How to Hire a Petting Zoo for a Child's Birthday Party

Hire a petting zoo, and give your child a birthday to remember.

Hire a petting zoo, and see your child's face light up with joy. While hiring a petting zoo may seem like a foreign idea, you can easily do it with a bit of research and a few phone calls. Some petting zoos feature uncommon animals such as pot bellied pigs, miniature horses and llamas. However, most petting zoos feature common farm animals such as sheep, goats, ducks and rabbits.

Instructions

Before you call

1. Research local petting zoos online. Use a search engine to compile a list of potential petting zoos.

2. Review the information found on local petting-zoo websites. Use the information to compare the features of each petting zoo.

3. Create a list of questions to ask when you call the local petting zoos for more information. This ensures you will not forget an important detail when on the phone.

Choosin a petting zoo

1. Work your way down the list of petting zoos to call. Ask the questions you compiled on your list.

2. Request that the petting zoo provide at least two references of people who have used the petting zoo. Write the references next to the petting zoo on your list.

3. Tell the petting zoo the date and the time you would like to have the party. Ask if the zoo is available during that time.

4. Compare the information you received from all the zoos. Select the top three petting zoos that fit your needs. Call the references, and ask about their satisfaction with the petting zoo.

5. Make a decision about the petting zoo you would like to book. Call the petting zoo back, and finalize your reservation.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want to have the party at a local park, remember to call and clear the use of a petting zoo.

• Ask the petting zoo owner if he or she will provide supervision during your use of the petting zoo.

• Do not hire a local farmer unless he or she has proper insurance in case of an accident.

• Have a backup plan in case it rains, and know the petting zoo's rain policy.

References

• Petting Zoo Rental: Zoo Rentals Service