Animal Encounters

04/14/2026

Hi, everyone.We are currently in process of updating our website.We would love to add more images from petting zoos and encounters. So, feel free to share your pictures below if you'd like a chance to have them featured on our website!

03/28/2026

Come join us today for the Spring Street to celebrate the opening of the Light Rail! We will be there with a petting zoo featuring Goats, Sheep, Chickens and some very cute Bunnies!

11/16/2025

Looking for a fun indoor activity? Book one of our Encounter Programs and we will bring a variety of amazing animals to you!

Choose from:
-Australian Animals (Includling a Wallaby!)
-Cute & Cuddly (Rabbits, Guinea Pigs & Chinchillas)
-Cute & Scaly (Mammals AND Reptiles)
-Reptiles and More Reptiles! (Snakes, Lizards and Tortoise)
-Bugs (Beetles, Millipedes, Tarantula, Scorpion and More!)
-Bugs and Reptiles (A fun mix of the two)

www.AnimalEncounters.com

10/31/2025

So cool to see new species of Biofluorescent animal being discovered!

Glowing bats may sound like Halloween decor, but researchers in Georgia have discovered certain species of North American bats that are capable of the unusual trick. https://cnn.it/3JktU1N

08/31/2025

08/16/2025

Stop by today and meet our Petting Zoo Crew! We will also have a Reptile Booth where you can pet small friendly lizards, snakes and a tortoises!

08/02/2025

Our new reptilian friend at Animal Encounters!

07/26/2025

We have been busy busy busy! Lots of petting zoos, lots of schools, lots of libraries and lots of summer camps!

07/19/2025

Free Public Event this weekend! We are at Covington Days from 11-4pm today and tomorrow (7/19-7/20)

07/18/2025

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