From intimate encounters to large-scale productions — we’ll handle the details so you can enjoy the moment.
You may recognize some of our work…
We’ve appeared in National Commercials, Global Magazines & Countless Music Videos.
But we still Love Delighting Guests at Birthdays, Quince’s and Educational Experiences.
We’re a “Private” Zoo.
We can either come to your private property or you can rent our venue in Homestead for Private Photo-Shoots & Hands-On Interaction at $750+.
Just click here to complete our Onboarding Form. We can come to any Private Property with owner’s permission. Event Dates are only confirmed with 50% deposit & agreement. Balance is required before animals are unloaded or 1 Business Day prior by card. Hands-On Experiences are typically 1 Hour; 90Min on site, and the larger displays are on-site for up to 3 hours
Yes, we can travel to your home / office / venue; anywhere across the South East United States.
Contact us for custom requests by calling or Send Text to 786-891-5777.
Confirm your date as soon as possible! Our calendar fills up weeks /months in advance, so it’s best to reserve as soon as you know the date / time / location, so we can secure the animals for you.
For Private Photo-Shoots, we are able to bring the big cat out of the cage in a secure location and have the subject remain a safe distance for beautiful artistic photos. – We can also provide the photographer who can splice two pictures together making it look like the subject is right next to the Tiger; see sample photos here – We only allow 1 subject to be in the photos at a time & you can not hold the leash.
For Private Photo-Shoots, we are able to bring the big cat out of the cage in a secure location and have the subject remain a safe distance for beautiful artistic photos. – We can also provide the photographer who can splice two pictures together making it look like the subject is right next to the Tiger; see sample photos here – We only allow 1 subject to be in the photos at a time & you can not hold the leash.
Yes, you can bring your own Photographer, or we can provide a great photographer around $500-$600.
For Photo-Shoots, we allow 1 Subject in the photos & up to 2 guests to come with to assist as needed.
Yes, we travel all across the South-East United States. Please email us with your event details so we can provide an accurate quote, or visit our LOCATIONS page for Popular Packages in common locations.
Looking for an exotic animal rental in Miami or South Florida?
Exotic Animals Miami creates professionally managed animal experiences for private parties, luxury events, weddings, Indian weddings, corporate events, brand activations, hotels and resorts, film and photography productions, schools and community programs throughout South Florida.
Depending on availability and the experience, requests may include lemurs, monkeys, camels, zebras, kangaroos, exotic birds, reptiles, specialty hoofstock, elephants and other professionally managed animals.
But our business isn’t simply finding unusual animals.
It’s creating the experience around them.
With more than 20 years of professional special-event production experience in South Florida, we understand the venue, transportation, guest flow, staging, weather, photography, insurance and event logistics that surround an animal appearance.
Whether you’re planning an intimate encounter at a Miami Beach home, a camel entrance at a South Florida wedding, interactive lemurs for a private party, animals for a major corporate activation or an extraordinary production shoot, we help bring the pieces together.
One company. One point of contact. One professionally managed experience.
South Florida isn’t simply another market we serve.
It’s our home.
Exotic Animals Miami was built here, and our local event-production experience gives us an understanding of South Florida that goes well beyond locating an animal.
We understand Miami Beach resorts and private residences.
We’ve shut down the bridge to Indian Creek Country Club to walk an Elephant Across.
We understand Coral Gables and Coconut Grove venues, Pinecrest estates, Broward event properties, Southwest Ranches, Palm Beach luxury events and the logistical realities of moving through South Florida.
We know sudden rain, extreme heat, hotel loading docks, valet operations, wedding timelines, gated communities and venues that need Certificates of Insurance before anything unusual comes through the door.
That local knowledge matters when the entertainment has four legs, feathers, scales or a transportation trailer behind it.
Private events are one of our specialties.
Exotic Animals Miami can create animal experiences for birthday parties, children’s events, adult celebrations, milestone birthdays, family gatherings, themed parties and luxury private events throughout South Florida.
And an exotic animal party doesn’t necessarily mean creating a traditional petting zoo.
The experience can be much more curated.
Guests might encounter interactive lemurs, meet unusual reptiles, photograph exotic birds or experience a combination of professionally presented animals.
For larger properties and appropriate events, clients may explore camels, zebras, specialty hoofstock and other larger animals.
Some events are highly interactive.
Others are designed primarily around presentation, education or photography.
The best experience depends on the age of the guests, property, event format and animals involved.
Tell us about the party and what you want your guests to experience.
We’ll help build the animal experience around it.
Seeing an exotic animal is memorable.
Actually having an experience with one can be unforgettable.
Certain animals and circumstances may allow for supervised guest interaction, close-up encounters, educational presentations, feeding experiences or photography under the direction of the responsible animal professional.
These experiences can work especially well for private parties, family events, schools, camps, community programs and corporate family days.
Interaction varies considerably by animal.
Touching, holding, feeding, riding and other forms of interaction are never automatically promised simply because an animal will be present.
The responsible animal professional determines what’s appropriate for the individual animal, guests and environment.
Our goal is to create something exciting for the guest without compromising professional animal care.
For clients looking for something exceptionally interactive and visually memorable, The Lemur Experience has become one of our signature South Florida concepts.
Lemurs have extraordinary personalities.
They’re curious, expressive and immediately engaging — which makes a professionally managed lemur encounter particularly memorable for guests and photography.
The experience can be ideal for private homes, birthdays, corporate events, community programs, educational experiences and intimate celebrations where bringing in a much larger animal wouldn’t make sense.
Rather than watching animals from a distance, guests may have an opportunity for closer supervised encounters where appropriate to the individual animals and environment.
Florida regulates lemurs as Class III wildlife, making the qualifications and permissions of the responsible animal professional an important part of offering these experiences professionally.
For the client, however, the process should feel simple:
We help create the experience. You enjoy the lemurs.
Monkeys and other primates are among the most requested animals for events and productions.
They are also animals where professional handling and regulatory requirements matter considerably.
Depending on the species, animal, event environment and qualified animal professional, primates may potentially be considered for private experiences, educational programs, commercial productions, photography and certain professional events.
Florida specifically regulates primates within its captive-wildlife framework, and some species have additional experience and facility requirements.
That is why we don’t treat “monkey rental in Miami” like an ordinary entertainment booking.
Tell us what you’re trying to accomplish, and we’ll evaluate appropriate options rather than promising an interaction simply because a particular animal exists.
Looking for a camel rental in Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Palm Beach?
Camels can create one of the most visually impressive animal experiences available for an appropriate South Florida event.
They may be considered for weddings, Arabian and international themes, holiday productions, corporate events, private celebrations, commercial shoots, professional photography and cultural events.
Depending on the individual animal and circumstances, a camel experience might involve a dramatic entrance, staged photo opportunity, professionally managed appearance or guest encounter.
Large animals also require serious logistics.
We may need to evaluate trailer access, gates, unloading areas, terrain, surfaces, shade, staging and the route between transportation and the actual event.
Riding and direct interaction should never be assumed. Those decisions depend on the individual camel, animal professional and event environment.
Zebras are another highly visual option for certain events and professional productions.
A zebra can create an extraordinary photographic element for safari themes, luxury celebrations, advertising campaigns, fashion shoots, branded content and specialty events.
Florida classifies zebras within its Class III captive-wildlife framework, meaning professional exhibition requirements still matter even though zebras are treated differently from more heavily regulated Class I or Class II wildlife.
Depending on the concept, we can also explore kangaroos, exotic birds, reptiles, specialty hoofstock and other unusual animals.
Not every animal is appropriate for every event.
That’s why we prefer to begin with the experience you want to create and then determine which animals realistically fit it.
Not every memorable animal experience requires a large footprint.
Exotic birds and reptiles can create extraordinary encounters for private parties, tropical events, educational programs, corporate functions, photography and community events.
And Miami gives these experiences a setting few other cities can replicate.
Palms, tropical landscaping, waterfront properties and outdoor venues can naturally complement colorful birds, reptiles and other specialty animals.
For jungle, tropical and safari-inspired events, the environment can become part of the experience rather than simply functioning as a backdrop.
The result can feel distinctly South Florida rather than like a traveling attraction placed inside an unrelated venue.
Miami has one of America’s most extraordinary private-event markets.
Waterfront estates, luxury residences, private clubs, penthouses and spectacular homes throughout Miami Beach, Star Island, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, Golden Beach and other South Florida communities host events where guests expect something beyond conventional entertainment.
Professionally managed animals can create a level of surprise that is difficult to reproduce with another performer or décor element.
The experience doesn’t need to be enormous.
A beautifully produced encounter with a few extraordinary animals can feel more exclusive than a large-scale attraction.
For appropriate properties, larger animals may create dramatic arrivals or photographic moments.
The key is understanding the property.
Driveways, gates, elevators, landscaping, waterfront access, homeowner-association rules and loading restrictions can all affect what’s possible.
For luxury events, discretion and execution matter as much as the idea itself.
Miami has become a major destination for corporate hospitality, technology events, international conferences, product launches, luxury brands, sports-related activations, influencer campaigns and experiential marketing.
For brands, professionally managed animals can become more than entertainment.
They can become content.
An experience might be designed as a branded photo activation, influencer encounter, media event, VIP experience, product launch, corporate reception feature or social-content moment.
The best concepts begin with the marketing objective.
Do you want to attract attention?
Generate photography?
Create an intimate VIP interaction?
Support a tropical, safari or international theme?
Give guests something they naturally share?
Tell us the objective first.
Then we’ll explore animal experiences that fit the brand, audience and environment.
Miami’s convention and hospitality economy also creates opportunities for animal experiences at conferences, trade shows, association events, corporate meetings and large hospitality programs.
Convention environments require a different level of planning than private events.
Show-management approval, venue policies, loading schedules, service corridors, crowds, flooring, staging, insurance and animal-rest requirements can all affect the concept.
An animal that works perfectly at an outdoor estate may not be appropriate for a crowded exhibit floor.
Our event-production background allows us to look at the animal as one component within the larger production rather than treating it as an isolated booking.
Miami is one of America’s great destination-wedding markets.
Luxury resorts, historic properties, tropical gardens, country clubs, waterfront venues and private estates allow couples to create wedding weekends that feel unmistakably South Florida.
Professionally managed animals may potentially become part of wedding entrances, cocktail-hour encounters, guest photography, cultural traditions, receptions and private wedding-weekend events.
The experience can be dramatic.
It can also be elegant and understated.
Exotic birds might complement a tropical cocktail hour.
A camel could create an unforgettable entrance.
Interactive animals could surprise guests during a reception.
The right animal depends on the couple, venue and overall wedding vision.
South Florida is an important destination for Indian and South Asian weddings, including elaborate multi-day celebrations throughout Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Palm Beach.
For these weddings, an animal may have cultural significance beyond its entertainment value.
Couples and planners may inquire about elephants, camels and other professionally managed animals for Baraats, wedding entrances and photography.
An elephant Baraat is not an ordinary rental.
Animal availability, transportation, venue approval, procession distance, surfaces, guest boundaries, weather, staging and applicable requirements all need to work together.
These experiences deserve thoughtful cultural and logistical planning.
Couples and wedding professionals specifically interested in an elephant Baraat can also explore our specialized Royal Baraat experience.
Because elephants and other highly specialized animals may involve substantial transportation and coordination, early inquiries are strongly encouraged.
South Florida has long been a natural production environment.
Tropical landscapes, beaches, Art Deco architecture, luxury residences, boats, hotels and Miami’s unmistakable visual identity create settings for commercials, television, film, music videos, fashion photography, advertising campaigns and branded content.
Exotic Animals Miami can help production teams explore appropriate animal resources for professional shoots.
The first question isn’t simply:
“Can you get the animal?”
It’s:
“What does the animal need to do?”
Will talent interact with it?
Will it walk through a scene?
Is the shoot indoors or outdoors?
How many setups or takes are planned?
What lighting, sound, equipment, props or effects will surround it?
Send us the storyboard, shot list, script excerpt, creative treatment or reference image.
That gives us the information needed to explore an animal and professional team suited to the actual production.
Miami’s music, fashion and creator economy creates another particularly strong use case.
Artists, fashion brands, photographers, creators and agencies may explore exotic animals for music videos, editorial shoots, campaign imagery, influencer content and social-media productions.
For these projects, the photograph or video may be the entire reason for the experience.
That means animal positioning, talent interaction, lighting, environment and shot timing become more important than traditional entertainment.
A relatively short professionally managed appearance can potentially generate photographs and video used across an entire campaign.
Tell us what the final image needs to look like.
We’ll work backward from there.
Producing an animal experience at a Miami resort is very different from producing one at a private home.
Hotels and major venues may require coordination involving security, loading docks, service entrances, freight elevators, flooring, back-of-house routes, staging areas, insurance documentation and operational approval.
For larger animals, we evaluate the entire access route.
A beautiful ballroom, lawn or courtyard may have more than enough space while a narrow service corridor or inaccessible loading route makes getting there impractical.
Our event-production experience becomes especially valuable in these environments.
We understand that the animal has to fit into an operation that already includes catering, décor, entertainment, photography, security, hotel management and hundreds of guests.
Some of the most meaningful animal experiences aren’t luxury events at all.
Professionally managed animal encounters can introduce children and adults to species they may otherwise know only from books, television or a zoo.
Exotic Animals Miami can explore educational programs for schools, camps, youth organizations, community groups and family programs throughout South Florida.
Depending on the animals and program, presentations may incorporate topics such as habitats, adaptations, animal behavior, conservation and responsible animal care.
Programs can be developed around different ages, group sizes and environments.
For many children, seeing an extraordinary animal from a few feet away can create a connection that a photograph simply can’t.
We can also explore animal experiences for municipal events, festivals, shopping centers, corporate family days, community celebrations and larger public programs.
These events require a different operational approach.
Attendance, crowd flow, barriers, staffing, hand-washing considerations, scheduled presentations, animal-rest periods and weather may all become part of the plan.
For larger audiences, structured encounter periods or multiple animal presentations may create a better experience than continuous interaction.
Tell us the estimated attendance, event duration and audience and we can help develop the appropriate format.
Miami’s climate makes outdoor events possible throughout much of the year.
It also creates conditions that require professional planning.
Heat, humidity, intense sun and sudden thunderstorms can affect animal transportation, surfaces, appearance duration and whether a particular experience is appropriate.
Shade, water, shelter, ground temperature and animal staging may all need to be considered.
South Florida rain is another reality.
A beautiful outdoor event can encounter a tropical downpour with very little notice, making backup locations and weather planning particularly valuable.
During hurricane season, larger weather systems can create additional logistical considerations well before an event begins.
Animal welfare comes first. The responsible animal professional retains final authority regarding environmental conditions, handling, appearance duration, guest interaction and whether an experience can safely proceed.
Exotic Animals Miami is a South Florida-based brand, not a generic national website with a Miami page attached to it.
Our primary service area spans Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
We regularly evaluate events throughout Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, Doral, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Davie, Southwest Ranches, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach and Palm Beach, along with surrounding communities.
Different areas naturally support different types of experiences.
Miami and Miami Beach are especially important for hotels, luxury events, brand activations, international weddings, nightlife and productions.
Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and Pinecrest offer sophisticated venues, clubs and private estates.
Aventura and Sunny Isles Beach add luxury residences, hospitality and international private events.
Fort Lauderdale and Broward County offer waterfront properties, resorts, corporate programs, community events and large private celebrations.
Davie and Southwest Ranches provide larger properties and equestrian environments that can create more flexibility for certain experiences.
Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Palm Beach County add another major luxury market encompassing resorts, country clubs, private estates, weddings and high-end social events.
And when a project extends beyond South Florida, our national brand, ExoticAnimals.Events, allows us to explore professionally managed animal resources throughout Florida and other U.S. markets.
Florida has one of the country’s more developed regulatory systems for captive wildlife.
That makes understanding the animal and activity particularly important.
Florida generally requires authorization for the public exhibition of regulated wildlife, and the appropriate permit depends on the animal category and activity.
Florida’s captive-wildlife framework includes Class I, Class II and Class III wildlife, along with separate rules affecting certain other species and activities.
Many animals people casually describe as “exotic pets” are still regulated when exhibited publicly.
Florida identifies animals including lemurs and zebras within Class III, while other animals and certain primates can be subject to additional requirements.
Animals being transported into Florida from another state can introduce another layer of regulation.
For most non-native captive wildlife entering Florida, appropriate FWC import authorization may be required, while Florida agricultural authorities generally require an Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for imported exotic animals.
Federal requirements can also apply depending on the animal and activity.
That is why we don’t make blanket statements that an animal is simply “legal in Florida.”
The correct question is:
Who is exhibiting the animal, what species is involved, where is it coming from and what will it be doing at the event?
Exotic Animals Miami evaluates requests individually and coordinates with the appropriate animal professionals to determine realistic options for the specific animal, venue, activity and event date.
Regulations can change, so final event-specific requirements should always be confirmed before an experience is finalized.
There are national websites that can search for an animal in Florida.
We built this business here.
South Florida is our home market, and that changes how we approach an event.
We understand the properties.
We understand the planners.
We understand the weather.
We understand the production environment.
And because our background is in professional special-event production, we understand that the animal is only one part of a successful event.
Exotic Animals Miami can help coordinate animal sourcing, proposals, scheduling, venue communication, production logistics, insurance documentation and event planning while qualified animal professionals remain responsible for the animals under their care.
We can work directly with the client or integrate into an existing team of event planners, wedding professionals, destination-management companies, agencies, hotel teams, producers and photographers.
And if the original idea isn’t realistic, our job isn’t simply to say no.
It’s to understand what you’re trying to accomplish and explore another way to create the moment.
That’s the difference between finding an animal and producing an experience.
20+ Years of Professional Event Production.
South Florida Based. National Reach.
One company. One point of contact. One professionally managed experience.
Exotic Animals Miami coordinates professionally managed animal experiences throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Tell us the event date, location, type of event and animals you’re interested in and we’ll explore appropriate options.
Availability varies, but requests may include lemurs, monkeys, camels, zebras, kangaroos, exotic birds, reptiles, specialty hoofstock, elephants and other professionally managed animals. The appropriate options depend on the event, venue, animal availability and applicable requirements.
Potentially. Private homes can be excellent locations for certain interactive animal experiences. Property access, available space, guest count and the requested animals help determine what’s appropriate.
Lemur experiences may be available for appropriate private events, corporate programs, educational experiences and community events. Florida regulates lemurs as Class III wildlife, so professional exhibition should involve appropriately permitted animal professionals.
Certain professionally managed primate experiences may be considered depending on the species, animal professional, event and proposed interaction. Florida regulates primates, and some species have additional experience and facility requirements, so these requests should be evaluated individually.
Camel experiences may be available for weddings, corporate events, private parties, themed celebrations, photography and productions throughout South Florida. Larger-animal experiences require suitable transportation and property access.
Potentially. Zebras may be considered for appropriate events, photo shoots and productions depending on animal availability, venue, transportation and the proposed experience. Florida classifies zebras within its Class III captive-wildlife framework.
Potentially. Hotels and resorts may require operational approval, insurance documentation and coordination involving loading, elevators, flooring, staging and animal access. Providing the exact venue early helps determine what’s realistic.
Yes. We can explore animal experiences for corporate receptions, product launches, experiential campaigns, influencer events, branded photography, hospitality programs and VIP activations.
Yes. We can explore professionally managed animals for commercials, television, film, music videos, fashion shoots, advertising campaigns and branded content. Send us the creative treatment, location, schedule and what the animal needs to do on camera.
Large-animal experiences may be possible for certain weddings depending on availability, transportation, venue approval, environmental conditions, applicable requirements and the proposed experience.
Elephant Baraat and wedding experiences can be explored based on animal availability, transportation, venue, procession route, environmental conditions and applicable requirements. Couples and wedding professionals specifically interested in elephant Baraats can also explore our specialized Royal Baraat experience.
Yes. We serve South Florida throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Davie, Southwest Ranches, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach and Palm Beach.
Yes. Depending on availability, professionally managed animal encounters can be explored for schools, camps, youth organizations and community programs throughout South Florida.
Pricing depends on the animal, event date, location, appearance duration, transportation requirements, experience format and other logistics. Rare or large animals can require substantially more transportation and planning than smaller interactive experiences. Send us the event details and requested animals and we’ll develop appropriate options.
Earlier is better for rare animals, large animals, weddings, corporate activations and professional productions. Smaller local experiences may sometimes be possible with less notice, but availability should never be assumed.
Florida requirements depend on the species, exhibitor, activity, animal origin and event. FWC captive-wildlife permits, import authorization, animal-health documentation, federal requirements and venue or local rules may apply. We therefore evaluate each request individually rather than treating every exotic animal as subject to the same requirements.
Planning a Miami private party, luxury celebration, corporate event, brand activation, wedding, Indian wedding, hotel event, educational program, commercial, music video or photo shoot?
Tell us your event date, South Florida location, estimated guest count, animals you’re interested in and what you’d like your guests or audience to experience.
Don’t know which animal you want yet?
That’s okay too.
Tell us the experience you’re imagining, and we’ll help build it.
