My Petting Zoo Party- Small Animal Birthday Party Handler
Job Description
Job Description
Compensation: $200 per party + tips ($25–$50 average per party)
Schedule: Weekends only (2–5 parties/weekend)
Employment Type: Part-time
Location: New York, NY
Do you love animals and enjoy working with kids?
If yes, this could be the perfect weekend job for you! My Petting Zoo Party is a fast-growing, nationwide company that brings joy and learning to children’s birthday parties and school programs. We’re currently hiring part-time handlers who are reliable, fun, and great with both animals and people.
Job Overview
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We host parties on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM.
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Most handlers work 2 to 5 parties per weekend.
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Pay is $200 per party, plus you keep 100% of your tips. (Tips typically range from $25 to $50 per party, but are not guaranteed.)
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Average earnings: $400–$800 per weekend.
Animals You’ll Work With
All animals are clean, gentle, and used to being around children indoors and outdoors:
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Bunnies
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Guinea Pigs
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Chinchillas
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Tortoises
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Silkie Chickens
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Bearded Dragons
We do not use large farm animals — all pets are safe, small, and manageable in a home setting.
Job Requirements
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You must have a house or a spacious apartment with a dedicated area to house and care for the animals full-time.
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Reliable transportation is required to travel to and from events with the animals.
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Must be comfortable handling animals and speaking clearly in front of both children and adults.
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Professional appearance, punctuality, and strong communication skills are a must.
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If you are frequently late, this is not the job for you.
Education & Experience
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At least 2 years of college or an associate degree is preferred.
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No prior animal experience is required — we provide full training.
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You must be responsible, self-motivated, and great with kids and parents.
About Us
My Petting Zoo Party is a part of National Events Entertainment, Inc., the largest children’s entertainment company in the country, operating in Atlanta, New York, Washington DC, Dallas, Houston, and San Diego.
Visit us at https://mypettingzooparty.com
Learn more about our parent company at http://KEEUSA.com
Thank you,
Amber Anderson
Director of Operations
National Events Entertainment, Inc.
Company DescriptionOur companies, My Petting Zoo and My Reptile Guys, are national growing mid-size companies serving Atlanta, New York, DC, Houston, LA, San Francisco, and San Diego. Please see our websites at https://mypettingzooparty.com and https://myreptileguys.com. We are the biggest children's entertainment in the nation.
Company Description
Our companies, My Petting Zoo and My Reptile Guys, are national growing mid-size companies serving Atlanta, New York, DC, Houston, LA, San Francisco, and San Diego. Please see our websites at https://mypettingzooparty.com and https://myreptileguys.com. We are the biggest children's entertainment in the nation.