Special Animal Appearances

Build your unusual animal-show idea with us

Custom appearances for galas, scouts, grand openings, fundraisers, speaking engagements, promotional events, and concepts outside the standard programs.

Custom quote
Scope, animals, timing, and travel determine the rate
Built around the event
Program length
Chicagoland
Traveling from Mokena
Alligator snapping turtle from the Crosstown Exotics lineup

What to expect

Built around the animals—and the audience.

Not every event fits neatly into a birthday, classroom, or festival package. Crosstown Exotics can review custom ideas that call for an animal educator, a specific audience format, a promotional appearance, or a combination of presentation and display elements.

A useful inquiry explains the event goal, venue, audience, timing, preferred animals or themes, and what guests should be able to do. The team will confirm whether the idea can be delivered safely and responsibly.

  • Concept reviewed directly with the team
  • Animal welfare and safe handling guide the format
  • Presentation, display, or appearance possibilities
  • Clear custom scope before confirmation
Alligator snapping turtle from the Crosstown Exotics lineup

Possible animal ambassadors

The exact lineup stays wild.

Animal availability, welfare, venue conditions, and the audience all shape the final lineup. These are examples that may fit this program.

  • Selected around the concept
  • Reptiles
  • Amphibians
  • Bugs
  • Other collection animals when appropriate
Meet the collection

Verified Google reviews

What clients say after the animals leave.

5.0684 Google reviews
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Absolutely AMAZING reptile show! I have hired them several times for school events and they never disappoint! The presenter was knowledgeable, engaging, and fantastic with both kids and adults. …

Nora LenburgGoogle reviewer
01 / 15

Plan with confidence

Questions about this program.

What information should a custom request include?

Include the event purpose, location, audience, date and time, expected attendance, preferred format, and any animal theme.

Can a specific animal be guaranteed?

Animal availability and welfare come first. Discuss preferences with the team, but the final lineup is confirmed for the event conditions.

How is a special appearance priced?

Custom pricing reflects the animals, presenter time, preparation, duration, venue, travel, and production requirements.