Birthday Parties

We Bring the Party to You!

Whether you're celebrating at home, a park, a venue, or a community space, we’ll bring the animals (or the science!) straight to you—no setup required.

What to Expect

Our Animal Birthday Parties are presented in an engaging show-and-tell style. Each animal is brought out one at a time as we share fun, age-appropriate facts and give guests the opportunity to touch, hold, and interact with animals that are safe to handle. Every visit is designed to be hands-on, educational, and unforgettable.

Booking & Payment Details

To officially reserve your date and time, a $100 deposit is required.
Parties are not added to our calendar until the deposit is received.

The remaining balance is due before the party begins. A Square payment link will be emailed the Wednesday before your event, or you may pay the day of with cash or Venmo.
We cannot start any party with an unpaid balance.

Group Size & Ages

Birthday parties are recommended for 15 participants, ages 4 and up.
If you expect more than 15 children at an animal party, hands-on time may be shortened. You’re welcome to ask about adding extra time to ensure every child gets their moment with the animals.

Weather & Temperature Guidelines

For the safety and comfort of both animals and children, parties must be held indoors if the temperature is:

  • Below 65°F

  • Above 95°F

Questions or Ready to Book?

Contact Tanee at natureonthegeaux@gmail.com or (985) 956-2136.

If you’re ready to schedule your celebration, please submit a booking request below.
Weekend dates fill quickly—booking at least 2 months in advance is strongly recommended.

You can preview the animal list here.

Request Your Birthday Visit

Party Packages

  • A short, exciting animal experience perfect for families looking for something fun, memorable, and budget-friendly.

    This option is ideal for quick celebrations, smaller groups, or families who want a special birthday surprise without a full party program.

    🦎 What’s Included

    • 30-minute visit
    • 4 live reptile ambassadors(educator’s choice)
    • Birthday Child gets to participate first
    • Fun, age-appropriate animal facts
    • Up to 10 children

    Animals are selected by the educator based on temperament, availability, and what travels best that day to ensure a smooth and safe experience.

    This birthday party must be paid upfront at the time of booking.

    This package includes travel within 20 miles of Slidell, LA.

    A small travel fee applies for locations beyond 20 miles:
    • 21–30 miles: +$10
    • 31–40 miles: +$20
    • Over 40 miles: not available for this visit

  • A fun, interactive wildlife experience for animal-loving groups!

    Bring the excitement of a mini-safari straight to you. This hands-on encounter gives guests the chance to meet fascinating animals up close while learning incredible facts along the way.

    Includes:

    • Meet 6 amazing animal ambassadors

    • A 45-minute interactive show-and-tell presentation

    • Safe touching and gentle handling with eligible animals

    • Photo opportunities throughout

    • Time for questions and curiosity

  • A lively, fun-filled birthday celebration packed with hands-on animal encounters!

    Make your child’s special day unforgettable with this exciting, educational animal program. Guests will meet a variety of incredible creatures while enjoying an engaging presentation tailored for birthday fun.

    Includes:

    • Your choice of 8 animal ambassadors

    • A 60-minute energetic and educational presentation

    • Safe photo and handling opportunities

    • Interactive Q&A throughout

    • Special VIP treatment for the birthday child, including a first meet-and-greet and a surprise gift

    A perfect blend of excitement, education, and magical up-close animal moments.

  • Your biggest, most immersive animal celebration for the ultimate wildlife fan!

    This deluxe option is ideal for families who want the most hands-on time, the most animals, and the most unforgettable memories. With extended time and extra surprises, this experience brings the wildlife WOW factor.

    Includes:

    • Meet 10 incredible animal ambassadors

    • A 75–90 minute extended adventure packed with interaction

    • Safe photo and handling opportunities

    • A premium birthday gift for the birthday child

    • Extra time for discoveries, handling, and questions

    Designed for families looking for the most exciting, interactive, and memorable wildlife celebration available.

Add-ons:

  • Individual Fossil Digs with 4 fossils inside, $6 each (will add 15-20 minutes to your visit)

  • Individual Gemstone digs with 4 gemstones inside, $6 each (will add 15-20 minutes to your visit)

  • Breakable Geodes, $2 each (will add 10-15 mins to your visit)

  • Tortoise Feeding Experience: $25, each guest will be able to feed our 30 pound sulcata, Spike, for a fun time they will not forget! (will add about 20 minutes)

What You Need to Know Before Your Visit

Timing Your Party
We recommend scheduling our portion of the party to begin 15–30 minutes after your guests arrive. This gives everyone time to settle in so no one misses the fun!

Pets & Safety
We love all animals, but for everyone’s safety, please keep household pets in a separate area during our visit. This helps reduce stress for both your animals and ours.

Noise Level
Excited kids are welcome—but loud adult conversations can make it difficult for guests to hear important animal safety instructions. Please encourage grownups to keep voices at a comfortable conversation level.

Animal Requests
While we do our very best to bring the animals you request, specific animals cannot be guaranteed. If a substitute is needed, we’ll bring a similar ambassador your group will love.

Handling Policy
For the safety of the animals and participants, we reserve the right to limit or decline handling privileges at any time.

No Travel Fee: St. Tammany, Orleans, Upper Jefferson, Tangipahoa, St. Bernard; and MS counties: Harrison, Pearl River, Hancock.

$30 travel fee for the following parishes/counties: Upper Plaquemines, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, Livingston, Washington, Stone, Lamar, & Jackson County

$45 travel fee for: Ascension, East Baton Rouge parishes

Travel fees are paid in addition to program fees and are to offset additional vehicle costs.

Animal Arts & Crafts Party – $325 (60–75 minutes)

A wildly creative birthday experience that blends hands-on animal encounters with fun, mess-free crafts kids get to take home!

Perfect for kids who love animals and crafting — this party keeps little hands busy and big imaginations buzzing.

What’s Included

⭐ 3 live animal ambassadors (birthday child helps first!)

⭐ 2 crafts of your choice from our craft menu

⭐ All materials provided

⭐ Take-home creations

⭐ Photo time with animals

⭐ Up to 15 children

(+$5 per additional child)