Services

Party Package #1: The Bug Bash Bonanza

45 mins

30 minute insect presentation

Melissa will bring five to seven different insect species, many of which can be handled or touched depending on the children’s age and maturity.

She will conclude the show with Sampson, her bearded dragon, alongside a display of various sheds, exoskeletons, and preserved specimens, leaving 15 minutes at the end for questions and photos with Sampson.

Party Package #2: The Reptile Roundup

45 mins

30 minute animal introductions

Melissa will bring five different reptiles, most of which can be handled, depending on the children’s age and maturity.

She will conclude the show with a display of various reptile sheds that the kids can touch, leaving 15 minutes at the end for questions and photos with the reptiles.

Party Package #3: The Wild Yard Party

45 mins

30 minute animal and insect introduction

Melissa will bring six different species, including a mix of reptiles and insects — most of which can be handled or touched, depending on the age and maturity of the children. She will end the show with a display of various animal and insect sheds that the kids can actually touch. The final 15 minutes will be reserved for questions and photo opportunities with the animals.

The Itsy Bitsy Confidence Builder

30 mins

Thirty-minute sessions with Trixie Tarantula

Meet my Arizona Blonde Tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes). This is for those who wish to conquer their fears through a new, more positive experience than they may have had in the past. This medium-sized tarantula is a gentle soul who enjoys hunting bugs and the occasional handling. All sessions are completely customizable, and we will go at your pace. I also have many shed skins and exoskeletons from her and other spiders that you can interact with.

The Brave Little Bug Club

30 mins

Thirty-minute sessions with up to three insects of your choice

Featuring beetles, worms, praying mantis, whip spiders, jumping spiders, millipedes, cockroaches, leaf bugs, stick bugs, moths, and butterflies. Learn about the species you choose and the important role they play in our environment. All sessions are completely customizable, and we will go at your pace (you do not have to hold anything unless you want to). I also have many shed skins, exoskeletons, and deceased insects that you can interact with.

Scales of Calm

30 mins

Thirty minute sessions with Sampson, our Certified Service Dragon

This option is a great choice for anyone looking for some casual relaxing one on one time. You will be provided with snacks for Sampson to munch on while you hang out and learn about him. Animal therapy is a great wellness activity for patients under medical care, and for those experiencing long-term hospital stays. They are also good for family members that have been supporting their loved ones in the hospital or under long-term medical care. Animals are known to reduce stress, pain, depression and anxiety. Patients experiencing mental health issues greatly benefit from touching, holding, and being around animals.

Yard Tales

45 mins

45-minute long program featuring 4–5 insect species and a special appearance from Sampson the Bearded Dragon.

Learn about the individual needs of each species shown and the importance they have in our environment. Learn what you can do to help maintain a healthy yard space in your own home. This program can be customized to fit your group’s specific needs — just ask.