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Bring the Wild to Your Next Event
King Animal Encounters brings fascinating live animals directly to you for an experience that's educational, interactive, and designed to inspire curiosity about the natural world.
Our encounters feature a variety of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and other animal ambassadors. Guests have the opportunity to see animals up close, ask questions, discover what makes each species unique, and, when appropriate, participate in supervised hands-on interactions.
Whether you're planning a birthday celebration, homeschool gathering, library program, community event, camp, club meeting, senior program, or something completely different, we'll help create an encounter that fits your group.
Every program is a little different because our audiences and our animals are, too!
Animal Encounter
$250
60–75 minutes
Our signature Animal Encounter brings approximately 4–8 animal ambassadors to your location for an engaging, up-close experience.
Your group will meet a variety of animals while learning about their unique adaptations, behaviors, habitats, personalities, and care. We encourage questions throughout the encounter and provide supervised opportunities to touch or hold select animals when appropriate.
Your encounter includes:
✓ Approximately 4–8 live animal ambassadors
✓ 60–75 minutes of interactive programming
✓ Fascinating facts and stories about each animal
✓ Opportunities to ask questions throughout the encounter
✓ Supervised hands-on interactions when appropriate
✓ Discussions about conservation and responsible animal care
✓ An experience tailored to the age and interests of your group
Recommended group size: Up to 30 participants
Why We Limit Group Sizes
We want an Animal Encounter to feel like an experience, not simply a presentation.
Keeping groups manageable gives guests more opportunities to see the animals closely, ask questions, and participate. It also helps us maintain a calm environment and reduces unnecessary stress on our animal ambassadors.
Larger Groups
We are happy to accommodate larger groups when the setting allows.
31–45 participants: +$50
46–60 participants: +$100
For groups larger than 60, we generally recommend multiple sessions. This gives everyone a better opportunity to participate while providing appropriate rest periods for our animals.
Contact us if you're planning a larger event and we'll help determine the best setup for your group.
Multiple Encounter Package
Starting at $450
Hosting a larger event or want several groups to experience King Animal Encounters?
Our Multiple Encounter Package allows us to provide several scheduled presentations during the same visit while keeping individual groups smaller and more interactive.
This option can be a great fit for:
✓ Libraries
✓ Camps and summer programs
✓ Homeschool groups and co-ops
✓ Community organizations
✓ Clubs and youth organizations
✓ Large events
✓ Senior and assisted living communities
✓ Other organizations serving multiple groups
Scheduling can be customized around your event and the needs of your participants.
Virtual Animal Encounters
$100 | Up to 60 Minutes
Meet our animal ambassadors from anywhere!
Our live Virtual Animal Encounters bring the King Animal Encounters experience to your group through an interactive online program. Participants can meet a variety of animals, learn about their adaptations, habitats, behaviors, and care, and ask questions in real time.
Virtual encounters include:
✓ Up to 60 minutes of live programming
✓ Multiple animal ambassadors
✓ Content tailored to your group's age and interests
✓ Live questions and answers
✓ Available for families, homeschool groups, libraries, classrooms, clubs, and organizations
Every Encounter Is Unique
The animals participating in each program may vary.
We carefully select our animal ambassadors based on the type of program, audience, individual animal temperament, and the health and comfort of our animals that day.
Animal welfare always comes first. An animal is never required to participate simply because it was originally planned for an encounter.
That means no two King Animal Encounters are exactly alike!
Safe, Respectful & Hands-On
Our animals are ambassadors, never props.
All hands-on interactions are supervised, and participants are shown how to safely and respectfully interact with each animal. Participation is always voluntary for both our guests and our animals.
We follow established safety and hygiene practices throughout our programs while creating an environment where guests can feel comfortable asking questions, getting involved, and discovering something new.
Looking for a School Program?
King Animal Encounters also offers educational programs designed specifically for schools and classroom learning.
Our school programs can explore topics including animal adaptations, classification, ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation, and responsible animal stewardship, with programs available for different grade levels and connections to North Carolina science standards.
Visit our School Programs & Pricing page to explore classroom programs and curriculum-focused experiences.
Ready to Meet the Animals?
From libraries, homeschool groups, community organizations, camps, and special events to birthday celebrations and private gatherings, we'd love to bring King Animal Encounters to you.
Book an Animal Encounter or contact us to discuss the right experience for your group.
Inspiring wonder through hands-on animal encounters.