Welcome to Thorni Ridge Exotics
Kansas City Petting Zoo!
Want to bring a wild, unforgettable experience to your next event in the Kansas City area? You’ve come to the right place! At Thorni Ridge Exotics, we offer a mobile petting zoo that’s fun, educational, and sure to leave everyone talking.
Why Choose Thorni Ridge Exotics in Kansas City?
- Local Expertise: We proudly serve Kansas City and surrounding communities, making it easy for you to plan an event without worrying about distance or logistics.
- Diverse Animals: From fluffy domesticated critters to fascinating exotic species, our petting zoo features lemurs, kangaroos, and more.
- Safe and Ethical: Our top priority is animal welfare and guest safety. We follow strict guidelines and partner with reputable zoological organizations.
- Interactive Experience: Visitors can pet, feed, and learn about our animals, creating a hands-on experience unlike anything else in Kansas City.


Services Tailored for Every Occasion
Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a school visit, or a community event, our mobile petting zoo brings the excitement to you! Our services include:
- Birthday Parties – Make your child’s special day unforgettable.
- Fairs & Festivals – Add a wild, crowd-pleasing attraction to your event.
- School Visits – Bring wildlife education to students, even on a budget.
- Nursing Homes – Brighten someone’s day with a unique and soothing animal encounter.
- Church Events – Create an event that the whole congregation will enjoy.
- Community Events – Engage your community with interactive animal fun.
Have a different event in mind? Let us know, and we’ll work with you to make it happen!
Hassle-Free Fun For All
- We Come to You: Whether you’re in downtown KC, Overland Park, or Lee’s Summit, we’ll bring the petting zoo to your doorstep.
- Flexible Packages: We have a variety of options to suit different budgets, event sizes, and audiences.
- Expert Staff: Our team handles setup, ensures guest safety, and provides interesting facts about each animal, making the event worry-free for you.

Testimonials
layton bakerOctober 27, 2024 Good experience with these guys! Nice and polite and when I booked a day and time they were there on time and had everything setup. Animals were well cared for and all around everything was great.highly recommend this group as your next petting zoo to come to you. Lisa BRODERSENOctober 27, 2024 What an amazing experience! It is great to see everyone enjoying the experience. The best part is that they come to us, so that families that can't travel to them can see their amazing animals. jbs55033August 10, 2024 Absolutely the most amazing encounter. Thank you @torni ridge Exotic for the love and care provide Josh MJuly 18, 2024 Thorni Ridge Exotics Mobile Petting Zoo is phenomenal! I first encountered them at a wild animal park in Michigan. All the staff are very friendly and let you touch just about all the animals on display. I couldn’t believe how close I could get. All the pens and enclosures were very clean. You could tell everyone was very well taken care of.
Ready to add a little wild to your next event in Kansas City?
Contact us today to learn more about our mobile petting zoo packages and reserve your date. Simply call (660) 619-1651 or fill out our quick contact form. We can’t wait to bring the fun to you!