Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pony Rides & Petting Zoo Service in Bethany, OK
Pony Party Express has been dedicated to creating joyful experiences through animal interactions since 2004. Our mission began as a way to share our rescued animals with the community while teaching our children the value of hard work and compassion. Every event we participate in directly supports the care and rescue of animals, with all proceeds reinvested into their well-being. Our team prioritizes safety above all else, maintaining full insurance coverage and rigorous protocols to protect both guests and animals. The animals themselves, many of whom have found permanent homes with us, thrive on human interaction and demonstrate their affection daily. We specialize in transforming celebrations into unforgettable memories through pony rides, petting zoos, and unique experiences like paint-a-pony sessions.Our commitment extends beyond events, as we actively seek opportunities to educate the public about animal welfare and responsible care practices. The business continues to grow while staying true to its founding principles of community service, animal rescue, and family values. Our reputation for reliability and exceptional service has been built through thousands of successful events across Oklahoma. We remain grateful for the opportunity to combine our passion for animals with the joy of creating special moments for families.
Services
Pony Rides
Petting Zoo
Paint-a-Pony
Animal Rescue Donations
Event Rentals
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have operated since 2004 with thousands of successful events.
- All proceeds directly support rescued animals' care and feeding.
- Our animals receive daily handling and specialized attention.
- We maintain full insurance coverage for guest and animal safety.
- Our team prioritizes safety protocols at every event.
Services
Pony Rides
Our pony rides provide children with magical experiences at birthday parties and special events. Each session includes safety briefings and weight restrictions (up to 85 lbs). Our trained ponies like Mr. Pickles and Little Britches create lasting memories while ensuring rider and animal safety through our established protocols.
Petting Zoo
Interactive petting zoo experiences bring our rescued animals directly to your event. Guests meet friendly goats, bunnies, and miniature horses like Coco, Poco, and Isabella. All animals receive daily care and socialization, making them exceptionally comfortable with human interaction while maintaining strict health and safety standards.
Paint-a-Pony
The paint-a-pony experience combines animal therapy with creative expression. Children use washable paints on ponies like Cupcake who enjoy the attention. This service includes cleanup materials and safety supervision, creating a unique blend of artistic exploration and animal interaction that captivates young guests.
Animal Rescue Donations
While not a nonprofit, we channel all proceeds toward rescuing and caring for animals. Donations help cover feed costs, veterinary care, and facility maintenance. Our rescue efforts focus on animals needing second chances, with current residents including Frosty the pony and Anabelle the bunny who thrive in our permanent care program.
Event Rentals
Customizable event packages combine multiple animal experiences for complete celebrations. Options include unicorn transformations with Mr. Pickles, petting zoo setups, and pony painting sessions. Our team coordinates logistics and provides safety equipment while ensuring proper animal rest periods throughout each event.
Questions
What animal experiences do you offer?
We provide pony rides, petting zoos, paint-a-pony sessions, and special animal encounters with rescued animals like goats, bunnies, and miniature horses.
How do you ensure safety during events?
Our team maintains strict safety protocols including weight limits, animal rest periods, and staff supervision. We carry full insurance coverage for all activities.
What happens to your proceeds?
All earnings directly support animal rescue efforts, daily care expenses, and operational costs like feed, veterinary care, and facility maintenance.
Do you serve areas outside Bethany?
While based in Bethany, OK, we travel to surrounding areas for events. Please contact us for specific location details and availability.
How are the animals cared for?
Our rescued animals receive daily handling, premium feed, and veterinary care. They live in spacious enclosures and participate in regular health checkups to ensure their comfort and well-being.
Reviews (6)
Andrew Casey
Dec 05, 2021
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Okay, I hired them for my daughter's birthday. I didn't know what to expect. I asked for pony party and petting zoo with one pony as a unicorn. First, it was great for the kids. My daughter was so happy the whole time. Second, The workers were amazing to the people. They treated everyone in a very friendly and helpful matter. Third, the animals all seem well taken care of. It made our unicorn birthday party absolutely amazing. Highly recommend.
Ayanna Strickland
Oct 16, 2021
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I booked with Pony Part Express last minute and the ladies were able to work something out for me. They were also able to accommodate a last minute time change for the party due to weather. Great communication as well. Little Britches was awesome and the kids loved him. He was good and patient with the kids and is so adorable. I would recommend Pony Party Express and will definitely use them again in the future .
Carla Blackshaw
Aug 23, 2021
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We had Daisy the pony come to our 3 year olds birthday party. Teresa the pony's handler was so kind and great with my granddaughter! Also very knowledgeable about horses! It was worth every penny to see the look in her face when the pony came into back yard. The owner Paula was very quick to respond to my questions and very helpful. Just a great experience and I would highly recommend. I would definitely use this business again!
Melissa Strange
Jun 15, 2021
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I just wanted to thank everyone at Pony Party express, for making a 1st birthday memorable for everyone. I appreciate how quickly my questions were answered and coming out short notice and being so accommodating! The young ladies that came to visit, with all our new furry friends, were so wonderful and made sure any little one ot big one that wanted to love on the animals was able too. Thank you so much for making Willow's 1st Birthday such a hit, for everyone big and small :
Christopher Shea
Apr 24, 2021
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The ladies were super professional, were super friendly, and went above and beyond for my child's birthday party! I will definitely take my children back!
Tasha Gammon
Feb 25, 2019
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Didn't deliver what was agreed on (white unicorn), instead got a brown pony and I provided the small CHILD intended unicorn headband. She called an hour before the party asking if it was a "big deal" that they forgot their unicorn stuff in another trailer. I thought it wouldn't be that big of a deal since I was expecting a white pony, then they bring a brown one. The next day I emailed her to ask about some sort of reimbursement since I didn't get what was agreed on.
I had to go round and round with her and she reluctantly gave a $25 refund. I originally paid $200 (which was all paid prior to the party). I waited until the next day to email her, because it wouldn't have done any good during the party and I had other things to do, like run my child's party. She was then passive aggressive stating she "feels bad for her sweet pony". Make no mistake, this has EVERYTHING to do with her service and nothing to do with the pony.
I had to go round and round with her and she reluctantly gave a $25 refund. I originally paid $200 (which was all paid prior to the party). I waited until the next day to email her, because it wouldn't have done any good during the party and I had other things to do, like run my child's party. She was then passive aggressive stating she "feels bad for her sweet pony". Make no mistake, this has EVERYTHING to do with her service and nothing to do with the pony.
