Educational shows
Bring the animals to your school, library or troop.
NERD's educational shows bring 10–15 live animals to your group, including reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Every show is safe, fun and informative.
Public education is one of NERD's main goals. Protecting habitats and species matters to us, and we bring interactive shows to schools, scout groups, churches, classrooms and universities in our area.
Up-close encounters change how people see the natural world. Our shows let kids and grown-ups meet animals they might never see in person, and learn why they deserve our respect.
Audience participation is always welcome and encouraged.
At a glance
- Animals
- 10–15 per show
- Group size
- Built for 30–40; larger groups welcome
- Length
- 1 hour, more available
- Where
- Your site. We travel.
- Notice
- 30+ days avoids the $50 short-notice fee
Who we visit
Shows for every kind of group
Schools & classrooms
Assemblies or single classrooms, from grade school to college.
Libraries
Reading programs, summer series and family nights.
Scout groups
A hands-on meeting your troop will talk about for weeks.
Camps
A summer-camp highlight that comes to your site.
Earth Week
Habitats, conservation and respect for living things. A natural fit.
Churches & community groups
Fairs, family days and group events.
Bigger audience? Tell us ahead of time so we can plan the show to stay interactive. Want your group to visit us instead? See private NERD tours or a party in The Cave.
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.
Book a show
What's included, and how to book
Educational group shows are priced by audience size. For a smaller group at home, the in-home show fits better.
Schools, libraries, scouts, camps and more
Educational group show
$475 up to 50 people · $600 for 50+
What's included
- An interactive educational show by NERD
- 10–15 animals: reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and more
- Built for groups of 30–40, and larger groups too
- Awareness and respect for animals and their habitats
Good to know
- Additional hours $150/hr
- $2.00 mileage fee beyond 10 miles
- $50 convenience fee for less than 30 days' 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? Tell us in your request so we can keep it interactive
Request a date
Send us your dates and group size. We'll call you to confirm the booking and take payment. Your date is reserved once it's paid in full.
Good to know
Include your preferred dates, group size and the ages of your guests, and we'll get back to you.
- · 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.
Booking a school or library show? Reach out at least 30 days ahead.