🚐 Mobile Outreach Programs

We travel across the Tri-State to bring hands-on animal and dinosaur encounters to:
🎉 Birthday Parties | 🏕️ Camps | 📚 Libraries | 🏫 Schools | 🎪 Festivals & More!

We bring the wild to YOU! Dino Buddies travels across the Tri-State area to deliver hands-on, unforgettable animal and dinosaur encounters right to your doorstep. Whether you're looking to educate, entertain, or do both, we’ve got you covered.

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NEW! Bring the prehistoric fun to your event with Dino Drop-Ins! These quick, interactive experiences feature our baby dinosaurs and a dino wrangler who brings fossils and surprises for kids to see, touch, and learn about. Perfect for birthday parties, classrooms, and community events—Dino Drop-Ins spark curiosity and excitement in just 30–40 minutes!

🌿✨ DINO BUDDIES IS GOING PUBLIC! ✨🌿
For the first time EVER, we’re opening our big group events to the public—and you’re invited to join the fun at Gorman Heritage Farm!
Each program is packed with live animals, games, crafts, and unforgettable experiences for curious kids and wild-hearted families. 🐍🦎🎨

📍Wildlife Learning Lab

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🦕 Program Options & Pricing

Dino Buddies brings the adventure to you! Our mobile team features real reptiles, life-like dinosaurs, engaging games, and interactive, age-tailored education for schools, parties, and public events.

🦖 Dinosaur Encounters

NEW! Dino Drop-In – A short and exciting visit, perfect for parties and surprise appearances | $185
Birthday Party Package (includes 2 dinosaurs) | $350
- Events/Other Programs
  - 1 Hour Dino Encounter | $375
  - 2 Hour Dino Encounter | $500
  - For additional time please contact us at dinobuddies513@gmail.com

🐍 Reptile Encounters

Birthday Party Package | $230
- Events/Other Programs
  - 1 Hour Reptile Encounter | $300
  - 2 Hour Reptile Encounter | $500
  - For additional time please contact us at dinobuddies513@gmail.com

🦕🐍 Dino + Reptile Combo

1 Hour Combo Encounter | $475
2 Hour Combo Encounter | $600

💡 Hosting a large group (50+)? We recommend booking a 2-hour program for better flow and more hands-on interaction.
Combo programs can also be split into two 1-hour blocks for different age groups or activity stations.

Pricing may vary based on event location, travel distance, and group size. Custom packages available upon request.

🐾 Wildlife Learning Lab at Gorman Heritage Farm

Location: Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Rd, Evendale, OH 45241
General Admission: $12 per person | Special Events: $15 per person

🌿 From Nature Walks to Pet Care Talks—Hands-On Learning Starts Here

At Dino Buddies, we believe wildlife education should be fun, accessible, and unforgettable. That’s why we partner with Gorman Heritage Farm to bring you a year-round series of interactive programs designed to spark curiosity, build empathy, and empower the next generation of wildlife stewards.

Each event blends live animal encounters, interactive games, and engaging activities for all ages—perfect for curious kids, animal-loving families, and future reptile keepers.

🦎 Upcoming Wildlife Lab Events

📅 September 21, 2025 – Scales & Tails Safari

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Admission: $15 per person
Event: Wildlife Learning Lab: Scales & Tails Safari (All Ages)
Activities: Reptile ID games, themed crafts, and up-close encounters with Ohio’s snakes, lizards, and turtles.
Description: Discover the reptiles native to our state and learn how they play a vital role in local ecosystems. A perfect hands-on adventure for young explorers!

📅 November 9, 2025 – Responsible Pet Ownership: Lizards & Geckos

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Admission: $15 per person
Event: Responsible Pet Ownership: Lizards & Geckos (All Ages)
Activities: Live lizard demos, gecko meet-and-greets, and beginner pet care tips.
Description: Thinking about getting a lizard? Learn the basics of reptile care, from feeding to habitat setup. A must for families considering a first-time scaly pet.

📅 December 7, 2025 – Responsible Pet Ownership: Keeping Snakes

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Admission: $15 per person
Event: Responsible Pet Ownership: Keeping Snakes (All Ages)
Activities: Friendly snake handling demos, enclosure design, and Q&A with expert handlers.
Description: Curious about snakes? This is your chance to get hands-on, ask questions, and learn what it takes to responsibly care for these fascinating animals.

💚 Why We Do It

Dino Buddies is on a mission to make wildlife education inclusive and empowering. These programs are intentionally affordable to remove barriers for families and schools—and every event is built around the belief that real change starts with real connection.

Whether it’s helping a child touch a turtle for the first time or guiding a family through pet lizard care, we’re creating meaningful moments that build compassion, curiosity, and confidence.