Business Details
37 Years
experience
Interactive Parrot Shows for Events in San Jose
Since 1989, Happy Birds has delivered high-quality, interactive parrot entertainment to audiences across the San Jose Bay Area and beyond. Founded by Ed and Julie Cardoza, our performances combine education, humor, and unforgettable animal interactions, featuring over 25 tricks by parrots that talk, sing, and perform. With decades of experience, we prioritize punctuality, professionalism, and animal welfare, ensuring every eventwhether a birthday party, school assembly, or corporate functionexceeds expectations.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our refined shows, which have been featured on national television and in the Guinness Book of World Records. We emphasize transparency, customer satisfaction, and ethical care for our birds, fostering trust and repeat business from families, educators, and organizations.
Services
Birthday Parties
School Assemblies
Corporate Events
Virtual Programs
Educational Presentations
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of interactive parrot entertainment experience.
- Our shows feature award-winning, TV-featured parrot performances.
- We prioritize ethical care and training for all our birds.
- Our team provides personalized attention for birthday children.
- We accommodate virtual and in-person events for diverse audiences.
What people say
Interactive and fun
Professional and courteous
Memorable experience
Exceptional audience engagement
Educational and entertaining
Services
Birthday Parties
Happy Birds delivers unforgettable birthday experiences with interactive parrot shows. Our 45-minute program includes six parrots performing 25+ tricks, audience participation, and photo opportunities. Tailored for up to 50 guests, the show features talking and singing parrots, ensuring children and adults enjoy a memorable celebration. Additional fees may apply for specific venues.
School Assemblies
Our school programs combine entertainment with parrot education for students in classrooms or assemblies. Featuring six parrots performing tricks, facts about habitats, diets, and conservation, the 30-45 minute shows align with curricula. Virtual options are available, offering engaging, hands-on learning experiences for preschools to high schools.
Corporate Events
Happy Birds enhances corporate events with unique parrot performances for employee appreciation, picnics, or holiday parties. Our flexible shows adapt to indoor or outdoor venues, featuring interactive tricks, audience participation, and photo sessions. Clients like Google and Hewlett Packard have relied on our team to create lively, memorable experiences for employees and families.
Virtual Programs
Virtual parrot shows bring Happy Birds' entertainment to remote audiences. Designed for schools or corporate teams, these interactive sessions include live performances, Q&A segments, and educational content. Ideal for virtual classrooms or company-wide gatherings, the shows maintain the same energy and engagement as in-person events.
Educational Presentations
Our educational programs teach audiences about parrot behavior, habitats, and conservation. Through live demonstrations, participants learn about species diversity, diet, and the importance of ethical pet ownership. Shows include hands-on opportunities to hold parrots, fostering a deeper understanding of these intelligent birds while promoting animal welfare.
People
Ed Cardoza
Performer
Ed Cardoza co-founded Happy Birds in 1989, bringing decades of parrot training expertise. He specializes in creating structured, engaging performances that highlight the birds' natural behaviors while ensuring their well-being.
Julie Cardoza
Performer
Julie Cardoza has performed with Happy Birds since 1989, focusing on audience interaction and educational content. Her dedication to parrot care and public engagement has made the shows both entertaining and informative for diverse audiences.
Questions
What types of events do Happy Birds perform at?
We perform at birthdays, school assemblies, corporate events, and virtual gatherings. Our shows adapt to indoor or outdoor venues for audiences of all sizes.
How long is a typical parrot show?
Birthday packages last 45 minutes, school programs 30-45 minutes, and corporate events vary. Additional time is allocated for photos and audience interaction.
Are there additional fees for specific locations?
Parties at community halls, restaurants, or outside our service area may incur a $25 fee. Contact us for details on your location.
What safety measures are in place during shows?
Our trained parrots are handled with care, and interactions are supervised. Birds are never forced to perform, ensuring their comfort and audience safety.
Do you offer virtual parrot shows?
Yes! Virtual programs provide live, interactive entertainment for remote audiences, combining educational content and parrot performances via video conferencing.
Reviews (6)
Sai Ji Enterprices Murad Shaa
Apr 16, 2022
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Very bad service his not picking the calls location are fake not good staff Madam komal they have no sense how to speak
K. W.
Mar 29, 2022
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Super entertaining, and delightful. Julie's a fantastic performer, great at improv, funny, positive and obviously cares so much for those birds. My kids and I saw them twice at the library, and both times were highly entertaining and high quality performance. My son even said "I learnt something from the show!" referring to how birds talk in their throats. Wonderful performance, highly recommend.
Esther M.
Mar 21, 2022
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Easily the best party entertainment I've seen. The kids' beaming faces said it all. The adults' faces were beaming, too! I saw them today at my friend's kid's birthday party (her second time hiring them) and was so impressed with how much entertainment was packed into the time. I also loved that there was an educational opportunity to teach kids about respecting and taking care of the birds. When I asked my son about his favorite part of the party today he quickly said, "The birds!" Thank you Happy Birds for a wonderful time!
Amy Y.
Sep 21, 2021
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Would highly recommend Happy Birds to any parents out there! Communicating with Julie was such a breeze and they came on time as promised. The kids and adults were happy and couldn't stop talking about the performance of the birds. Julie did an excellent job keeping the kids engaged and entertained as well! Everyone had a wonderful time thanks to Julie, Ed and the truly happy birds! Thank you!
Kavitha S.
Sep 06, 2021
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The crew came out for my son's 5th birthday in the park. They were very responsive, kind and very easy to plan and book the event. They brought six beautiful birds as shown in the pictures and did a fantastic job entertaining both kids and adults alike! The kids were thrilled and laughing throughout and both kids and adults had plenty of time to hold the birds and enjoy taking pictures. All the birds did great with their tricks and their kisses were adorable. One of them sang rhymes even. I would highly encourage parents looking for a fun party event for small kids to go with this team.
Shwetha P.
Jul 11, 2021
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Julie and Ed are awesome! They are so good at communicating every detail and putting your mind at ease if you are worried about anything. And what a show it was! Kids (and parents) LOVED it. every guest said it was the most fun birthday party they have been to.
