Critter Squad Wildlife Defenders.

Name: Critter Squad Wildlife Defenders.
Address: 18730 W Oxnard St, Tarzana, CA 91356, USA, Los Angeles, CA, US
Telephone: (818) 654-9433
Rating: 3.9

3.9(37) Los Angeles, CA

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About Critter Squad Wildlife Defenders.

Critter Squad Wildlife Defenders offers a unique, hands-on experience with a variety of animals, focusing on education and engagement, making it ideal for children's parties and events.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best for: Birthday partiesSchool eventsNeighborhood gatheringsEducational field tripsSuitable for children of all ages, particularly effective for ages 5-12

Why families love it

Diverse range of animals including snakes and hedgehogs
Educational presentations that balance fun and learning
Personalized attention for birthday children
Friendly and knowledgeable staff
Interactive animal handling sessions
Customized experiences for parties

Insider tips

Book well in advance, especially for popular dates like Halloween and birthdays
Consider the weather when planning outdoor events
Ask about specific animal options if your child has favorites

Good to know before you go

Booking during peak seasons without prior arrangements
Outdoor events during rainy weather
Initial communication can be back-and-forth
Weather-related rescheduling might be necessary

Crowds: Busy during weekends and popular event days like Halloween
Value: Pricing is reasonable for the experience provided, though specific prices were not mentioned. Consider the value of educational content and unique animal interactions compared to traditional party entertainment.
Food: No specific food or drink policies mentioned in reviews
Accessibility: No specific accommodations mentioned, but staff is noted to be friendly and engaging
Safety: Clean and calm animals, focus on animal safety and care

What parents say

Ben LaBrot

5.0

"Oh my God, it was so awesome! They brought so many animals and such a variety of animals. And if you are on the fence at all, I just have to say—because….hedgehog. we were having a massive neighborhood Halloween party and they came and did such a great presentation. Totally enjoyed by the adults and the kids. Really great supporting these folks! The booking process and initial communication was a little bit back-and-forth, but totally worth it and not nearly problematic enough to impact giving them five stars :-). Definitely going to make this an annual part of our annual Halloween party."

3 months ago

Araks Sparks

5.0

"What a fantastic experience with the Critter Squad! We hired them for a birthday party and all the guests had a wonderful time. Snakes were our animal of choice and the handler who brought them was great. She did a really good job managing the kids getting enough time with each snake and also giving little bits of info about each snake. The balance between education and hands on fun was perfect. Each snake was calmer and kinder than the next. So much so, that halfway through the snake interactions, guests were literally sitting or laying down on the grass snuggling with the snakes. My favorite"

3 months ago

Scout Campos

5.0

"The Zoo Keeper experience with Riley was SO AMAZING. She really focused on teaching our kids about the animals and their care, while really listening to our kids. She encouraged time with animals they connected with, and they left so excited to come back. We found Critter Squad through their after school program at our school. Our kid enjoyed learning about and meeting the animals with the staff so much, both of our kids then did the Zoo Keeper for a day at their location. We've also had friends have parties with them over the years and always had fun. I had zero communication problems to bo"

a year ago

Reviews sourced from public Google data.