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Traveling Exotic Critters & Reptile Presentations
Our mission: Inspiring curiosity, compassion, and learning through animal encounters.
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About Our Presentations
Elevate your next birthday party with Furry Scaly Friends!
Furry Scaly Friends is a family-run animal education program dedicated to compassion and rescue support. Every animal we care for lives with us as part of our family, receiving the love and attention they deserve. We’re Connecticut’s only animal event company with 60+ species, USDA license, and a mission to educate and inspire. Our team is fully insured, CPR/First Aid certified, and committed to animal welfare and safety at every event.
Our nonprofit 501(c)(3) rescue helps animals in need, giving second chances to critters who deserve safety and care.
Our mission: Teach. Care. Rescue. Inspire.
Who's in our crew?!
Join us at Furry Scaly Friends for an unforgettable, hands-on animal experience!
Get up close with our amazing critters—pet them, take photos, and even hold some of your favorites.
Our diverse animal family includes ferrets, prairie dogs, guinea pigs, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, chinchillas, turtles, tortoises, amazon tree python, giant African millipede, python snakes, geckos, scorpions, and so many other incredible species. Each encounter is designed to be fun, educational, and truly memorable.
Whether you're looking to learn, explore, or simply enjoy time with unique animals, our programs offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with creatures you don’t meet every day.
Have questions or want to book a program? We’re here to help!
Reach out anytime for more information.
Experience the excitement of Furry Scaly Friends at your next event! Our interactive shows are tailored to suit your specific occasion, and we are prepared to travel to any location in Connecticut including:
Senior Centers
Public Events
Office Parties
Fund Raisers
Homeschool Co-ops
Scout Events
Library Shows
Retirement Parties
Fairs
School Events
Birthday Party
Photo Shoots
Expos / Trade Shows
Awareness Days
and more!
A Personal Note from Marisa
Thank you for visiting Furry Scaly Friends!
I recently finished chemotherapy for Primary Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma. My scans look good, and my doctor is about 90% confident the tiny remaining mass is dead cancer cells or inflammation. We’ll repeat scans in a few months to confirm.
Thanks to my incredible team, Furry Scaly Friends continues offering educational programs, parties, school and library visits, festivals, and special events!
Every booking, rescue adoption, and donation to our 501(c)(3) small-animal rescue means the world to us. 💚