Bring the WILD to Your Birthday Party!

Looking for a birthday party that’s fun, memorable, and a little different?

Nature on the Geaux brings live animal birthday parties directly to your home or party venue for an unforgettable up-close wildlife experience.

Imagine meeting a curious hedgehog, watching a snake explore, seeing a giant millipede up close, or learning about a tortoise from just inches away. Our live animal ambassadors help create exciting hands-on experiences that kids (and adults!) will be talking about long after the party ends.

During the program, guests will meet a variety of animal ambassadors from around the world while learning fun facts about habitats, adaptations, behaviors, and conservation in an engaging, age-appropriate format.

With years of experience working with children, schools, libraries, camps, and community events, Nature on the Geaux creates birthday experiences that are interactive, educational, and stress-free for families.

🎉 Availability Note:
We highly recommend booking your birthday party visit 2-3 months in advance. We book up pretty quickly.

Wildlife Birthday Party Experience — $250

60 minutes • 8 animal ambassadors

Our Wildlife Birthday Party Experience is designed to create an exciting, interactive, and memorable celebration for animal lovers of all ages.

Guests will meet the animals one at a time while learning fun facts, asking questions, and enjoying up-close interactions throughout the program.

Some animals may be touchable while others are enjoyed through observation only, depending on the species and the individual animals attending the event.

What to Expect

  • Approximately 60 minutes of animal fun

  • Meet 8 live animal ambassadors

  • Interactive educational presentation

  • Party guests will have the option to handle, touch, or observe the animals depending on guest comfort

  • Plenty of photo opportunities

  • Time for questions and interaction throughout the visit

  • Birthday child gets to meet the animals first

Final animal selection is up to the discretion of Nature on the Geaux and is based on animal health, comfort, weather, shedding cycles, and travel considerations. Programs typically include a mix of animal ambassadors such as:

  • 1 invertebrate

  • 1 amphibian

  • 4 reptiles

  • 2 mammals

Specific animals cannot be guaranteed. If your child has concerns about certain animals or has an animal they would really like to meet, please let us know during booking.

Animals You May Meet

    • Ferret

    • Hedgehog

    • Rabbit

    • Corn snake

    • Hognose snake

    • Ball python

    • Carpet python

    • Sand boa

    • Children's python

    • Blue-tongue skink

    • Leopard gecko

    • Bearded dragon

    • Crested gecko

    • Red-foot tortoise

    • Small sulcata tortoise

    • Box turtle

    • African bullfrog (observation only)

    • White's tree frog (held with gloves)

    • Axolotl (observation & inside parties only)

    • Giant African millipede

    • Madagascar hissing cockroach

    • Tarantula (observation only)

    • Scorpion (blacklight interactive)

What to Expect at Your Party

  • Animals are introduced one at a time

  • Clear, age-appropriate instructions are given before interactions

  • Adults are welcome to watch and participate

  • For safety reasons, unsupervised access to animals is not permitted

The goal is always a fun, engaging experience that feels exciting without being overwhelming.

🎉 Optional Party Add-Ons

🩷🦎 Adopt-a-Lotl Experience — $10 per child

Add a creative, take-home keepsake to your party!

Each participating child will:

  • Receive a stuffed axolotl

  • Decorate an aquarium-style habitat

  • Take home an adoption certificate

Participation is optional, and families can choose how many children take part.

 

🐢 Sulcata Tortoise Feeding Experience — $30 per party

Add a truly memorable moment to your celebration!

  • Meet our 30-pound sulcata tortoise

  • Learn fun facts about tortoises and their care

  • Children take turns helping feed the tortoise under close supervision

This experience is only available as a birthday party add-on.

 

Fossil or Gemstone Digs - $6 per child

  • Price: $5 per participant

  • Time: Adds about 20 extra minutes to your visit

  • Options: Choose between a Fossil Dig (4 fossils to keep) or a Gemstone Dig (5 gemstones to keep).

Every child will love the thrill of uncovering their own treasures to take home—making your celebration even more unforgettable!

💳 Booking & Payment Information

  • A $100 deposit is required to reserve your date and time

  • The remaining balance is due anytime before the party begins

  • Payment links will be emailed after your booking request is approved

  • Accepted payment methods: Stripe, Venmo, or cash

  • Parties cannot begin with an unpaid balance, no exceptions

🎈 Ready to Book?

Birthday party spots—especially weekends—fill quickly.

👉 Request Your Birthday Visit Here

Request Your Birthday Visit

Have questions?
📧 Contact Tanee at natureonthegeaux@gmail.com or call/text (985) 956-2136

💚 Why Families Love Our Parties

✔ No venue rental
✔ No travel stress
✔ Educational & engaging
✔ A truly memorable experience for kids

📍 Travel & Setup

We proudly serve Southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi. We can travel out of this area though!
Some locations may include a travel fee.

👉 View travel fees & service areas (find that here in our FAQ’s)

Setup Notes

The host provides:

  • A clear indoor or shaded outdoor space

  • A 6-foot table

  • Pets secured in a separate area during the visit

Everything else is brought to you.

Birthday Party FAQs

  • Most birthday parties are best for ages 4 and up.

  • The Touchable Party is 30 minutes, and the Safari Adventure Party is 60 minutes.

    The add-ons will add extra time, anywhere from 20-45 minutes.

  • Each party includes an assortment of animal ambassadors. Animals vary from visit to visit and may include reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, or invertebrates.

  • Many animals can be gently touched or handled with guidance. Some animals are not handled and are enjoyed through close observation instead (like the axolotls).

    Clear instructions are given before each interaction to keep both kids and animals comfortable.

  • You’re welcome to share favorite animals or special requests during booking, and we’ll do our best to include them whenever possible.

    Because our animal ambassadors are living animals, specific animals cannot be guaranteed. Availability may change due to shedding cycles, weather, health, stress levels, or other care needs. If an animal is unavailable, a similar ambassador may be included in the program instead.

  • The parties are scheduled by time rather than by headcount. To make sure we stay on schedule, animals are introduced at a pace that works best for the group during the allotted time.

    If you have lots of people, hands-on time may be very limited.

    The fewer people that attend the more hands-on time you will have.

  • Yes. An adult must be present during the program. Parents are welcome to watch, participate, and help younger children as needed.

  • Yes! Parties can be held indoors or outdoors, weather permitting. Outdoor parties should have shade available to keep everyone comfortable.

    The axolotls are inside only animals so please keep that in mind if they are requested. They cannot be left unsupervised by us, no exceptions.

If you don’t see your question here, feel free to reach out — I’m always happy to help you choose the best option for your celebration.