What We Offer
Acadiana Reptile Adventures brings the wild world of exotic reptiles right to your doorstep in Southwest Louisiana! As a local, family-run business, we specialize in delivering unforgettable, fun, and highly educational animal experiences for all ages. From birthday parties and school enrichment days to community fairs and unique business events, we offer a safe, exciting, and engaging way to meet some of nature's most misunderstood creatures.
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45-60 Minutes (Economy Package)
The Hatchling Experience
Experience the thrill of the jungle at a fair price point with our most affordable package! This 30-minute educational reptile show is delivered by two professional handlers, guaranteeing a high-quality, safe, and engaging experience. It’s the perfect blend of learning and fun to make your child’s birthday spectacular!
What's Included:
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Professional 30-Minute Show: A fun, detailed class covering 8 unique exotic animals, designed to capture the imagination of every young explorer.
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The Cast of 8: Meet an exciting variety, including smaller species and impressive juvenile/large specimens: 2 Milk Snakes, 1 Bull Snake, 1 Giant African Cane Toad, 1 Ball Python, 1 Baby Reticulated Python, 1 Baby Green Anaconda, and 1 Large Yellow Anaconda.
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Q&A and Prizes: Our interactive segment includes rewarding young learners with candy and prizes for demonstrating their new reptile knowledge.
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Extended Hands-On Time (20–30 Minutes): After the show, our two professional handlers will supervise up to 30 minutes of exciting, safe interaction, giving all guests time to handle the reptiles.
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Unforgettable Photos: Ample time is included for taking great pictures with the animals during the hands-on session.
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1.5 Hours(Most Popular)
The Safari Explorer Package: The Ultimate Expedition
Elevate your celebration with our best-value package, offering a bigger show, larger animals, and deeper engagement! The Safari Explorer is a premium, extended experience designed to deliver maximum "bang for your buck" and leave a lasting impression on all your guests.
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Extended 45-Minute Educational Show: Our expert handlers deliver an exciting and informative presentation detailing the lives of 12 unique exotic animals.
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The Exotic Dozen: A spectacular lineup that includes impressive large specimens and varied species:
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2 Milk Snakes, 1 Bull Snake, 2 Giant African Cane Toads, 1 Ball Python, 1 Adult Sand Boa, 1 Baby Sand Boa, 1 Baby Reticulated Python, 1 Juvenile Reticulated Python, 1 Baby Green Anaconda, and 1 Large Yellow Anaconda.
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Themed Entertainment: Includes professional table décor and props, along with planned comedy segments and jokes—featuring fun participation from up to two volunteer parents!
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Interactive Learning & Rewards: We host a fun Q&A segment after the show, awarding prizes to both kids and adults who demonstrate their new reptile knowledge.
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Junior Venomous Handling Course: The birthday child receives a truly special experience: a lesson on safe venomous snake handling techniques using a fake rattlesnake and proper tools. They will be awarded an official ARA Junior Venomous Handling Certificate with their name on it!
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Reptile Swag: Guests enjoy free temporary reptile tattoos.
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Extended Hands-On Time (20–30 Minutes): After the presentation, guests receive ample supervised time to safely handle the animals and capture incredible photos with their favorite creatures.
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1.5 Hours(Biggest Event)
The Ultimate Encounter: Reptile Pro Package Event!
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! The Reptile Pro Package is our most extensive and exciting offering—the absolute biggest event we provide. This is more than just a party; it’s an immersive, hands-on journey into the world of reptiles that your guests will be talking about for years!
Event Highlights
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Spectacular 45-Minute Educational Program: Our signature show features a cast of 20 awesome animals, including some truly massive specimens and species rarely seen outside of a specialty collection. We blend education with excitement, ensuring kids (and parents!) are captivated from start to finish.
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Interactive Learning and Prizes: After introducing each amazing animal, we engage the audience with a brief Q&A session. Kids who correctly answer 2–3 questions will win a prize!
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Exclusive Junior Venomous Handler Certification: The birthday star will take center stage to earn their official ARA Junior Venomous Handler Certificate! This memorable segment involves safely using professional snake handling tools to secure a replica rattlesnake into a transport container. The personalized certificate, bearing the child's full name, is a fantastic keepsake.
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Hands-On Photo Opportunity: Following the main show, the fun continues with a supervised, hands-on segment. Guests can approach our non-venomous animals for pictures and interaction, with our expert handlers ensuring a safe and exciting experience for everyone, including parents!
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Every child will get a chance to receive a reptile themed temporary tattoo.
Package Details
To ensure a seamless experience, we arrive early to set up our elaborate display, which includes a wide variety of animals and special decor for pictures. This exclusive package features 23 incredible animals, including:
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2 Milk Snakes (Borden) & (Dairy)
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1 Bull Snake (June)
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2 Giant African Cane Toads (Princess Tiana) & (Prince Naveen)
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1 Baby Reticulated Python (Cookie)
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1 Juvenile Reticulated Python (Bonnie)
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1 Adult Yellow Anaconda (Brutus)
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2 Desert Tortoises (Bentley) & (Sammy)
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2 GIANT Burmese Pythons (Delilah)
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1 Baby Green Anaconda (Scarlet)
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1 Baby Sand Boa (Bacon)
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1 Adult Sand Boa (Pancake)
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1 Juvenile Mangrove Monitor (Lucy)
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Several surprise animals
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ARA Birthday Party Policies
Payment and Booking
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A non-refundable deposit equivalent to 50% of the total birthday party package cost is required to secure the booking.
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The remaining balance must be paid in full no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled event date.
Venue and Weather Requirements
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Indoor Requirement for Cold Weather: For events scheduled during the cooler months, or when the forecasted temperature is below 70 degrees Fahrenheit, the client must arrange for the performance to take place indoors.
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Performance Space: The indoor performance space requires only a small area, sufficient to accommodate a 6ft x 3ft table and room for the presenters to stand behind it.
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Outdoor Events and Animal Safety: For all outdoor events, the client must ensure there is access to a covered, shaded area where the animals can be safely stored while awaiting the scheduled performance.
Rescheduling Policy
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In the event of an unforeseen circumstance (e.g., illness, severe weather, natural disaster), the party may be rescheduled to a later date.
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The client is required to maintain prompt communication with ARA regarding any need to postpone the event.
Contact Information
For any further questions or inquiries, please contact Acadiana Reptile Adventures:
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Phone: 337-476-8245 (Austin Kirby)
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Phone:337-991-7455 (Kaitlyn Kirby)