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Adults and kids are raving about Calgary Reptile Parties! Here is just a sample of some of the feedback we have received!

Birthday Party Testimonials

I just had to write to you & tell you how much our entire family & Mack's friends enjoyed his reptile party today! Lyra was awesome with the kids & VERY knowledgeable regarding all the animals that she brought with her. The kids had many questions & she answered every question in a way that the kids could understand. I cannot express how impressed we were with Lyra's presentation & she made Mack feel quite special on his special day. In comparison to prices for other birthday events, this one wins hands down! I will pass along the praise of "reptile parties" to all my friends. Thanks for making Mack's party memorable – Dale, Lisa & Mack Perrin.

Jason thank you sooooooo much!!!! You did a phenomenal job and I think the kids loved it, almost as much as the adults! You have incredible patience and a wicked sense of humor that definitely meshed with the crowd!!!!! I will and already recommended you to a number of people and will give your card to the school I'm at. A million thank you's!!!!! I want another party tomorrow! - Beth Keeler

I just wanted to take a moment to say Thank you for last evening. The boys talked about it all night! and did not even mind the "rules". It was fun for all and a great way to keep that many 11 year old boys engaged and quiet for hour and a half. I will happily recommend your services to other families. I personally enjoyed how you made the commitment aspect of owning an animal so very clear. - Nancy Goemans

Thank you so much for bring all the wonderful crawlies to my son's birthday party. The kid's loved it and found it as exciting as I did! Not only was it a great experience for them but also an awesome presentation proving to them just how responsibility with animals work! I am such an advocate for proper pet care, especially with tricky reptiles and such and there are too too many parents who do not see the severe commitment they have to make when buying their kids a reptilian pet. Now I feel certain that with the education you provided to the kids, they will be the ones convincing their parents NOT to get a reptile as a pet without proper knowledge. That aside, you're the perfect kind of person, with the right attitude to provide this kind of presentation to children! My husband and I really appreciated all your effort into making this a great experience and a safe one as well! Best of luck in the future and continue what you are doing, the experience was so worth it! - Genn Wallace

We got the Bday package in the mail the other day and Tyson just loves his Tshirt! He has insisted on wearing it to school for the last 2 days! The party was a hit and it was awesome how you kept all the kids quiet and captivated at the same time! I am recommending you to anyone who is looking for birthday entertainment. Great job and thank you so much for coming on such short notice it was greatly appreciated! - Roanna and Tyson

The party was a great success. My daughter and her friends absolutely loved all the reptiles. The fact that they were learning and also touching and holding the reptiles was a huge bonus. I have had quite a few of the parents inform me that their child cannot stop talking about the party and being able to see all the reptiles. The pictures were also a big hit. Thank you and your staff for making Kendyl's 6th birthday party a very memorable one. - Margie Shelestynsky

"Calgary Reptile Parties came to the Town of Grande Cache for our annual Canada Day Festivities. They did one show on the evening of June 30, 2009, and 2 more on July 1, 2009 along with their petting/viewing zoo. It was a very popular event seeing as something of that kind has never been in our town. Jason was very knowledgeable in presenting the facts about all the different reptiles. He was friendly toward all town’s people, and allowed everyone a chance to view the animals and gave plenty of chances for everyone to hold the animals and take a picture with them if they would like. They had a lot of energy which grasped everyone’s attention during their shows. They had approximately fifteen hundred people throughout the day pass through their “viewing/petting zoo” area. People loved it. Thanks so much guys! We look forward to seeing you back in Grande Cache in the near future!" - Karla Dudok, Youth Coordinator for the Town of Grande Cache

"The party was great. The kids and adults loved it. Amanda was so nice and very knowledgeable. The kids were actually quiet for her. She did a great job. Thank you so much. My kids can't wait until one of their friends has a reptile party to be able to see all of the reptiles again. The toys were a big hit as well. My kids are playing with the wooden snakes as I type this. Thank you for supplying the toys. It made the goody bags complete. I will definitely recommend you and your company to all of our friends. Thank you so much for a great and different type of birthday party." - Liz Scott

"Just wanted to let you know my son's party was a blast. Lyra did a great job and answer ALL the kids questions. ( trust me there were lots). So thanks again for helping with our successful day." - Debbie

"I would highly recommend Calgary Reptile Parties to all parents and Children's Group Leaders as an amazing, informative and fun way to spend a few hours. Our children were in awe and learnt so much during my son's birthday party. Jason Clevett speaks in a gentle but knowledgeable tone that encourages learning yet warns the children not to take the reptiles lightly. He also, thankfully, tells the children the downside of having such animals as pets -- due to their longevity, and maintenance. We had a great time, lots of very excited and inquisitive children, and thankfully were not begged for reptiles when the party was over. A number of the kids want to have this party for themselves, of course! It was well worth it!" - Michelle Gruendel, Mother of 2 Boys, 7 and 9, Beaver Scout Leader

"Thank you so much for bringing the reptiles to Kris' party! He had such a blast and to see the expressions on the other kid's faces was quite comical. Children who were leery of reptiles were encouraged, but not pushed, to pet the creature and most gained the courage to do so. You brought a side of nature that most kids are not able to interact with, right into my home. You answered questions at the kids level with such knowledge. It was obvious that you have a passion for the reptiles and to educate the public. I really admire how you respectfully informed the kids how to act when the reptiles were here. I also really appreciate how reasonable the party was priced. When I started looking for a reptile party I was fearing the cost. I was exceptional pleased that my fear was not realized. The t-shirt with my son holding the reptile from the VIP package was a great keepsake of the party. I encourage any person who is thinking of having a party to do it! At the very least look at his website (www.calgaryreptileparties.com ) and see how economically they are priced." - Tina

Awesome party! The kids all loved it!!! - Mike

"My daughter just turned 9 and was delighted that we arranged a reptile party for her birthday. It was the best birthday party we have ever had. All children and adults present found the show fascinating. The show was a marvelous mixture of learning and fun." - Ron

Sorry I was not able to be there on Saturday for your presentation. I have heard from the kids that they loved the animals you brought over for them to see. Thank you for everything! – Nora

"The best thing we have ever done for a birthday." – David

"I had, Jason, with Calgary Reptile Parties, provide the entertainment for my daughter's 7th birthday party and he was amazing. His knowledge of each of his reptiles was extensive and his patience with a room full of kids ranging from 2 years to 7 years was admirable! Each of the kids walked away with loads to talk about and each had learned something new about their favorite (and not so favorite!) reptile. I have recommended Calgary Reptile Parties to everyone I know and I will definitely be calling Jason again for my other children's parties!" - Kristin

"Reptile Parties came to my house and did a presentation for my son’s 5th birthday party. He and his friends just loved it! There were a variety of different critters, and the kids got to interact with and learn so much about each one. I was so impressed with Jason’s level of professionalism and knowledge that I had him come and do two separate presentations for my Beaver Scout Troop. Jason was able to keep a room full of 5-7 year old boy’s attention for an hour-long presentation, which is not an easy task!! I would recommend Reptile Parties to anyone that is looking for a unique, educational, hands-on experience with these animals. A++++" - Sarah

I just wanted to say thank you again for such a great presentation of all the animals. One of the great things about your (presentation) was you were not a "clock watcher" and you were very good with the kids. You were patient, and focused on the educational value of learning about all these fabulous creatures. All the kids were talking about them afterwards. I was glad they loved it and learned so much. I appreciate you coming out to my son's Birthday Party. He LOVED it. When he is ready and mature enough we will contact you for advice before purchasing anything!! – Carmen

Educational & Event Testimonials

Jason and the Calgary Reptile Parties team provided the live animals component to the 2010 Darwin exhibition, hosted in Calgary by TELUS World of Science. Jason and his team were a joy to work with, and helped us provide a fantastic and interactive experience for our visitors. Finnegan the Green Iguana was the highlight of the exhibition, and the additional workshops Jason provided for our Open Minds School program, special events, and public programs have been enjoyed by many of our visitors with feedback always being extremely positive. Jason and the entire Calgary Reptile Parties team have a wonderful approach to engaging people of all ages with unique and interesting reptiles, inverts and amphibians – they make what some people find scary a fun, interactive learning experience and have been a great fit with our organization! - Erin McDonald, BA (Hons), MA. Manager, Programs. TELUS World of Science - Calgary

On behalf of Cam Harris from 88.9 Shine FM and Ellen Percival from Calgary’s Child Magazine, I would like to thank you very much for participating in our 1st Annual Winter Wonderland at Cardel Place. The families that attended had a wonderful day of making memories and we are delighted with the response. We really appreciate the energy and enthusiasm that your group brought to the event. One of my best memories of the day was watching a pair of little blonde boys talking to their mom about how awesome the picture of them with the giant snake was. We enjoyed meeting everyone and hope to see you all again at upcoming events throughout the year. - Cathy Bontje - Event Coordinator Winter Wonderland

Reptile Parties hosted by Jason Clevett was recommended to me by a parent at Crossroads Community Preschool.  He was everything that the parents and children expected and more!  The reptiles that Jason and Amanda brought were unique, fascinating and sparked the interest of the 3 and 4-year-old groups.  I was amazed at how many reptiles the children could touch and how responsive the children were.  The information Jason and Amanda presented was wonderful and just the right amount for the young children.  Jason understood the age group very well and acted appropriately to facilitate a great presentation.  It is quite obvious that he is passionate about reptiles by his knowledge and care for them.  I would highly recommend his parties for all age groups and I hope to have him back to the preschool next year! -   Jennifer Hohenstein - Teacher at Crossroads Community Preschool

"During our "Creepy Crawlers" month at Green Door Nursery School, we had Jason and his team from Calgary Reptile Parties come in to do a short presentation to our students. The staff were very informative, very professional, and amazing with the children, whose ages ranged from 3 years to 5 years old. Every child spoke excitedly about the reptiles for weeks afterward! We would definitely recommend Calgary Reptile Parties, and we look forward to working with them again." - Tracy Young - Green Door Preschool

If you want to bring in real life experiences to your class and don’t know how....this is an excellent, engaging resource to use. Jason customized the presentation in accordance to what we were learning about (which happened to be the Rainforest). He brought in a variety of Rainforest amphibians and reptiles for the children to see. They were able to touch the baby Tortoise, the baby Turtle, the Iguana, and the large Boa Constrictor. Jason gave background information on each and allowed time for questions at the end of each reptile/amphibian. He was very knowledgeable and prepared for our presentation and was able to present it at a Grade One level. I would highly recommend this resource to any teacher in the CBE. - Candice Rauser - Grade 1 Teacher Penbrooke Meadows Elementary

Jason and Chantal’s presentation captivated the attention of our students. Their knowledge and love for their pets was overwhelming. They spoke to our students at their level, and in a very respectful manner. The presentation allowed time for our students to view 23 animals and to pet 2 of them. I was very impressed with this presentation, and would highly recommend that any classroom teacher that is facilitating learning in this area, contact Jason and book an appointment with him." - Lori Lloyd – teacher, Good Shepherd School

The children and I really enjoyed your presentation. I am sure there will be lots to talk about tomorrow at school. I like the selection of animals you brought, the facts you shared and the vocabulary you chose to use with this age group. Your manner with this age group was very patient and very appropriate. Not everyone is able to be successful with this age group. Thanks again I hope you enjoyed coming to our class. - Carolyn - Calgary Preschool Teacher

"With a room full of 18, 5-7year old fidgety girls, Jason had all our Girl Guides enamored with his natural ability to entertain children. I highly,highly recommend this event for all groups and parties it would not be an event your children would soon forget. Even my parents were excited to see their girls so taken with this program. I have passed Jason's card to all our fellow guiders and look forward to having a reason to use him again. Thanks again to Jason and all his Lizards" - Christine And 120th Sparks

“Calgary Reptile Parties provided a presentation for our Beaver Scout Troop last night. The kids all had a blast, they all got to pet the animals and really got a kick out of holding them for their pictures. His patience with a room full of 5 to 7 year old boys was great. I am confident that the kids actually learned some things. Jason is a wealth of reptile knowledge and it was obvious that he enjoyed sharing that with all of us. I would not hesitate to recommended Calgary Reptile Parties to others and have already done so.” - Rod – First Chestermere Beavers

I run a boys and girls club in High River and when I told the kids that we were going to have a reptile party they were thrilled...especially the boys. They couldn't wait for Jason to come. Jason did not disappoint. He brought out 14 of his reptiles varying from snakes to scorpions to lizards. The kids were amazed as he presented each animal. The girls were even fascinated! Jason held the attention of the kids as well as had the wisdom in how to allow the kids to handle the safer reptiles. Jason was very knowledgeable about each reptile and his main message was not lost on the children - research your pet before you dive in! I would recommend Jason for any group. His presentation is fascinating and educational...and only a little bit creepy!!! –Twyla

“Thanks so much for a great reptile show at our Beaver meeting! The children were clearly fascinated and really enjoyed the reptiles. I would definitely recommend Calgary Reptile Parties to anyone with young children! You explained things in a manner kids can understand and your patience and professionalism is outstanding!” – Lori - Dover 149 Beaver Leader

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