Educational Services

What types of animals can you bring to an offsite event?

Popular options include tortoises, lizards, snakes, bunnies, chinchillas, guinea pigs, fancy rats, birds and more!

What is a good age group for a field trip?

We can tailor our selection and presentation to all ages and have successfully worked with toddlers, school age kids, middle & high school students, elder-care facilities, and office groups.

Are chaperones required?

We require one chaperone per 4 kids.

Can you do a presentation for a large group?

Our focus is on smaller groups and interactive presentations with no more than 30 attendees per group.

How do I book my event?

Just email our event coordinator, [email protected]

Educational Services FAQ

Group Visit: Non-Guided

We can accommodate small groups to view the animals in the store
Cost: Free
Max Size: 15 people
Pre-Schedule Required?: Yes (24-48 hrs ahead of visit)
Length: 10-20 minutes
Chaperones: 1 adult per 4 kids required
Animal Interaction: Viewing only

Offsite Field Trip or Event

We bring a variety of animals to your location. Great for classrooms, daycares, or educational programs. Animal selection can be tailored to complement a curriculum or specific ages/interests
Cost: Groups of 15 or less: $200/hour + mileage
Groups of 16-30: $275/hour + mileage
Larger Groups: please inquire
Mileage: $2/per mile, calculated one-way only
Max Size: Variable, please inquire
Pre-Schedule Required?: Yes (At least 3 weeks required, but subject to availability-reserve early for your preferred date)
Length: 1 hour included in price,can be pro-rated for shorter or extended presentations (up to 2 hours)
Chaperones: Varies based on the event
Animal Interaction: Normally hands-on, but flexible to the needs of the program

Animal for a Day

Designed for teachers or educational programs that want to add interest to a study unit without investing in a full-time class pet.
Habitat, animal, and necessary supplies provided.
Cost: $25-$50/animal for the first day (depending upon animal selection)
Pre-Schedule Required?: Yes (at least 1 week in advance)
Length: No more than 2 days in a row
Animal Options: Usually include geckos, snakes, tarantulas, tortoises, frogs, guinea pigs or bunnies. Options are dependent upon in-store availability and whether the animal is a good fit for the program. Please inquire if you have another animal of interest.
Animal Interaction: Viewing-only unless leader has previous experience with the animal

Birthday Parties FAQ

What are the basics of a Critter Cabana birthday party?

Critter Cabana will provide one hour of animal interaction at your location. Our party presenters are enthusiastic, engaging and patient and will bring a variety of friendly animals appropriate to your child’s age and interests.

What makes your party unique?

They’re FUN!
Our parties are made to embrace the tactile needs of the kids.  This is less of a “show” and more of a private petting zoo.

• We bring a variety of pets tailored to your birthday kid to your party and provide an hour of hands-on learning and supervised handling of animals for the entire group
  
• Animal options vary, but can include reptiles (lizards, tortoises, snakes), small fuzzies (bunnies, chinchillas, guinea pigs) and a large bird.
• We travel to you and can join parties anywhere in the greater Portland or Salem area

How much does a party cost?

Our prices are based on your planned amount of kids– please note that the birthday child and their immediate family does not count towards the total.

Parties with up to 10 attendees: $250 (plus mileage-see below)
Parties with 10-18 attendees: $300 (plus mileage)
Parties with more than 18 attendees: please inquire

Mileage: Locations within Newberg, Sherwood or Wilsonville have no mileage added, otherwise there is a $4/mile charge (calculated one-way only)

How do I schedule a party?

Currently our private events are not available for scheduling due to staffing issues.  Please check back late spring for party opportunities!