In Person Shows and Mini Petting Zoos
We are available year round for Wildlife Education Shows, Mini Petting Zoos, Sloth Experiences & Animal Displays
Please click here for more information for our on location events.
NEW!
The Sloth Experience with Stella the Sloth
Meet our Linnaeus’s Two Toed Sloth,
Stella, and learn about these
fascinating creatures.
An epic experience you’ll never forget!
Please click here for information on our Sloth Experience
The adventure starts here…
The Quest: animal kingdom. The animal world is far more expansive than can be expressed in words… and even knowing as much as we do about them, there’s still more to know yet, with species undiscovered and mysteries unsolved. We seek to share the amazing nature of some of our planet’s creatures the best way we know how: through live animals, knowledge, enthusiasm, and laughter. Animal Quest offers a variety of animal-related services delivered with just that, namely:
- Live animal presentations, displays, and mini petting zoos for birthday parties, schools, libraries, park districts, senior homes, Scout events, fundraisers… — you name it! Turn any event loose and let out your wild side.
Most of our animals are rescues! Read more about us and our animals in an article by the Chicago Tribune.
Frankie the Dinosaur is now available for parties and events!
Upcoming Public Shows & Events
Come see us at one of these public shows or book us for a private event and we will come to you!
May 17, 2024 Homer Glen Village Hall, Stargazing Event, 7:30-9:30pm * Animal Display plus Stella the Sloth
May 18, 2024 Blooming Fest, West Chicago 12:00pm
May 25, 2024 Aurora Public Library, 10:30am
June 1, 2024 Evergreen Park Public Library, 2:00-4:00pm
June 1, 2024 Antioch Farmer’s Market @ Tractor Supply 9:00am-noon (Petting Zoo plus Stella the sloth)
June 6, 2024 Johnsburg Library, 2:30-4:30pm
June 8, 2024 Indian Prairie Library, Darien IL 11:00am and 1:00pm
June 14, 2024 Lindenhurst Farmers Market, 5:00pm-8:00pm (Petting Zoo & Stella the Sloth)
June 21, 2024 Schererville Parks & Rec (Indiana), Dino Day in the Park. 5:30pm-6:30pm *Frankie the Dinosaur
June 22, 2024 Acorn Library, Oak Forest IL, 11:00am
June 24, 2024 Chicago Public Library, Altgeld Branch, 2:00pm
June 25, 2024 Chicago Public Library, Roden Branch, 6:00pm
June 26, 2024 Chicago Public Library, Chicago Bee Branch, 3:00pm
June 26, 2024 Chicago Public Library, McKinley Park Branch, 6:00pm
June 27, 2024 Chicago Public Library, Archer Heights Branch, 3:00pm
June 27, 2024 Chicago Public Library, Walker Branch, 6:00pm
June 28, 2024 Lindenhurst Farmers Market 5:00pm-8:00pm (Petting Zoo & Stella the sloth)
July 6, 2024 Antioch Farmers Market at Tractor Supply, 9:00am-noon (Petting Zoo & Stella the Sloth)
July 7, 2024 Kohl Children’s Museum 2:30-4:30pm
July 8, 2024 Chicago Public Library, North Austin Branch, 2:00pm
July 9, 2024 Fountaindale Library, Bolingbrook, 4:00pm-7:00pm
July 10, 2024 Chicago Public Library, Blackstone Branch, 6:00pm
July 10, 2024 Freeport Library, 2:00pm *Stella the Sloth
July 11, 2024 Batavia Public Library, 6:30pm
July 12, 2024 Lindenhurst Farmers Market 5:00pm-8:00pm (Petting Zoo & Stella the sloth)
July 14, 2024 Elk Grove Village, Play Picnic & Party, 12:00pm-4:00pm
July 14, 2024 Kohl Children’s Museum, 2:30-4:30pm
July 17, 2024 Crestwood Library, 5:30pm
July 26, 2024 Lindenhurst Farmers Market 5:00pm-8:00pm (Petting Zoo & Stella the sloth)
Aug 2, 2024 Romeofest, Romeoville IL, 5:30-7:30pm *Stella the Sloth
Aug 2, 2024 Romeofest, Romeoville IL, 7:30pm *Animal Show
Aug 3, 2024 Community Libary, Salem WI, 11:00am
Aug 3, 2024 North Aurora Days, 6:00pm-9:00pm *Petting Zoo
Aug 3, 2024 Antioch Farmers Market at Tractor Supply, 9:00am-noon (Petting Zoo & Stella the Sloth)
Aug 5, 2024 Huntley Area Public Library, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Aug 9, 2024 Lindenhurst Farmers Market 5:00pm-8:00pm (Petting Zoo & Stella the sloth)
Aug 17, 2024 Batavia Library, 1:00pm *Stella the Sloth
Aug 21, 2024 City of Marshfield WI, Wild Wednesdays. 11:00am and 1:00pm
Aug 22, 2024 Tasty Thursday Food Truck Event, Libertyville IL, 5:00pm *Stella the Sloth
Aug 23, 2024 Lindenhurst Farmers Market 5:00pm-8:00pm (Petting Zoo & Stella the sloth)
Aug 24, 2024 LindenFest, Lindenhurst IL, noon-2:00pm *Stella the Sloth
Aug 24, 2024 Orland Square Mall, 1:00-3:00pm *Petting Zoo
Aug 25, 2024 Mill Pond Festival, LaPort County Public Library 11:00am
Sept 6, 2024 Lindenhurst Farmers Market 5:00pm-8:00pm (Petting Zoo & Stella the sloth)
Sept 7, 2024 Antioch Farmers Market at Tractor Supply, 9:00am-noon (Petting Zoo & Stella the Sloth)
Sept 7, 2024 Village of Hawthorn Woods, 4:00-6:00pm *Petting Zoo
Sept 14, 2024 Town of Schererville, 11:00am-4:00pm * Petting Zoo
Sept 20, 2024 Lindenhurst Farmers Market 5:00pm-8:00pm (Petting Zoo & Stella the sloth)
Oct 3, 2024 Freemont Public Library, Mundelein IL 6:00pm
Oct 5, 2024 Antioch Farmers Market at Tractor Supply, 9:00am-noon (Petting Zoo & Stella the Sloth)
Watch our Creature Clip Videos
Click here to see more videos featuring Animal Quest
Fundraisers & Donations
We try to support our local communities as much as possible. If you need donations for silent auctions, prizes, fundraisers, etc., please contact us. We’d love to help!
We also do:
- Animal ‘rentals’ for television, film, and advertising. Need a good shot of a bug’s mug? Or maybe you need something soft and cuddly to draw your audience’s attention, or perhaps more scales and longer tails? Add a touch of nature to your ad!