| Below is a list of the animals available for programs. Note that some animals may not be available due to weather, illness, etc. In the case that a specific animal is not available a substitute will be chosen. Click images for larger view. |
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Chinchillas: The softest animals on earth. Takes dust bath during program and may eat raisins.
"Georgi" - Standard grey chinchilla.
"Elroy"- Beige chinchilla.
"Tumbleweed", "Lil", & "Remi"- Mosiac (White and grey) chinchilla. |
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Golden Retriever: "Madison". Not your ordinary dog. See her bio to see what makes her a special edition. |
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Fennec Fox: "Kaia", "Riley", and "Rommel". The smallest type of fox in the world! These guys are awesome. They are 2-3 pounds and have very large ears. Please note that a SEPARATE, quiet room is needed for this animal. Not available for parties at "Little Scoops". Cannot pet in NJ. |
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Swift Fox: "Kiko". Also a very small fox. He is a little over 5 pounds and is grayish in color. Currently unavailable for programs. We apologize for any inconvenience. |
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African Pygmy Hedgehog: "Joey". Very cool animal. Covered in specialized hairs for protection. This is the smallest type of hedgehog in the world. Children may not be able to pet. |
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Greater Hedgehog Tenrec: "Jessa Belle". Really neat animal. Has rough hairs on back to protect soft belly! Feels like a hairbrush! Larger than pygmy hedgehog. |
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Albino African Pygmy Hedgehog: Same as "Joey", only all white and a bit smaller. |
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Short Tailed Opossums: "Lilo" and "Oliver". Very interesting little marsupials. They are super soft and have a prehensile tail! |
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Kinkajou: "Oso". An amazing animal with a prehensile tail. May eat during program. |
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Brussels Griffon: "Nikko". Cool little dog, very sweet and has been trained to do film work. Check out Season 6 of Sopranos to see him! |
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Wallabies: "Dylan and Tyler" ***Only Available with Nicole! |
| Birds: ***Only Available with Nicole |
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Green-winged macaw: "Seneca". Seneca is a HUGE parrot that is breathtaking to behold. Only available for some programs. Children MAY NOT pet. |
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Eclectus Parrots: "Dawson" & "Amore". These birds are known for their striking beauty and amazing dimorphism (distinct features between the male and female). The male, "Dawson", is an eclectic green with a candy corn beak. The female, "Amore", is an amazing combination of reds and purples. Can be shown together or seperately. Please note that picking both counts as 2 animal choices. Children may not be able to pet "Amore". |
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Blue and Gold Macaw: "Rafiki". Rafiki is a beautiful, gentle, large parrot. |
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Blue tongued skink: "Igor". These lizards are known for their big, blue tongue. About 12 inches in length. |
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Bearded dragons: "Darwin", "BJ"" and "Lexi". Sand colored lizards with a "spiky" appearance. Very mellow animals, birthday child may be able to hold. |
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Black and White Tegus: "Melvin" and "Ivan" Cool lizards. About 10 inches in length with a long, forked tongue. |
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Red Foot Tortoises: "Little Foot" and "Chompers". Little Foot is approximately 10-12 inches and Chompers is approximately 8 inches in length. Both are very mellow and may eat during program. |
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Burmese Mountain Tortoise: "Fido". Awesome tortoise! She is about 10 inches and super friendly. May eat during program. |
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Hermann's Tortoise: "Yin" and "Yang". Hermann's tortoise is considered part of a group of tortoises sometimes called
Mediterranean tortoises. Scientific Name: Testudo hermanni |
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Panther's Chameleon (Ambilobe): "Baxter". One of the most amazing lizards. Multiple colors with a prehensile tail and long sticky tongue. May eat during program. Please note: This animal is highly susceptible to stress and therefore is not available for most programs. |
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Uromastyx: "Yoda" and "Quinn". Small, stocky lizard with a very spiky tail. One is red in color and the other is yellow. Very mellow animals. Birthday child may be able to hold. |
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Leopard Geckos: Cool, medium sized lizards. Vary in color from bright yellow to off white with leopard spots! |
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Western Hognose Snakes: "Nofeet" and "Slippers". Really cool, small snakes. Brown speckled on top with a black underbelly and an intersting nose. |
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Albino Cornsnake: "Mr. Cob". Beautiful, brightly colored snake. About 3 feet in length and super sweet and friendly. |
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Savannah Monitor: "Budo". A thrill to look at, this guy looks like he's straight from Jurassic Park. Large lizard. |
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African House Snake: "Drako". Small snake. He appears iridescent and is greenish/brown in color. |
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Dumeril's Boas: "Aniya". Really beautiful, young snake. About 14 inches in length. |
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Ball Pythons: "Kyoke" and "Nishibi". Really cool snakes that protect themselves by becoming a ball. Nishibi is the female and is larger. Kyoke is the male and has striking colors! |
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Western Longnose Snake: "Nyoka". Really colorful snake, looks fake! And he's super nice. About 18 inches in length. |
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Crested Gecko: "Yogi", "Tigger", and "Isa". Super cool lizards, looks like moss. |
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Gargoyle Gecko: "Ashaad": Awesome little guy. Very outgoing with STICKY FEET! |
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Giant Gecko (Leachie) : "Juna". Awesome lizard. Incredible at camouflaging! |
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White's Tree Frog: "Rinny", "Pakwa", and "Maggie". Medium frog with "suction cup" feet. Children may be able to hold. |
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Giant Marine Toads: "Tommy" and "Gimpy". Very large, bumpy toads. May eat or "ribbit" during program. |
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Extreme Yellow Fire Salamanders: "Sally", "Harry", and "Diego" Really cool salamanders with black and yellow markings. Children can hold. |
