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.

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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.

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