Where Nature Meets Imagination
Wildlife & Dino Programs
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🐍 Mobile Wildlife Education Programs
Since 2020, Dino Buddies has delivered unforgettable wildlife encounters directly to schools, camps, libraries, birthday parties, and public events across Ohio and beyond. Our mobile outreach programs are designed to educate, entertain, and inspire—with a strong foundation in science, animal care, and hands-on learning.
We proudly hold two active licenses with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, ensuring our live animal experiences meet the highest standards for education, public safety, and animal welfare.
What truly sets us apart is our team of passionate professionals. Our educators are experienced zookeepers, wildlife specialists, and former classroom teachers who know how to engage audiences of all ages and create meaningful, curiosity-driven encounters.
Each animal in our collection has been lovingly hand-raised by our founder, Tiffany, whose background in zoology and animal care spans over 15 years. From snakes and lizards to frogs and insects, our animal ambassadors are calm, well-socialized, and eager to meet new friends.
Whether it’s a child’s first time meeting a snake or a classroom’s deep dive into Ohio’s native species, Dino Buddies brings science to life—building confidence, compassion, and a lifelong connection to the natural world.
🦖 Dinosaur Programs
In addition to our wildlife education offerings, Dino Buddies brings the prehistoric world to life with immersive dinosaur experiences designed to captivate kids and adults alike.
Our dinosaur programs are high-energy, interactive, and educational, blending science, storytelling, and hands-on discovery to create unforgettable experiences. We offer two distinct dinosaur program formats, allowing us to tailor each event to your space, audience, and goals.
🦖 Presentation-Style Dinosaur Encounter
“Travel Back in Time” Experience
This guided, presentation-style program takes participants on a journey through prehistoric time. Led by a Dino Buddies educator, guests “travel back in time” to meet dinosaurs from different eras using lifelike dinosaur puppets that move, interact, and engage with the audience.
This format includes:
Interactive storytelling and age-appropriate dinosaur facts
Exploration of dinosaur behavior, adaptations, and habitats
Opportunities to examine real dinosaur fossils alongside high-quality fossil replicas
Themed prehistoric props that bring ancient history to life
Time for questions, discussion, and audience participation
Ideal for libraries, schools, camps, and classrooms, this format is structured, engaging, and perfect for seated or large-group audiences.
🦕 Festival-Style Dinosaur Experience
Meet-and-Greets, Fossils & Photo Opportunities
Designed for outdoor events, festivals, and large public gatherings, this format brings dinosaurs directly to your guests. Dinosaurs roam the event space, creating exciting meet-and-greet moments, interactive learning opportunities, and memorable photo experiences.
This format includes:
Dinosaur handlers in themed attire
Lifelike dinosaurs available throughout the event
Real dinosaur fossils and fossil replicas displayed for hands-on exploration
Photo opportunities and meet-and-greets with the dinosaurs
Flexible, roaming interactions designed for large, drop-in crowds
This experience works beautifully as an alternative to attractions like petting zoos and is especially popular for festivals, summer reading kickoffs, and community events.
An Experience to Remember
Whether guests are meeting a dinosaur up close, examining authentic fossils, comparing them to replicas, or asking curious questions about prehistoric life, Dino Buddies dinosaur programs spark wonder, ignite imagination, and make learning unforgettable.
Perfect for parties, festivals, libraries, schools, and large-scale public events, our dinosaur experiences are designed to be engaging, educational, and truly larger than life.
🦕 Dino Birthday Party
Price: $350 (1 Hour)
Two dinosaurs. One unforgettable celebration—for kids or kids at heart.
Celebrate in larger-than-life style with Dino Buddies! We’ll bring the prehistoric party to you with two life-like baby dinosaur puppets and a high-energy team ready to delight guests of any age. Whether you’re turning 5 or 55, this immersive, interactive experience is tailored to thrill.
🎉 What’s Included:
🦖 2 Realistic Baby Dinosaurs, each brought to life by a professional performer
🤝 Hands-On Meet & Greet with playful interaction and photo ops
🪨 Fossil Show & Tell featuring real prehistoric fossils
🎁 Complimentary Goody Bag for the guest of honor
This experience is perfect for all ages—from toddler birthday parties to adult dino fans looking for something wildly fun and unexpected. We’ll adjust our delivery based on your group to make sure every encounter is engaging, age-appropriate, and unforgettable.
Home, park, venue, office—we’ll bring the roar wherever you are.
🦖🦎 Dino + Reptile Combo Programs
Experience the best of both worlds with Dino Buddies’ most popular and highly requested program! 🌟 Our Dino + Reptile Combo Program blends prehistoric adventure with modern wildlife education for an unforgettable, hands-on experience.
The program begins with an immersive dinosaur presentation featuring lifelike dinosaur puppets that move, vocalize, and interact with the audience 🦕. Through storytelling and science, guests are introduced to prehistoric eras, dinosaur behavior, extinction, and evolution.
Next, participants “travel forward in time” ⏩ to meet live reptile ambassadors, including snakes and lizards 🐍🦎. This portion of the program explores how modern reptiles are connected to their ancient ancestors, highlighting adaptations, habitats, and the importance of conservation 🌍.
Guests will also have the opportunity to examine real fossils and fossil replicas 🦴, ask questions, and take photos 📸. Designed with libraries, schools, and community events in mind, this program balances excitement with structure—making it engaging, educational, and accessible for all ages.
✨ Why Choose the Combo?
Highest engagement and variety
Strong connections between dinosaurs and modern animals
Combines STEM learning with interactive fun
A favorite for libraries, camps, homeschool groups, and special events
🦖🦎 While we also offer Dinosaur-Only and Reptile-Only programs, we recommend the Dino + Reptile Combo for audiences who want the most complete and impactful experience.
