Serving San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas, we bring an educational mobile petting zoo style animal birthday party right to your home, school, or event.
Mobile Petting Zoo Parties San Antonio | Animal Birthday Parties | Live Educational Animal Experience|
Mobile Petting Zoo Parties San Antonio | Animal Birthday Parties | Live Educational Animal Experience|
Book an
Unforgettable
Animal Party
HANDS-ON, EDUCATIONAL, AND WILDLY FUN FOR ALL AGES!
WE BRING THE PARTY ANIMALS—YOU BRING THE GUESTS.
- Hands-On Animal Meet & Greet
- Learn from Professional Animal Specialists
- Fun, Entertaining, and Memorable
- Experiences Priced by the Hour
” Once in a Wild did our daughter’s birthday and completely knocked it out of the park.
Even the adults loved it! ”
– Ray R.
What makes us different
- SAFE: You will meet a very special selection of friendly & approachable animals.
- EDUCATIONAL: You will learn from our animal specialist who will keep every guest engaged.
- SIMPLE: You pick a date, make your payment, get a confirmation & reminders.
- SEAMLESS: We are clean, professional, on time & prepared with tables & everything else we need for your indoor space.
- LOCAL: A trusted San Antonio mobile petting zoo for kids’ parties, school events, and family celebrations.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON PARTY DAY
- We arrive early to your location for stress-free setup
- We greet each & every guest, & give clear instructions
- You’ll safely meet, learn about, & touch some
amazing animals - You’re allowed to take all the memorable photos
you like - We then wrap-up at the end, carefully break down, & say “see you next time!”
WHAT TO EXPECT ON PARTY DAY
- We arrive early to your location for stress-free setup
- We greet each & every guest, & give clear instructions
- You’ll safely meet, learn about, & touch some amazing animals
- You’re allowed to take all the memorable photos you like
- We then wrap-up at the end, carefully break down, & say “see you next time!”
MEET OUR ANIMALS
Our Meet & Greet party packages bring a specially selected mix of small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates right to your home, or party venue! Examples could include: fancy guinea pigs, bearded dragons, tortoises, snakes, giant bunnies, geckos, and much more! Our amazing animal ambassadors are also always safely handled by professional animal specialists.
Each session is packed with up-close introductions, fun facts, and hands on learning for all ages. Choose the Small Wild Party for smaller gatherings, the Medium Wild Party for medium crowds, or go all out with the Large Wild Party for big events!
PARTY PACKAGE AT A GLANCE
- Price: Starts at $395
- Duration: Price includes 1 Hour
- Optional add-on: +30 minutes for $100 *Inquire for more additional time
- Recommended ages: All Ages Welcome
- Setup: Zookeeper arrives about 1 hour ahead to set up
- Space needed: Each table we bring is 6ft (packages include 1, 2, or 3 tables)
- Indoors: This package is designed for indoor areas *Inquire for outdoor spaces
BOOKING AND AVAILABILITY
Pick a date. We do the rest:
- Select the package that’s best for your upcoming party
- Select a date and time to check availability
- Book to reserve, and get an instant email confirmation
- Receive a text with your booking details the day prior to your event from our coordinator
Travel area and fees:
- Within 20 miles: No travel fee
- 21–60 miles: $2.50 per mile
- 61–100 miles: Bookings are subject to approval
and may include additional fees
*Enter your address during booking. We will confirm any travel fee beforehand
QUICK ANSWERS (FAQs)
How much is due today?
PAYMENT IS DUE IN FULL TO RESERVE YOUR DATE, & THE STARTING PRICE BEGINS AT $395.00
What about large groups?
Small parties are ideal up to about 30 guests. Bigger parties are possible with planning. Tell us your headcount in the form.
How much space do you need?
A 6′ by 6′ area against a wall, plus room in front for guests.
How early do you arrive?
About 60 minutes before animal experience to set up.
Is outdoor possible?
This package is designed for indoor events. If you need outdoors, contact us and we can discuss options.
Can we pick exact animals?
We always consider specific requests and even additional animals for your event. Final animal selections are subject to change, and ultimately depend on availability and appropriateness for each situation.
READY TO BOOK YOUR ONCE IN A WILD PARTY?
Have questions before booking?
Contact us at (210)920-3030 or send us a message through our contact form and we’ll be happy to help.
MEET OUR TEAM
Founded by Amanda Winter and Rikky Moller, Once in a Wild is a unique traveling educational program that brings the zoo experience to you, inspiring and educating people of all ages through up-close encounters with a variety of unique, trained animals.
Amanda has worked professionally with a wide variety of animals for over 18 years, including at 5 renowned zoological facilities. She grew up in Texas but obtained her zoology degree from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo during her time living in Florida. Amanda specializes in animal care, training, and presenting with birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. It has been a lifelong aspiration of hers to change the world for the better by teaching others about all of earth’s creatures, whether they be great or small.
Rikky is an award winning graphic designer with over 20 years of experience. He’s worked on different Fortune 500 brands like Capital One, Western Union, Terminix, USAA, NBA, and many more. Now he dedicates his time to the Once in a Wild brand, and has found a new calling to help promote wildlife conservation. Rikky also hopes to inspire a whole new generation of creatives to change the world through design.
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