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Google Reviews
Kaitlin Waxler
15:59 15 Dec 24
Cannot recommend Once in a Wild enough! Amanda came out to our house, worked with our weird floor plan to find a good layout for the setup, and gave awesome information about all the animals for our family Christmas party! I had been on the fence for a while about whether it would be worth the cost or not, but it exceeded all expectations. We definitely got our money’s worth. Our party was mostly adults but it would be great for children as well! Also, for those who are scared of snakes and the like: Amanda was really good at making sure nobody felt pressure to touch any animals they didn’t want to and let them know what to expect. A couple of people held their first snake (Princess the python)!
Jessica Herring
04:38 02 Dec 24
My daughter and her friends had the best time during the reptile encounter. Adrienne was friendly, patient and informative - she was great! The kids had so much fun holding all the reptiles and it made for a wonderful birthday party. Thank you!
Noelle Kiely
14:17 01 May 24
Once in a Wild provided us with an amazing virtual Animal Encounter for my remote company's Bring Your Child to Work Day! The list of available animals to meet was extensive and we were able to meet and learn about all of the unique creatures that we chose! Amanda was exceptional and provided so much information about each of the animals. My son couldn't stop talking about the event (& hooting like an owl) for days after!
Lauren Mitchell
16:31 27 Apr 24
We hired Once in a Wild for my son's 2nd birthday party. We had kids there from ages 2 to 9 and they all loved the animals! We had a large rabbit, 2 guinea pigs, a Red Footed Tortoise, a Bearded Dragon, a Blue Tongue Skink, a Cockatiel & a white ball python... Amanda was fantastic - very helpful and knowledgeable during planning and the day of. I am so glad we chose y'all! The kids & adults both enjoyed all the animals! It made for some great pictures & made the party more interesting. Thank you!!! :D
Mm Dela
03:11 22 Apr 24
Beautifully handled!! Perfect for my autistic son. His favorite was the giant bunny!!
Katy Franklin
21:19 25 Aug 23
Very much enjoyed my experience with Once In A Wild! Absolutely loved the animals they brough (large boa, medium boa, toad and guinea pig)! The hosts were very professional, kind and great with kids and adults. Loved being able to hold and take photos with some of the animals. Definitely recommend their services!
Franchesca Martinez
18:13 22 Jul 23
Their educational presentation was awesome! We attended via the SAPL and had a great time.
Aubrey Gann
01:31 21 May 23
Once in a Wild did our daughter’s third birthday, “Wild and Three”. They completely knocked it out of the park! Booking with them was easy, and Amanda was really thorough with what to expect, what animals would be best for toddlers, and what space/accommodations they’d need. The team was on time, professional, friendly, and did so great with little kids! They made sure everyone was able to pet, hold, and take pictures with the animals. My daughters and their friends (ages 2-5) had SO much fun! Even the adults loved holding and petting all the animals. The animals were absolutely precious and so fun to interact with. From start to finish, it was a pleasure hiring them. I would definitely recommend them to anyone and hope to book them for future events!
Respite Care of San Antonio, Inc.
21:56 02 May 23
Amanda was caring, patient, knowledgeable, and very enthusiastic about being at the event. She was great with the kids. We'd love to have Once in a Wild out again sometime soon!
Katy Clayton
20:38 13 Apr 23
We had the most incredible experience! Not only did we receive a very personal experience, but Amanda was so patient with my 3 girls! We learned an incredible amount about the animals and it was more than just a pet-and-go experience. My girls gained a great appreciation for our animal friends! They also had exceptional customer service from start to finish!
Gemini Suite
02:25 05 Apr 23
Had a great experience with the meet and greet option! We had them at our home for my sons first birthday and even though majority of the guests were adults, everyone seemed to love it! Highly recommend as they were very easy to work with as well.
Wendy Powers
03:56 04 Jan 23
We loved having Once in a Wild come to our event. The kids AND adults loved petting and learning about the animals. It was a great experience and I can't wait to have them back!!
Nancy Hernandez
00:54 18 Dec 22
Wow! Amanda was awesome! She was so interactive with the kids and so outgoing. She did a presentation for my daughter's 7th birthday party and everyone loved it even the adults! When it came to booking She also made it super easy and was very flexible when we needed a minor change last minute. Can't wait to book Once In a Wild again!
Jill House
04:03 06 Oct 22
Oh my gosh! I thought I had left a review in 2021 and I didn’t! Better late than never!
My friend and I were just talking about the birthday party I had for my kids. It was an absolute hit!
Communication with Amanda was clear and responsive. She sent me the list of the different animals that we could have. I had several questions regarding them and Amanda was patient and informative. I let each child pick their favorites. The showstoppers were the owl and large rabbit!! So cool!!
There were too many to choose from. So we had a variety of animals. The snakes were great as well!!
The animals are well cared for! Amanda knows everything about them! We learned so much!
Amanda arrived on time, stayed after for questions and photos. She was an absolute delight! Highly recommend it!
