When I asked Sebby what he wanted to do for his birthday party this year, his only suggestion was something different!
Last year he loved his party with Dr Balloonman and I knew that he would be a tough act to beat, but when my friend recommended Mad4Animals to me, I knew Sebby and his friends would love it.
I hired the Explorer Centre at Butchers Coppice for Sebby’s party and AJ has already arrived and was setting up when we got there, which worked really well as the kids couldn’t see what animals he had brought with him.

Sebby’s only other request was a Plants vs Zombies / Super Smash Bros birthday cake, so I set my friend Michelle from Sculpted Bakes a challenge to make one. Sebby LOVED it and “Zombie Mario” was made of plasticine, so is now sat pride of place on his bedside table.

Once everyone had arrived, AJ sat the kids on the floor in front of him and the adults behind on chairs and began the show.

He had the kids, and adults, engaged from the start with his zany antics and fun innuendo.

Eliza was the first volunteer of the party and bravely met and held a corn snake.

AJ was not only brilliant fun, but also very knowledgable about all the animals he brought with him, giving us all fun facts each creature he introduced.

He used volunteers from both the kids and the adults to take part in some fun challenges, using fun and laughter to help anyone overcome any fears.

The Giant Snails were particularly fun – how close will you let one get to your face?

For Sebby’s party we got to see snakes, a tarantula, lizards, Giant African Snails, Hissing Cockroaches and a Barn Owl.

I am not a fan of anything creepy crawly and can normally be found hiding at the back, but AJ was so good that I managed to conquer my fears.

First I held a piece of wood with a tarantula on it and then, I held the tarantula itself and it was OK. I actually did it twice in the end, although I still won’t be volunteering for spider evicting duties at home!!

Once the fun and games were over, all the children got the opportunity to meet, hold and have photo’s with some of the animals AJ had brought along.

Some of the Mum’s, inspired by my bravery with the tarantula, held it too!!

My Mother-in-Law, who is terrified of snakes and hid in the kitchen whenever one was brought out, bravely had one draped around her neck and admitted it wasn’t that bad!!

I adore owls and was over the moon to be able to hold the Barn Owl.

If you are looking for a party that is full of fun, laughter and maybe the odd scream then I highly recommend Mad4Animals – check out their party packages at www.mad4animals.co.uk or at facebook.com/Mad4Animals

In fact it was so good that Eliza wants him to come back for her birthday in January!!
Oh wow what an amazing party he must have been over the moon – that’s a birthday party he will remember forever I’m sure. That spider though!!
Sounds like a fun party! I held an owl once, they are so cool! I love Mario and the cake looks like it came out perfectly.
Love this idea for a party! My son would love the snake π
Oh wow! That looks like an amazing birthday experience. What a cool event for any child.
What a fun party idea! I’m sure the kids loved seeing those animals up close!
Oh wow, that looks fantastic!!! The kids must have loved seeing all the different creatures, mine would.
Wonderful and magical birthday also to the discovery and knowledge of animals!
Wonderful and magical birthday also to the discovery and knowledge of animals! Great!
What a fantastic idea for a party! You’re so brave holding the spider…….snake I wouldn’t mind but not the spider!!
wow, looks like an awesome birthday. Very cool to have snakes and spiders for the kids but I would be terrified π
What a great idea for your boy’s birthday party. All the creepy crawlies must have brought a smile to his face.
It must be a blast for the kids, and I can’t imagine snakes and spiders were there to celebrate too. Really amazing.
What an amazing birthday party!! I wouldn’t mind the snake but I would run a mile if I saw that spider
That sounds like a really cool party idea, although I don’t think I could get too close as I’m not keen on snakes and spiders etc x
What a fun idea for a birthday party! So brave holding some of those animals!
Oh this looks like a truly awesome experience equally for the children and grown ups! I love owls!
Happy birthday Sebby! Sounds like he had the best birthday party ever thanks to Mad4Animals. The snake made me jump off my chair, but looks like the kids had fun
That looks like the most amazing party!
Wow what a party! Sounds like a blast. I would of loved to hold an owl as well!
Belated happy birthday to your little one! Hope he had a wonderful time!
wow this looks like a really amazing party! one for the memory book I’m sure!
This looks awesome! Do they do adult parities because I’m interested! π
This looks like such a fun birthday party and love how interactive it is for the kids! -Sondra Barker @cuisineandtravel.com
that is just soo cute, what a great idea, looks really fun! i will make sure to get some ideas from this
Aw what a fab idea. Looks like a brilliant party. Happy Birthday too Sebby by the way xx
Oh goodness! Definitely not for the faintest of hearts but what a fun idea for a kid’s birthday party! I commend your bravery!
Sounds like a fun party. Love the idea.
Oh wow what a cool idea for a birthday party – my son’s looooves animals, this would be right up his street
Laura x
These toys look nice for some fun options for an evening outdoor party.
This is anew type of party concept , not heard or seen anything like it. I suppose for animal lovers it would be a great theme.