🎉 Mobile Animal Birthday Parties

We bring the wild to you!

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 — making it easy, engaging, and stress-free for families.

Our birthday parties are interactive and educational, designed to spark curiosity and excitement while keeping the experience comfortable and positive for kids and animals alike.

🐾 Birthday Party Options

We currently offer two birthday party experiences, depending on the length and level of interaction you’re looking for.

 

Touchable Only Reptile Mini Party - $100

This short, hands-on reptile party is perfect for smaller celebrations, younger kids, or families looking for a simple and exciting animal experience.

What to expect:

  • About 30 minutes of reptile fun

  • Meet 6 friendly, touchable reptiles

  • An interactive, up-close experience for the whole group

  • A relaxed presentation designed to keep kids engaged and involved

This party is a great fit for:

  • Smaller or shorter celebrations

  • Younger children

  • Reptile-loving birthday kids

Reptiles are selected by the educator to create the best experience for the group and the animals.

 

🐢 Safari Adventure Party — $250 ⭐

This birthday party visit is designed to keep kids engaged, curious, and involved while meeting a thoughtfully planned assortment of animals.

What to expect:

  • About 60 minutes of animal fun

  • Meet a lively assortment of 8 animal ambassadors

  • A mix of hands-on animals and observation-only species, depending on the animal types you select

  • Time for questions and interaction throughout the visit

  • Photo opportunities with animals that can be safely handled

  • VIP moments for the birthday child, including first turns and a special keepsake

This party is perfect for:

  • Most birthday groups and age ranges

  • Families looking for a fun, well-rounded animal experience

Animal Preferences (Optional)
You’re welcome to share which types of animals your group would most enjoy seeing. This may include small mammals, lizards, tortoises or turtles, snakes, frogs, axolotls (observation only), or invertebrates like scorpions, spiders, or millipedes. This helps us plan a fun and balanced experience, but specific animal ambassadors cannot be guaranteed.

Party Theme

If your celebration has a theme (dinosaurs, jungle, TMNT, reptiles, bugs, axolotls, etc.), feel free to share it with us! While specific animal ambassadors can’t be guaranteed, knowing your theme can help us thoughtfully plan an assortment of animal ambassadors that complements your celebration when possible.

🐍 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

  • To get an idea, here is a list of what may be visiting!

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: $6 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 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

🎈 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

Nature on the Geaux is a mobile program, and we’re happy to travel to homes, parks, schools, and party venues across the area.

No Travel Fee Areas

There is no travel fee for programs held in the following locations:

  • St. Tammany Parish

  • Orleans Parish

  • Upper Jefferson Parish

  • Tangipahoa Parish

  • St. Bernard Parish

  • Mississippi counties: Harrison, Pearl River, and Hancock

Outside These Areas

Programs held outside the areas listed above may require a travel fee. If you’re unsure whether a travel fee applies to your location, feel free to reach out — I’m always happy to help check!

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, but younger siblings are welcome with supervision.

  • The Safari Party is 60 minutes and the Animal Adventure Party is 75 minutes long.

    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, depending on the preferences the host requests.

  • 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.

  • While specific animal ambassadors can’t be guaranteed, you’re welcome to share general preferences.

    This helps us plan a great experience while keeping things flexible and animal-friendly.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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.