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Professional Demonstrations

Kids watch and learn!!

It's REPTILE time! Sit back, relax, and let Raising Reptiles "edu-tain" your guests with our unforgettable educational animal shows! When it comes to reptiles, we are experts in showcasing these fascinating creatures. Allow us to come to your home, business, corporate party, or any event where a unique and hands-on reptile experience is a MUST. We bring a selection of up to 8 amazing animals for your guests to hold, feed, and pet during our engaging reptile presentations.


Bring live reptiles to your next birthday party, school event, or special occasion anywhere in Metro Detroit. Raising Reptiles offers hands-on reptile demonstrations and interactive animal shows that are fun, educational, and unforgettable. Our experienced handlers make every event safe, engaging, and exciting for all ages.


Schools, Organizations, and Events We’ve Worked With:


Raising Reptiles has brought live, hands-on reptile demonstrations to schools, preschools, churches, community organizations, festivals, scout groups, senior communities, and special events throughout Macomb County and Metro Detroit.


Green Elementary

Carkenord Elementary

Lottie Schmidt Elementary

Mount Clemens Montessori Academy

Cherokee Elementary

Glen H. Peters School

Faith Christian Church

Chesterfield Township Parks & Rec

Clinton Township Parks & Rec

Clinton Township Fire Dept

Tyler Conklin Foundation

Villa Bella Luxury Retirement

Richmond Good Ol' Days Festival

Cheers to  Chesterfield Festival

Siersma Elementary

Belle River Elementary

New Haven Elementary

Green Acres Elementary

Kindercare

Beacon Tree Elementary

L'anse Creuse Public Schools

Kid Town USA

Little Explorers Preschool

Girl Scout Troop 77616

Champion Fitness

St. Mary's School

The Fillin Station Bar & Grill

Autumn Kings

Fort Street Presbyterian Church

Troy Assembly of God

Anna Mae Burdi Early Childhood Center

Salk Elementary

Personalized Experience

Our reptile demonstrations are fun, educational, and exciting for all types of groups, including:


  • Schools 
  • Scouts
  • Churches
  • Libraries
  • Home Schools
  • Group Homes
  • Festivals
  • Stage Performances
  • Photo Shoots
  • Gyms
  • Sports Banquets

🐍 Raising Reptiles: The Ultimate Demonstration Experience! 🦎


🐢 What Makes Our Demos Special?

People choose Raising Reptiles because we’re a trusted local reptile store with expert staff and healthy, well-cared-for animals. We love demonstrating our reptiles! Presentations are fully interactive, giving guests the chance to see, learn, and touch a variety of reptiles in a safe environment. Perfect for birthdays, schools, libraries, and private events.


Our educational animal shows feature 6–8 amazing animals like:


• A giant snake to wow the crowd.


• A big tortoise for slow-and-steady fun.


• An energetic Alligator for thrills!


• A variety of lizards, smaller snakes, and arachnids.


(Animal availability may vary, but the excitement never does!)


📅 2026 Pricing


1 Hour $350


1.5 Hours $450


2 Hours $550


3 Hours $700


Additional Time $200/hour (with scheduled breaks).


Photographer: $100/hour.

You can take the stress out of picture-taking by letting us do the work for you! You deserve to enjoy the reptile show, too! Let our attentive staff focus on getting awesome pics and vids of you and your guests during our hands-on reptile experiences. We want our party-goers in front of the camera, not behind! We use a tripod and camera stick to get up close moments with you and the reptiles!


Details You Should Know

• A deposit is required to secure your booking.

• 4% convenience fee may apply for credit card payments.

• Locations outside of our 20 mile radius will incur a $4 per mile surcharge


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Live Reptile Demonstrations & Hands-On Parties

Green Elementary

Demonstrations FAQ

What types of groups and events can book a Raising Reptiles animal demonstration?


Raising Reptiles provides interactive live-animal programs for schools, preschools, daycare centers, libraries, Scout troops, camps, churches, festivals, fairs, community events, corporate events, senior communities, and other organizations. We are based in Chesterfield Township and travel throughout Macomb County and the greater Metro Detroit area.


What happens during a Raising Reptiles live animal presentation?


Our programs combine entertainment, education, and up-close encounters with live reptiles and other animals. Participants learn about animal behavior, habitats, adaptations, biology, and responsible care while meeting animals they may have never experienced in person.


Are your reptile demonstrations hands-on?


Whenever appropriate, yes. Interaction is a big part of what makes Raising Reptiles different. Our presenter introduces each animal, shares interesting facts, answers questions, and provides supervised opportunities for participants to interact with selected animals.


What animals do you bring?


A typical Raising Reptiles demonstration may include a tortoise, large snake, small snake, bearded dragon, iguana, alligator, and occasionally other animals such as our giant pixie frog. The exact lineup can vary depending on the program and animal availability.


Are the programs educational, or are they mainly entertainment?


Both. We believe people learn best when they're fascinated by what they're learning about. Our programs explore reptiles, animal adaptations, habitats, behavior, biology, responsible animal care, and other topics through encounters with the animals themselves. Presentations can also be adapted to different ages and types of audiences.


Can you bring a reptile show directly to our school, library, camp, or event?


Yes. Raising Reptiles is a mobile animal program, so we can bring the experience to you. Presentations can take place in schools, libraries, classrooms, gyms, community centers, churches, businesses, festival spaces, and other suitable venues.


Are Raising Reptiles presentations just for kids?


Not at all. While school programs, Scout events, camps, and children's activities are popular, reptiles have a funny way of getting adults interested too. We also provide interactive animal experiences for corporate events, community programs, festivals, family events, and mixed-age audiences.


How long does a live animal demonstration last and what does it cost?


Our standard off-site demonstration is approximately one hour, with longer programs available. Pricing depends on factors such as program length, location, travel distance, and event requirements. Contact Raising Reptiles with your event details for current pricing and availability.


What areas does Raising Reptiles serve?


Raising Reptiles is located in Chesterfield Township, Michigan, and provides traveling reptile shows and educational animal programs throughout Macomb County and the Metro Detroit area. Contact us about events outside our normal service area as longer-distance programs may also be available.


How do I book an animal presentation?


Contact Raising Reptiles with your event date, location, approximate audience size, age range, and type of event. We'll help determine the best program for your group and provide current information about availability, pricing, travel, and what to expect.

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Boy confidently holding a large python snake wrapped around him.
Two men carry large snakes on their shoulders on a sports field.
Four men on a sports field holding large snakes around their shoulders.
Two men walk on a sports field with large snakes draped over their shoulders.
Medical professionals using stethoscopes to examine a large yellow python outdoors.
Man with a large snake draped over his shoulders on a sports field with children and adults in the background.
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Boy holding a large snake around his neck in a reptile exhibit.
Children curiously interacting with a tortoise indoors.
Man showing a tortoise to children sitting on the floor.
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