Hunt's Exotics Foundation

Upcoming Public Events

Join us for hands-on animal education, zoo school camps, and community events. Spots are limited — register early to secure your place.

October 2026
Thursday, October 1

Animal Ambassador Academy

Happy Hippie Customs · Eustis, FL

Thursday, October 1, 2026
Ages 6–12: 11:00 AM · Ages 13–17: 12:30 PM
Happy Hippie Customs
11 North Grove Street, Eustis, FL 32726

Hands-on animal education with Hunt's Exotics Foundation. Two age-group sessions — register for the one that fits your child.

Ages 6–12 at 11:00 AM · Ages 13–17 at 12:30 PM
Saturday, October 3

Tails & Scales Pumpkin Painting

Happy Hippie Customs · Eustis, FL

Saturday, October 3, 2026
4:00 PM
Happy Hippie Customs
11 North Grove Street, Eustis, FL 32726

Pumpkins, paint, and animal ambassadors. Each ticket includes one pumpkin, decorating supplies, and animal encounters with Hunt's Exotics Foundation.

$20 per person
All ages welcome.
Thursday, October 8

Animal Ambassador Academy

Happy Hippie Customs · Eustis, FL

Thursday, October 8, 2026
Ages 6–12: 11:00 AM · Ages 13–17: 12:30 PM
Happy Hippie Customs
11 North Grove Street, Eustis, FL 32726

Hands-on animal education with Hunt's Exotics Foundation. Two age-group sessions — register for the one that fits your child.

Ages 6–12 at 11:00 AM · Ages 13–17 at 12:30 PM
Animal Ambassador Academy — Zoo School flyer
Thursday, October 8 · Zoo School

Animal Ambassador Academy — Zoo School

Moore Exotic Animal Ranch · Riverview, FL

Thursday, October 8, 2026
Check-in 9:30 AM · Program 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Moore Exotic Animal Ranch
Riverview, FL

A one-day, hands-on Zoo School experience like no other. Go behind the scenes, help prepare real animal diets, create enrichment, get up close with amazing animals, and learn from real zookeepers. Real animals. Real jobs. Real skills. A brighter tomorrow.

$200 sibling discount (each).
$225 per camper
Ages 5–13.
Only 10 camper spots available.
Saturday, October 10

Fall Festival at Whimsy Market

Sunsational Farms · Umatilla, FL

Saturday, October 10, 2026
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunsational Farms
40541 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla, FL 32784

Join Hunt's Exotics Foundation at the Fall Festival at Whimsy Market. Meet our animal ambassadors and enjoy a day of fall fun.

Thursday, October 15

Animal Ambassador Academy

Happy Hippie Customs · Eustis, FL

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Ages 6–12: 11:00 AM · Ages 13–17: 12:30 PM
Happy Hippie Customs
11 North Grove Street, Eustis, FL 32726

Hands-on animal education with Hunt's Exotics Foundation. Two age-group sessions — register for the one that fits your child.

Ages 6–12 at 11:00 AM · Ages 13–17 at 12:30 PM
Friday, October 16

Creepy Crawly Bingo

Happy Hippie Customs · Downtown Eustis

Friday, October 16, 2026
4:00 PM
Happy Hippie Customs
Downtown Eustis, FL

Bingo. Beasts. Costumes. Chaos. Admission includes one bingo card and multiple rounds of bingo, plus creepy-crawly animal education with Hunt's Exotics Foundation.

Costumes encouraged.
$15 per person
All ages welcome.
Animal Ambassador Academy — Zoo School flyer
Oct 19–21 · Three Days

Animal Ambassador Academy — Zoo School

Jamijo Kids · Leesburg, FL

Monday–Wednesday, October 19–21, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM each day
Jamijo Kids
2017 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Three days of hands-on Zoo School at Jamijo Kids in Leesburg. Campers work with multiple species every day, learn about habitats, diets & behavior, help with real animal care, create enrichment, explore animal science through fun activities, complete a field journal, and earn a certificate of completion. Not another worksheet — they actually get to DO it.

Owl pellet dissection (hands-on!) included.
$110 for all three days
Ages 5–13.
Only 15 campers.
Thursday, October 22

Animal Ambassador Academy

Happy Hippie Customs · Eustis, FL

Thursday, October 22, 2026
Ages 6–12: 11:00 AM · Ages 13–17: 12:30 PM
Happy Hippie Customs
11 North Grove Street, Eustis, FL 32726

Hands-on animal education with Hunt's Exotics Foundation. Two age-group sessions — register for the one that fits your child.

Ages 6–12 at 11:00 AM · Ages 13–17 at 12:30 PM
November 2026
St. Cloud Homeschool Zoo School flyer
Nov 9–11 · Three Days

St. Cloud Homeschool Zoo School

St. Luke's & St. Peter's Episcopal Church · St. Cloud, FL

Monday–Wednesday, November 9–11, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM each day
St. Luke's & St. Peter's Episcopal Church
2745 Canoe Creek Road, St. Cloud, FL

Three days of hands-on science for the animal kid. Meet amazing animals including Dash our Patagonian Cavy, build enrichment for real animals, work with multiple species all 3 days, and get real science hands-on — including owl pellet dissection. Not another worksheet. They actually get to DO it. Curriculum written & reviewed by board-certified teachers.

Registration includes field journal + pencil, all activity supplies, live-animal instruction, and a completion certificate.
$90 total
Ages 5–13.
Only 20 students.
Thanksgiving Animal Ambassador Zoo School flyer
Nov 23–25 · Three Days

Thanksgiving Animal Ambassador Zoo School

Jamijo Kids · Leesburg, FL

Monday–Wednesday, November 23–25, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM each day
Jamijo Kids
2017 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Three days of hands-on Zoo School during Thanksgiving break. Campers work with multiple species every day, learn about habitats, diets & behavior, help with real animal care, create enrichment, explore animal science through fun activities, complete a field journal, and earn a certificate of completion. Not another worksheet — they actually get to DO it.

Owl pellet dissection (hands-on!) included.
$110 for all three days
Ages 5–13.
Only 15 campers.
Saturday, November 28

Whimsy Markets 6th Annual Holiday Market

Sunsational Farms · Umatilla, FL

Saturday, November 28, 2026
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunsational Farms
40541 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla, FL 32784

Join Hunt's Exotics Foundation at Whimsy Market's 6th Annual Holiday Market. Meet our animal ambassadors and enjoy a day of holiday shopping and fun.

Saturday, November 28 · Evening

Hunt's Exotics Foundation Christmas Gala

Details coming soon

Saturday, November 28, 2026
4:00 PM

An evening Christmas Gala celebrating Hunt's Exotics Foundation. More details coming soon — stay tuned.

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