"We booked Zoo to You for our Day Hospice group this past week. The booking process was beyond easy, and the team was willing to accommodate our needs accordingly. Our presenter (Laura) was punctual, knowledgeable and full of energy. She provided a lot of patience and explanations (sometimes more than once due to hearing impairment among our guests) and allocated them time to be able to interact with the animals. We sincerely appreciate a program of this nature, as we cannot always get our guests ‘out’ due to mobility issues, so having them come to us was the perfect way to start off our winter programming, and we will definitely be booking them again!
Thanks again for everything, Christina and Laura! ❤" Lauren Palmer- Palliative Care Coordinator VON Durham Hospice Services
" I had the pleasure of working with Christina from Zoo To You, and I cannot speak highly enough of her professionalism and dedication. Christina has an incredible ability to connect and accommodate to our requirements. My Sons' birthday party, and the event was an absolute hit!
I would also like to highlight the exceptional work of ZooEducator Lauren. Lauren’s passion for educating and inspiring others is truly remarkable. Her attention to detail and smooth coordination made it a memorable experience for everyone involved. Her knowledge and ability to engage and teach, especially with young learners, is nothing short of impressive. She did an amazing job at the party, creating an engaging and educational experience that captivated the kids. It's clear that Lauren is deeply committed to the mission of the zoo and the impact it has on the community.
Working with Christina and Lauren has been a rewarding experience, and I look forward to collaborating with them again in the future! "
Roselin M- Brampton, ON
"If you're looking for an unforgettable experience for any special occasion, I can’t recommend Zoo to You enough! We recently had them come for my son’s birthday, and I can honestly say it was magical. The animal selection was incredible—creatures we’d only ever seen in books or behind glass were right there with us. The staff was amazing at making each moment both interactive and educational. They brought out each animal with such care, telling us about its habitat and habits, while making sure everyone felt involved.
But the real highlight? My son’s face. He had a smile from ear to ear the entire time. The team made him feel like the star of the show, giving him chances to interact with the animals up close and even letting him help in the presentation. Seeing him so engaged and joyful was just priceless, and I could tell he felt incredibly special.
Zoo to You created memories that our family, and especially my son, will cherish for years. If you want an experience that brings both joy and wonder to your event, this is it."
Matthew Wallace- Fenelon Falls, ON
"We booked Zoo to You to come into our Long Term Care Home for a fun afternoon with the animals. Our handler, Devon was so amazing with our Residents and they had the best time. You could tell that Devon enjoyed his job and had a love for the animals he was showing. Age appropriate information and facts about each animal was shared in an engaging manner. Devon took the time to go around the circle to provide each Resident with the opportunity to interact with the animals, providing those with cognitive impairments extra time. Overall, such a wonderful experience and will definitely be booking again!"
Leigh Ann- Glen Hill Terrace- Whitby, ON
"Christina.. wow did the kids have a blast!! Jaden was so great with handling the animals and especially the kids! Amir, the bday boy, has not stopped talking about the animals. He cannot say which animal he loved more!
Your organization made it very easy to organize and it surpassed the kids expectations!
Thank you and a big thank you to Jaeden who drove in the horrible snowstorm to make Amir's bday special!"
Carmela- Markham, ON
"Hi Christina,
I just wanted to say a big thank you for the wonderful experience! My child absolutely loved the event and learned so much about reptiles. Owen was fantastic, his explanations were engaging and made the learning process really enjoyable.
We’ve already recommended Zoo to You to our friends, and I’m sure they will love it as much as we did! Thank you again for all your hard work, and we hope to join another event in the future. "
Nancy- North York, ON
"Hi Christina !
We had an amazing experience!!! Devon was great with the kids. Patient and engaging and educational! We actually had you guys come to our house a few years ago and Devon was the handler that time too !!! The animals were great and it showed that Devon really cared for all of them ! We definitely recommend you and would have you back for future parties as well !
Thank you for following up !"
Tanya- Newcastle, ON
"Laura was fantastic !
She was so knowledgeable and kept the show going at the perfect pace to keep everyone engaged – even those who had seen Zoo to You before. Great variety of critters.
Thank you so much !"
Meribeth Burley- Peterborough, ON
"The handler, Alex was wonderful. She was professional yet fun and enthusiastic about teaching the birthday girl and her friends about her companions. They all talked about the animals for days at school. The animals were very well behaved, just kidding, they were easily handled and curious, which put everyone at ease. Alex made Sadie feel special while still including everyone.
I would definitely recommend the party to others."
Colette Kuula- Orillia, ON
"Just wanted to say how amazing our party was today! Lauren was so great with our group, and she made my daughter feel so special. It was an unforgettable experience for everyone, the kids and adults could not stop talking about how awesome it was! Thank you for such a wonderful experience!"
Laura Ivens- Stouffville, ON
"We would like to thank you for helping make Isabella’s 7th birthday party both memorable and one of her all time favourite birthdays ever! She had an amazing time learning about the animals and was left feeling extra special. Jen, you have an amazing way with the animals and a wonderful way with children. You are professional, knowledgeable and your passion and love for what you do is clearly visible. Your sense of humour and friendliness added to the enjoyment of the presentation. You managed to create an outstanding experience for everyone involved and your little ‘extras’ for the birthday child, made our daughter feel like she was the luckiest girl in the world! Getting up close to the animals and interacting with them was priceless and something she will never forget. We wish you continued success with Zoo to You! Thank you so much!"
The Mastrotto Family, Tottenham, ON
"Shoberry’s Daycare has been lucky enough to have Jen and Zoo To You come to our centre to do presentations for a number of years. Since our age groups vary so much it is amazing to have such an open and educational demonstration that all of our children can learn from and enjoy. The children love when Zoo To You comes to the centre because they actually get the chance to touch and interact with the animals that they are learning about. The children love to see what new and exciting animals they will see each visit and Jen provides such a warm atmosphere that makes the experience even more fun for the kids. Jen has done presentations for all of our age groups with amazing success and the children and staff look forward to each visit with excitement and enthusiasm."
Shoberry’s Daycare, Sutton, ON
"The students at Wesley Christian Academy thouroughly enjoyed the presentations made by Zoo To You in conjunction with our science units dealing with the diversity of living things. Jen's pleasent and informative demeanor won over the students as they marveled at the variety of creatures that were on display. A variety of classes were able to participate and Jen was able to meet the needs of each age group. The students particularly enjoyed the opportunity to be in contact with animals in such a close-up manner. We will certainly invite Jen back to our school!"
Laurel Dodham, Grade 6 teacher, Wesley Christian Academy, Markham, ON
"Thank you so much for providing a very entertaining and informative birthday party for my daughter, Taylor. All the children raved about the animals and reptiles. Surprisingly, I think the favourite was the live snake show. I was amazed that 15 children could sit so quietly and attentively for over an hour. That speaks highly of your outstanding skill in working together with children and animals. I was pleased to see that there was a lot of conversation and questions about each animal/reptile. You certainly have the ability to communicate about very interesting facts at their level. Thank you again for a wonderful show. I highly recommend the Zoo To You show for birthday parties or any other function."
Catherine Anderson, Uxbridge, ON
"I found out about Zoo To You from a friend and thought what a great party idea for kids . My son was turning 8 and I was stuck on what we should do this year for his birthday. So I went on the net and had a look at Jen's web page to get the details and then I emailed Jen and we set a date. Jen arrived with all the animals, the kids were so excited they could hardly contain themselves. Each kid got to hold nearly every animal if they so desired and they even got to feed a few. Jen was great and asked the kids lots of questions and told the kids about each and every animal, where they came from and what they eat, ect. They even got to see one of the animals get a bath. The hour flew by and the kids were so excited that they had got to hold the animals it was so much fun. When my son went back to school and saw his friends they all said it was the best party they had ever been to. I have since then recommended Jen to quite a few friends and given out her email to them all. Having Zoo To You come to our house was a great experience for all our family!"
Janice Donnelly, Bowmanville, ON
"I wanted to have my son's 5th birthday party at home but knew I needed help with some kind of entertainment as I was hosting a party for 10 children...(yikes). So, after having seen Jen's show at another birthday party, I knew that was my ticket to a successful party. Jen came with 12 delightful animals which we were able to choose. She provided a fun, interactive show enabling the kids to hold, pet and feed the animals. She provided factual information about the animals as well. I truly believe that our adult guests enjoyed the show just as much as the kids! Jen is informative and professional and her rates are extremely reasonable. I highly recommend Zoo To You....you won't regret it!"
