NERD parties & events
Plan a party they'll remember for a lifetime.
From tiny geckos to enormous pythons, giant dragons and 100-year-old turtles, our animals make your birthday party, meeting or event unforgettable — presented in a safe, fun and informative way.
NERD offers several options for parties and educational shows, from hands-on animal adventures in your home to parties in our Cave. Our shows promote awareness and respect for all living things, and feature a diverse collection of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and much more.
Audience participation is always welcome and encouraged.
Please note: bookings fill up quickly and we can't take short-notice requests for parties and tours. Tours book a minimum of 10 days in advance.
The Cave
Fun, exciting and educational — events at The Cave
Host your next birthday party, gathering or event in The Cave, our function room — naturalistic rockwork, a waterfall and turtle pond, and exotic animals from our facility.
Ever held a pink and purple python?
At The Cave you'll get up close with — and even hold — a few of our exotics. Guests of all ages come face to face with rare animals.
The best of the animal kingdom
Our breeding facility is home to a vast collection, so Cave parties reach a wider variety of remarkable creatures than can travel off-site. The rarest gems of the collection are the highlight of any Cave party.
Standard Cave parties include an interactive animal presentation of about an hour; the rest of the time is yours in The Cave. The Cave comfortably holds up to 25 guests.
Cost & reservations
Parties and shows
Cave party
At NERD — in The Cave
- $450 for 1.5 hours (includes a 45-minute presentation)
- Up to 25 people per party
- $100 per additional hour of presentation
* $50 convenience fee for less than 2 weeks' scheduling notice
In-home show
We bring the animals to you
- First hour: $375
- Max 20 people indoors, 30 people outdoors
- Additional hours: $100/hr
- $2.00 mileage fee beyond a 10-mile radius of NERD
Educational group show
Schools, scouts, churches, classrooms, universities
- Up to 50 people: $475 first hour
- 50+ people: $600 first hour
- Additional hours: $150/hr
- $2.00 mileage fee beyond 10 miles
* $50 convenience fee for less than 30 days' scheduling notice
NERD brings the jungle to you
See our animals in your living room or back yard. In-home shows are designed for up to 25 guests; for a larger group, contact us so we can keep the presentation interactive.
Educational group shows
Fun, interactive shows for schools, scout groups, churches, classrooms and universities. Shows accommodate groups of 30–40 and larger; we bring along 10–15 animals.
As seen with
Our famous exotics have made many appearances
Steve “The Crocodile Hunter” Irwin, Bindi “The Jungle Girl” Irwin & Terri Irwin, Jeff Corwin, Conan O’Brien, Tony Danza, Kathie Lee Gifford, Fox & Friends, The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet, Animal Planet, Six Flags New England, New England Aquarium (Boston), Lowell Spinners, NH Fisher Cats, and various print, TV and online media appearances and presentations.
Policies
Payment, cancellation and rescheduling
- Full payment must be made in advance to reserve a time slot for all bookings.
- All cancellations are subject to a 25% fee.
- Rescheduling within 10 days of your booking adds a 25% fee (barring acts of God).
- 15% off NERD merch on the day of your tour or program.
Book a party
What's included, and how to book
Cave parties happen at NERD; in-home shows come to you. Planning for a school, library, scout troop or camp? See educational shows.
At NERD — in The Cave
Cave party
$450
What's included
- An interactive animal presentation with NERD staff
- Hands-on time — guests can hold a few of our animals
- Free time in The Cave: rockwork, waterfall and turtle pond
- Up to 25 guests
Good to know
- $100 per additional hour of presentation
- $50 convenience fee for less than 2 weeks' scheduling notice
We bring the animals to you
In-home show
$375 first hour
What's included
- A hands-on animal presentation in your living room or back yard
- Up to 20 guests indoors, 30 outdoors
- Audience participation welcome and encouraged
Good to know
- Additional hours $100/hr
- $2.00 mileage fee beyond a 10-mile radius of NERD
- Larger group? Call us so we can keep it interactive
Request a date
Online booking is on the way. Until then, every tour, party and show books by phone — the form below shows what we'll ask, so you can have it ready when you call.
Book by phone today
(603) 382-3338
Tuesday–Sunday during store hours. Have your preferred dates, group size and the ages of your guests handy.
- · Full payment in advance reserves your time slot.
- · All cancellations are subject to a 25% fee.
- · Rescheduling within 10 days of your booking adds a 25% fee (barring acts of God).
- · Bookings fill quickly — we can't take short-notice requests.
Call (603) 382-2772 to book today.