.
E J Reptile show was featured at our summer festival at work. They brought many different species of reptiles to the show. The owners Ed & Jeanie would bring each animal out of the cage and hold them and talk about that particular reptile. They were very professional, and entertaining.
The children at the festival were able to hold each reptile, and ask questions about them.
Adults & children alike were fascinated with the show!
Reptile Show
Response from E and J Reptile Shows & Rescue:
Julie and her daughter Alexa were our favorite participants that day. Later we found out Alexa is a reptile lover herself. Alexa has volunteered some of her time to help us out on a few shows since then....
Booking Info
Price Range: $175 + all shows quoted
Gig Length: 45 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Residential & Commercial Reptile and Animal Liability.
Website: Visit website
Phone Number: Call
What to Expect
Children and adults should expect a hands-on, safe interactive, educational, fun experience as they see, touch, hold and learn about each animal species that we bring out. Our main goal is for kids and adults to be safe, have fun and learn as many things as possible about the animals we bring to their event..
We can bring "Lazer" the small Caiman, many others such as geckos, exotic medium sized lizards, larger iguanas, tortoises, frogs, salamanders which are the largest land dwelling species, creepy crawlies like tarantulas and scorpions and "Squasher" the BIG yellow Burmese python as we pick three or more volunteers to help us hold her at the end of the presentation. We can customize a show for you to your needs and you can choose the animals we bring or we can choose them to fit age group or theme of event. With the experience we have from rescues, caring for these types of animals and knowing husbandry of every animal in our care and others... this information and education is passed onto our audience. If you have doubts about reptiles now, you will have a different feeling about these animals once our show is over.
"E and J Reptile Shows" are incident-free from the time we started doing our animal shows in 1999. We are fully insured and can provide a copy of our certificate if requested. To contact us, visit our website at www.EandJreptileshows.com.... (New Website coming soon, temporary one on line now) or you may call us directly at 216 952 5285 to also schedule a show. We can customize a show for you to fit your budget needs. I promised my Mom who passed away in August of 2013, that I will continue our rescue efforts and perform our shows in her name.
About
Hi, it's Ed and Jeanie....for your event, we bring "up to fifteen animals" that can be pet, touched and some that can even be held. We make sure we have children volunteer to interact with us and our animals. Don't want to give anything away, but many surprises await. It is a funny, educational and exciting presentation that we have been entertaining children and adults of all ages since 1999. If you are looking for animal entertainment, children's petting zoo, children party entertainment, corporate party ideas or any event... give us a try! You have two main packages to choose from on our website or WE CAN CUSTOMIZE A SHOW FOR YOU TO FIT YOUR BUDGET NEEDS. As for what animals we can bring, we have a wide variety of reptiles, amphibians and arachnids that are amazing, fascinating animals and sometimes they are completely misunderstood. If requested, we can bring a young Caiman named " Lazer" which is a Crocodilian. We also have cute little Geckos, Snake species from 6 inches long and a few longer than two average size men. I always hold the head-end of all snakes during presentation, but kids and adults can interact with these due to their docile nature. We have many other exotic & U.S. native Lizards small & large such as Iguanas, Tegus and Monitors; Tortoises from 6 inches and up to over 2 feet and weighs over 50 pounds; her name is Tank... many of them can also be held or touched. Amphibians such as exotic frogs, toads and the largest land dwelling salamander in the world. Arachnids such as tarantulas and scorpions- which our species are harmless to humans. And WE DO NOT CLIP STINGERS OFF- anyone who does that doesn't realize that the scorpion has a good chance of being stressed and will die within months because it doesn't have it's defense mechanism. If you want all snakes at your party, all lizards at your party or what ever combination of animals... we'll make sure you get what you want!
We have been doing animal rescue since the mid 1990's and started doing animal shows in 1999 which funds our free rescue efforts. "Lucky" the alligator can no longer be used in our shows by ODA laws and Ohio regulations. American alligators are illegal to be used in Ohio shows. We are permit holders through Cuyahoga Health Dept. and obey regulations pertaining to recommending hand washing with hot water and soap after all shows. They recommend children be 5 and older to be able to touch reptiles and amphibians. One thing we don't have in our collection or in our shows are any water turtles. This is the easiest way to transmit salmonella due to fact turtles swim in the water they poop in. All shows we do are done in a safe manner and every safety precaution is taken and is always first on our agenda.... No worries at all.
Additional Booking Notes
We bring in our animals in secure containers. With our animals, no worries about fur or hair left behind... allergy-free. We do however lay down a cotton sheet around our folding 4 foot nature display table when indoors. Larger venues, we can bring a speaker and microphone setup for audience to be able to hear. If you can provide setup, let us know. No water turtles in our show or collection, but we still do ask parents or adults to inform children of all ages to wash hands with hot water and soap after show if they touched any animal... this is a recommendation from health department as we are permit holder through the Cuyahoga Health Dept.
WE CAN CUSTOMIZE A SHOW FOR YOU TO FIT YOUR BUDGET NEEDS ! We'll give you many options to choose from so we can make sure your party or event will be special and memorable. Start off by letting us know what animals you or your child may want us to bring. If you want all snakes, all lizards, a mixture of snakes, lizards, tortoises and everything else.... we can make it how you want it. You can pay by credit card on our website, send a check or pay by cash.
Set List
We serve most of the northern half of Ohio including Cuyahoga county, Lake, Geauga, Portage, Summit, Stark, Lorain and Medina counties. Ask if we can travel to your city or county. We can travel further for longer venues or all-day events.
Team
Ed & Jeanie | Owners / animal handlers |
Influences & Inspiration
Ed influenced by his Mom & Dad, sister and three brothers who all cared for many species of animals from the time Ed was born, started caring for reptiles and many other species at the age of seven which included tarantulas, frogs/toads, alligators, snakes, iguanas and other lizards. Ed has been caring for reptiles for over 40 years now..... the late Steve Irwin and Jack Hanna are also his favorite animal guys. Ed & Jeanie do their shows in his Mom's and Dad's memory and Jeanie's Dad's memory.
Jeanie's main influence was her Dad who took in injured hawks and other birds of prey as she was just a little girl. They brought most of the birds and other animals back to health. Either they released them back to the wild or found a sanctuary to take the animals and provide a good home. So.. Ed and Jeanie... a perfect match!
Setup Requirements
We ask that dogs and cats be put away from our animals during show
No stage required; we have our own table and nature display
Adults/parents required to inform children to wash hands with soap and hot water after any animal show.
Large school or library shows we recommend to break down into smaller groups of kids for a better up close, interactive and personal experience. Larger crowds are tough to let kids touch or see every animal
Outdoor temperatures must be as close to 68* and sunny for us to peform presentation outside. Client must provide some kind of tent if rain is in forecast