Canada Day Celebrations
Annual Canada Day events across Aurora, Markham, Newmarket, and Cambridge.
Annual eventAurora, Markham, Newmarket, Cambridge
Fairs & Festivals
The #1 Attraction at Your Festival
High-energy exotic animal encounters for festivals, fairs, and large-scale outdoor events. Booth setups, roaming experiences, and stage shows for crowds of any size.
“A festival is made or broken by what people post about it. We're the moment they line up to film.”
Festival Formats
Flexible Experiences for Every Event Layout
Stationary Setup
Stationary Booth Experience
A dedicated animal interaction pavilion where guests come to you. We focus on the animals and guest interactions; clients (or fair volunteers) are responsible for line management and any crowd control infrastructure like stanchions or rope barriers.
- We bring animals, enclosures, and branded signage
- Ideal for high-traffic areas near main stages or food courts
- Ideal for 500–5,000+ daily visitors
Roaming Experience
Roaming Handler Experience
Our handlers walk the festival grounds with crowd-friendly animals, creating spontaneous encounters and photo opportunities throughout the event. Great for street festivals and open-layout events.
- Handlers circulate through designated zones on a rotation
- Photo-ready animals selected for outdoor temperament
- Covers more ground than a fixed booth
Live Performance
Stage Show
Scheduled live presentations on your festival stage with audience participation, animal demos, and educational entertainment. A crowd-drawing anchor act that fills seats between headliners.
- 20-30 minute shows customized to your audience
- Audience participation and volunteer segments
- PA system compatible — we bring our own mic and speaker if needed
Why Festival Organizers Choose Us
Everything You Need for a Crowd-Pleasing Experience
Booth or Roaming
Choose between a stationary animal interaction booth or roaming handlers who bring animals directly to your crowd — or combine both for maximum coverage.
All-Day Coverage
We rotate animals throughout the day so guests always have fresh encounters — from gates-open to closing time.
Crowd-Safe Animals
Every animal is temperament-tested and socialized for high-traffic environments. Our handlers manage crowd flow and ensure safe, controlled interactions.
Weather-Ready
We sometimes bring tents but the client is responsible for providing an indoor or covered alternative. We show up rain or shine, but our animals need shelter from extreme weather.
Self-Contained Setup
We bring all our animals and equipment. Clients are encouraged to provide a table for us to set up — let us know in advance if a table is available.
Scalable to Any Size
From intimate 500-person community fairs to massive 50,000+ multi-day festivals — we scale our team, animals, and setup to match.
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Festival Highlights
A selection of festivals and fairs where we've delivered unforgettable animal experiences.
Kitchener KidsPark
Family-friendly outdoor event in Kitchener.
Annual eventKitchener, ON
Wiarton Fall Fair
Annual fall fair in Wiarton.
Annual fairWiarton, ON
Milton Fall Fair
Annual fall fair in Milton.
Annual fairMilton, ON
West Niagara Agricultural Society
Agricultural fair hosted by the West Niagara Agricultural Society.
Annual fairWest Niagara, ON
What Organizers Say
Trusted by Festival Organizers Across Ontario
“Hands On Exotics was the runaway hit of our three-day county fair. Families were lining up before gates opened just to see the animals. We've already rebooked for next year.”
Rachel K.
Events Director, Durham Region Fall Fair
“We've worked with dozens of vendors over the years, but nothing draws a crowd like the exotic animal booth. Professional setup, clean operation, and the kids absolutely loved it.”
Tom B.
Festival Coordinator, Maple Fest Ontario
“The roaming handler experience was perfect for our street festival format. Animals everywhere, photo ops on every block — our social media engagement tripled that weekend.”
Priya S.
Marketing Lead, Toronto Night Market
Festival on the calendar?
The act people line up to see
Most fairs book 3–8 months out. Send us the dates, layout, and crowd size — we'll come back with availability.
From Inquiry to Festival Day
A streamlined process designed for busy festival coordinators.
Inquiry
Tell us about your festival — dates, venue layout, expected attendance, and what kind of animal experience you're envisioning.
Site Assessment
We review your venue layout, power availability, and crowd flow patterns to determine optimal placement and setup.
Custom Plan
Receive a detailed proposal with animal selection, handler count, booth layout, schedule, and transparent all-inclusive pricing.
Day-of Execution
Our crew arrives early for setup, runs the experience all day, and handles teardown — you focus on running your event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our festival and fair experiences.
Line management at fairs and festivals is the client’s responsibility. We don’t bring stanchions or rope barriers, and we rely on fair volunteers for crowd control. We focus on the animal interactions and let clients handle the queue.
Still have questions?
Get in TouchReady to book?
Get a festival quote
Share your festival dates, expected attendance, and venue layout. We'll send a tailored proposal within one business day.