A Hands-On Experience Like No Other

Informative, entertaining, and safe for kids of all ages. See what a JG's show looks like in the wild.

What to Expect

Every Show, Every Time

Our programs are informative, entertaining, and appropriate for children of all ages. Whether you're having a birthday party, running a school assembly, or hosting a library program — we bring many different species for kids to view and touch, with our emphasis always on environmental education and the role reptiles play in nature.

Birthday Parties

The guest of honor gets to hold a reptile. The crowd goes wild.

School Programs

Public, private, and charter schools — curriculum connections available.

Library Events

Engaging summer reading programs and family event entertainment.

Scout Troops

Nature and wildlife programs perfect for badge requirements.

Day Cares & Park Districts

Age-appropriate shows for younger groups in any setting.

Your Event

Family reunions, corporate events, festivals — if you can host it, we'll show up.

Show Photos

See It in Action

Kids gathered around watching a live reptile show

A child holding a snake with a big smile at a birthday party show

The team presenting a large reptile to an excited crowd of children

Jim holding a Burmese python while explaining facts to an audience

A group of kids at a birthday party reaching to touch a bearded dragon

Close-up of a child carefully holding a ball python under supervision

A school assembly with dozens of students watching the reptile presentation

Jim introducing the American alligator to a group of fascinated kids

A child and parent enjoying the hands-on portion of a birthday party show

Scout troop members gathered around during a nature reptile program

A library event with children sitting attentively during the reptile show

A child's delighted reaction to holding a friendly reptile

Bill presenting the tarantula to an excited group of kids

Kids in a row getting a chance to touch the sulcata tortoise

A birthday party group photo with the show's reptile guests

Jim explaining the role of reptiles in the ecosystem during a school show

Kids laughing during the entertaining portion of the reptile show

A young child reaching out to pet a bearded dragon with guidance

The team setting up before a large school assembly show

Parents and kids enjoying the interactive elements of the show together

A child carefully holding a ball python at a birthday event

Jim walking through the crowd with a large python draped over his shoulders

Kids taking turns petting the sulcata tortoise at a library program

A school class gathered around attentively during the reptile presentation

A young child's wide-eyed reaction to seeing a monitor lizard up close

The team packing up after a successful birthday party show

Happy birthday party crowd during the hands-on reptile experience

A child getting a photo with the Burmese python at a special event

Jim entertaining an audience with natural animal humor during the show

Kids gathered for the final group photo at a reptile birthday party

A park district event featuring JG's Reptile Road Show

Children fascinated by a tarantula being presented up close

An engaged school audience watching the reptile education program

Kids at a library summer reading event learning about reptiles

A happy group of birthday party guests surrounding the reptile display

An outdoor summer event featuring the reptile road show

Kids cheering and laughing during a fun moment in the reptile show

JG's Reptile Road Show team wrapping up an event with happy families

Free Birthday Party Invitations

Planning a reptile birthday party? Download our free printable invitations and kick off the excitement before the show even starts.

Invite Sheet (8×10) 4-Fold Invite (8×10)

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Ready to Host a Show?

No deposit needed. Flexible for any group size, indoors or outdoors. We cover all of Chicagoland.