Corporate events usually feel the same—tables, trays, cocktails, conversations. But when your guests walk in and see live animals… everything changes. The energy lifts. People smile. Phones come out. Barriers disappear. Suddenly, your event becomes the event everyone talks about.
CORPORATE EVENTS
A WILDLY MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE YOUR GUESTS WILL NEVER FORGET
WHY EVENT PLANNERS & DMCS LOVE US
- Completely turnkey. We bring the animals, handlers, décor, and experience.
- Clean, safe, and professional. Trained zookeepers, insured, and easy to work with.
- Flexible formats. Perfect for walk-around mingling, meet-and-greets, lounges, activations, or stage shows.
- Brand-ready. We can match your event’s theme, colors, props, and environment handling.
- High-engagement. Attendees take photos, share content, and rave about your event.
Event-Ready Animal Experiences
✔ INTERACTIVE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
Walk-up stations, photo moments, cuddles, touch tables, STEM fun, and more.
✔ POP-UP “ZOO LOUNGE”
A relaxing, immersive animal zone guests can wander into all night.
✔ STAGE PRESENTATION OR ICEBREAKER
A fun, 15–30 minute show that gets the entire room smiling and energized.
✔ THERAPY & WELLNESS SESSIONS
Great for corporate retreats, mental health month, or staff appreciation.
THEME IDEAS
DMCs and planners often need direction. Give them tons of options so they can say “yes.”
Here are 50+ theme inspirations you can plug into any corporate party, conference, retreat, awards banquet, product launch, or incentive event.
Fantasy & Adventure
- Enchanted Woodland Creatures
- Harry Potter / Magical Menagerie
- Fantastic Beasts (but legally different)
- Narnia Winter Forest
- Middle-Earth Creatures (Hobbit / LOTR-inspired)
- Dragons, Wizards & Mythical Animals
- Fairy Garden Lounge
- Avatar / Bioluminescent Jungle
Texas, Western, & Rustic
- Texas Rodeo Ranch
- Hill Country Wildlife
- Outlaw Outpost
- Cowboy Critters
- Rustic Farm-to-Table Animals
- “Texas Wild Things” Reception
- Prairie & Ranch Animals Theme
Safari & Global Expeditions
- African Safari Adventure
- Amazon Rainforest
- Jungle Expedition Camp
- Out of Africa Cocktail Hour
- Desert Oasis Creatures
- Australia Down Unda’
Corporate Party Fun Themes
- 80s Neon Jungle
- Retro Safari Lounge
- Black-Tie Jungle
- White Party “Snow Critters”
- Mardi Gras Menagerie
- Vegas Wild (showgirls + exotic animals)
- Miami Vice Tropical Creatures
- Havana Nights with Tropical Animals
Team-Building + STEM Themes
- Fear Factor Challenge (safe, fun versions)
- Creature Courage Booth (face your fears)
- Survival Skills with Live Animals
- “Wild Science Lab”
- Meet the Ecosystem (biology + business metaphors)
Seasonal Themes
- Winter Wonderland Critters
- Fall Harvest Farm Friends
- Spring Garden Party Animals
- Summer Luau Critters
- Halloween “Creepy Crawlies”
- Christmas “Santa’s Helpers” (non-reindeer animals)
Perfect For
- Corporate parties
- DMC programs
- Incentive trips
- VIP lounges
- Awards banquets
- Conference activations
- Trade shows (booth magnet)
- Staff appreciation events
- Holiday parties
- Retreats & wellness days
What Makes Once in a Wild Different
Professional Zookeepers: Your guests interact with trained biologists, zoologists, and educators—not hobbyists.
No Mess, No Stress: We design the interaction so it blends into your event, stays clean, and stays easy.
Customizable to Your Budget: From intimate lounges to massive conference activations.
We’re Story-Driven: Every animal experience includes a story that connects people to nature and to each other—perfect for companies that value engagement, culture, and wellness.
Add-On Options That Increase Conversions
Event planners LOVE checklists. Adding these will boost inquiries:
- Branded photo backdrops
- Themed décor
- Corporate gifting (stickers, merch, plush animals)
- Interactive tables (touch tanks, sensory stations)
- Stage show add-on
- Photographer or photo-booth
- Custom animal name-tags
- “Meet the Zookeeper” Q&A
- STEM breakout for kids of employees
- Quiet sensory lounge
- Animal therapy corner
Pricing Positioning
Every event is different. We’ll design a custom experience based on your theme, venue, and audience size.
Book a Corporate Event
Plan something unforgettable.
For DMCs & Event Planners
- We accept RFPs
- Quick turnaround proposals
- COIs available
- Scalable for activations, lounges, and multi-day events
- Flexible for large groups
- We handle logistics, load-in, and load-out
- Perfect for hotels, convention centers, resorts, and off-site venues
CONTACT US
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How many guests can attand a Once in a Wild event?
A: Every appearance that Once in a Wild conducts is fully customizable. We can often accommodate large crowds, or small gatherings too. There are certain types of animal encounters that work well for large groups, such as a Petting Zoo, or a Meet & Greet. There are also other encounters, such as a Show & Tell, which are more suited to groups of 40 attendants or less. (However, please always feel welcome to inquire with us about your particular event.)
Q: Can we take photos during our animal encounter?
A: Yes! We definitely allow photos, and highly recommend that you capture as many memories as possible. Every encounter that we conduct will provide time to take photos of and with the animals that attend. Please tag us @onceinawildzoo and use the hashtag #onceinawildzoo on Instagram!
Q: How far can you travel?
A: This is always a case-by-case scenario. Please contact us at 210-445-5240 if you are outside of the San Antonio, and immediate surrounding cities area. Travel fees apply to some locations, and are calculated by distance. We offer virtual animal encounters conducted via Zoom for our clientele outside of our travel zone.
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