How many animals will we meet?

You can choose four animals for a 30-minute program or eight animals for a one-hour program, depending on the package selected.

What ages are appropriate?

Programs are designed for preschool through middle-school ages, and educators tailor content to the group’s developmental level.

Do you allow handling of animals?

Supervised handling is allowed when appropriate for the species and age of participants; educators will demonstrate and enforce safety protocols.

What space do you need on-site?

A flat, shaded area approximately the size of a living room or small backyard area is ideal; indoor community rooms also work if accessible.

What about allergies or fears?

Notify organizers in advance; educators can modify demonstrations, maintain distance, or exclude hands-on contact as needed.

How far in advance should I book?

Reserve as early as possible, especially in spring and summer when demand increases; lead times of several weeks are common.

Bring the Zoo to Your Party: Off Site Animal Encounters in Albany, GA

Off Site Party Animal Encounter in Albany, Georgia turns a child's party into a live wildlife classroom. Offered by Chehaw educators, this mobile outreach brings four animals for a 30-minute program or eight animals for a one-hour session delivered to your chosen venue in the Albany area. It’s an immediate hit: a parade of beaks, shells, fur and scales that rewrites a birthday’s schedule from cake and a pinata to curiosity and quiet wonder. These encounters emphasize hands-on learning framed by safety and respect. Trained educators present each species with short natural-history talks, demonstrations of natural behaviors, and supervised handling when appropriate. Expect a balanced mix of reptiles, birds, mammals and small invertebrates selected for temperament and educational value; programs let younger kids look closely while older children can explore habitat, diet and conservation topics. Logistics are simple and family-friendly. Chehaw educators arrive with portable viewing stations and secure carriers; you’ll want a flat, shaded space roughly the size of a living room or a small backyard area. The program is ideal for homes, community centers, classrooms or picnic shelters and is scalable for the guest count. Choose the 30-minute option for a lively sampler of four animals or upgrade to a full hour to meet eight critters and extend Q&A time. What makes this experience unique in the Albany area is the mobile format combined with animal-education standards. Instead of a drive to a zoo, the learning comes to you, lowering barriers for families who can’t travel. The outreach connects children directly to species they might otherwise only see in books, building early appreciation for the regional ecosystems of south Georgia. Practical notes: book well in advance during spring and summer when demand rises; disclose any allergies or mobility concerns; keep loud music and pets away from the demonstration area; and expect educators to enforce strict hygiene and handling guidelines to protect both guests and animals. For families planning school events, Scout meetings or birthday parties, this program converts screen time into close-up science with measurable educational payoff. Whether a child’s first touch of a turtle shell or a shy encounter with a feathered patient bird, the Off Site Party Animal Encounter offers a rare blend of entertainment and environmental literacy that makes it a standout option for groups in Albany. Programs are flexible and can be themed - reptile hour, raptor spotlight, or backyard biodiversity - and educators will tailor content to age groups from preschoolers through middle school. Parents report calmer parties and longer-lasting curiosity after these visits, and teachers find them useful as pre- or post-unit enrichment. Reach out early to coordinate timing, site setup, and any permit needs for public venues. Bookings fill quickly during summer months.