Guides for planners and operators
How to hire an animal attraction with confidence — and how to run one well. Members get the full playbook library in their dashboard.
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Hiring Guides
How to Hire a Petting Zoo for Your Event
What to ask, what affects the price, and the safety practices a professional petting zoo should show you before you book.
What Is a Beer Burro? (And How to Book One)
Mini donkeys with drink-service saddlebags, explained: what a beer burro service includes, what drives the price, and what to ask before booking.
Bringing a Mobile Farm to Your School: A Planning Guide
Space, scheduling, permission slips, and hygiene stations — what a school or daycare needs to plan a farm visit that runs on time.
Business
How to Start a Mobile Petting Zoo Business
Licenses, USDA basics, animal selection, transport, and the real startup costs of a mobile petting zoo.
Insurance Basics for Animal-Attraction Operators
General liability, animal liability, and certificates of insurance — the coverage venues expect, in plain English.