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Curious Critters by casai
📍 87th ave se and, Marie St SE, Olympia, WA 98501🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–9 PM |
About Curious Critters by casai
Curious Critters by casai is a zoo in Olympia, WA. Curious Critters operates as a mobile traveling zoo that brings animals directly to various locations including homes, schools, and events rather than maintaining a fixed facility. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 26 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Traveling Zoo
- Format
- Mobile educational programs visiting Puget Sound area locations
- Best For
- Birthday parties, schools, and group events
- Experience
- Hands-on animal interaction with touching allowed
- Service Area
- Greater Seattle/Puget Sound region including Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia
💡 Did You Know?
- Curious Critters operates as a mobile traveling zoo that brings animals directly to various locations including homes, schools, and events rather than maintaining a fixed facility
- The attraction features presentations with one animal at a time to ensure safety and allow for intimate interaction, with most animals available for hands-on touching by participants
- The collection includes exotic animals such as Four-toed Hedgehogs, Juliana Pigs, Japanese Quail, tortoises, and goats, with animals described in reviews as being obviously well-loved and well-cared for
- The venue has achieved a 4.8-star rating from 26 reviews with particularly strong mentions of knowledgeable staff (6 mentions), birthday party entertainment (6 mentions), and safe animal handling practices (2 mentions)
💬 What Visitors Say
- Book Curious Critters for birthday parties or group events - reviewers consistently praise it as a unique, memorable alternative to typical venues. The traveling zoo format means the experience comes to your location, and at ~$600 for a full presentation, it's comparable in price to other entertainment options while creating 'once in a lifetime' memories.
- The presenter brings animals one at a time into the room for intimate interaction and safety. This hands-on approach allows children to touch and learn about each animal respectfully, creating a personalized educational experience that reviewers highlighted as both fun and informative.
- Expect animals to interact naturally during presentations - reviewers mention animals may poop indoors or climb on guests as part of the authentic experience. The presenter is thorough about setup and cleanup, so this is normal and well-managed, not a concern.
- Casai is willing to travel significant distances for bookings and accommodates custom animal selections beyond the standard lineup. If you have specific animals you want featured or are in a remote location, the easy booking process makes it worth inquiring.
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