Business Details
Professional Petting Zoos & Pony Rides in Texas
Ponies & Pals has been serving the North Texas area for over 12 years, providing professional animal entertainment for festivals, fairs, and events. Our USDA-licensed operations prioritize safety, cleanliness, and animal welfare, with staff trained in risk management and compliance. We specialize in customizable petting zoos featuring miniature farm animals and pony carousels accommodating 4 - 6 ponies, all designed to meet specific event needs. Our animals are raised on-site and handled regularly to ensure gentle, social behavior for child-friendly interactions. We maintain partnerships with clients like the Taste of Dallas and McKinney Main Street events, offering flexible payment structures and sponsorship assistance.Our USDA Class C exhibitor license guarantees adherence to strict health, shelter, and nutritional standards. We collaborate with Dr. Lynn Stucky for regular veterinary inspections and hold a Texas Animal Health Commission Premise ID (00LPF4S). Our team wears identifiable staff shirts and name badges at all events, ensuring professional oversight. We prioritize client satisfaction by tailoring services to budgetary and spatial requirements while maintaining safety protocols for both animals and participants. References are available upon request from our extensive client list.
Services
Petting Zoos
Pony Rides
Pony Carousels
Animal Entertainment
Event Rentals
Highlights and features
- We are USDA-licensed under the Animal Welfare Act with strict compliance protocols
- 12 years of experience serving North Texas and multi-day out-of-state events
- All animals raised on-site and handled from birth for predictable behavior
- Customizable setups for petting zoos and pony carousels to match event needs
- Flexible payment options including guaranteed minimums and sponsorship assistance
Associations and certifications
- USDA Class C Exhibitor
Services
Petting Zoos
Interactive miniature farm animal exhibits tailored to event space and attendance. Features USDA-certified, hand-raised animals ensuring safe child interactions. Includes regular veterinary inspections and professional staff oversight for compliance.
Pony Rides
Customizable pony carousel setups with 46 ponies for festivals and fairs. Available as single or multiple carousels per event. All ponies are USDA-licensed, regularly inspected, and trained for predictable behavior with children.
Event Rentals
Full-service animal entertainment rentals for private and public events. Includes site assessment for grass/concrete surfaces, attendance projections, and logistical planning. Offers 'pay for play' options and sponsorship coordination.
Animal Entertainment
Professional livestock-based entertainment with risk-managed safety protocols. Features trained staff in compliance shirts, daily health checks, and USDA-mandated shelter standards. Available for indoor or outdoor setups.
Pony Carousels
Rotating pony ride systems scalable to event size. Configurable as 4, 5, or 6-pony units with multiple units available per location. Includes safety barriers and staff-monitored operation for child safety.
Questions
What animal entertainment options do you offer?
We provide petting zoos with miniature farm animals and pony carousels with 4–6 ponies, both available for indoor or outdoor events.
Are your animals USDA certified?
Yes, we're licensed by the USDA under the Animal Welfare Act as a Class C exhibitor, ensuring strict health and safety standards.
How do you handle event safety?
All staff wear identification shirts, follow risk management plans, and monitor animal/child interactions. Unruly participants are removed from exhibits.
Can you accommodate large events?
We offer multiple pony carousels and scalable petting zoos, with experience at major festivals like the Taste of Dallas and Red River Valley Fair.
Do you travel outside Texas?
Yes, we provide services for multi-day events outside North Texas with advance planning for animal health certifications and logistics.
What payment arrangements are available?
We offer flexible options including guaranteed minimums, 'pay for play' structures, and sponsorship assistance to meet event budget requirements.
