Based in Stephenville, Texas
Mobile zoo and trained production animals
Johnston Animals brings memorable live-animal experiences to homeschool groups, church programs, stage productions, community events, and creative projects.
Photography courtesy of The Promise Texas.
Stephenville-basedLocated in the heart of Texas
Homeschool welcomeHands-on experiences for curious learners
Production trainedAnimals prepared for story, stage, and camera
Experience ideas
One source for memorable animal moments
Whether you are planning a homeschool gathering, mobile zoo, church production, or animal rental in DFW, start with the kind of moment you want to create. Travel and final options depend on availability and event suitability.
Mobile zoo and homeschool
Up-close learning experiences for homeschool groups, schools, family events, festivals, and community gatherings.
Ask about a mobile zooThemed animal experiences
Live animals for holiday events, church programs, western themes, and immersive productions.
Share your themeTrained production animals
Experienced animals for live productions like The Promise, photography, film, advertising, and creative work.
Discuss a productionCorporate and community
Interactive ideas for employee events, city celebrations, fundraisers, and large public gatherings.
Tell us about the crowdAbout availability: Animals shown in photographs are illustrative and do not represent guaranteed inventory. Options vary by date, setting, travel requirements, and the needs of each animal.
More than a photo opportunity
Make room for wonder
The best live animal experiences feel personal. A homeschool lesson becomes real. A child meets a gentle farm animal. A production like The Promise gains a moment the audience will talk about afterward.
Start with your event goals. From there, the right conversation covers the audience, space, timing, access, weather, and animal welfare before any booking is confirmed.
Tell us what you are planningPhoto courtesy of The Promise Texas.
Who we help
Animals for events of every scale
Tell us where, when, and who the experience is for. That context is more useful than choosing an animal before the logistics are understood.
- Homeschool groups
- School programs
- Church events
- Festivals
- Corporate gatherings
- Stage, photo, and film
How it works
A practical path from idea to event
- 1
Share the basics
Date, location, audience, venue, attendance, and the experience you have in mind.
- 2
Review the fit
Availability, access, space, weather, timing, and appropriate animal options are considered.
- 3
Receive next steps
A custom response can outline the available experience, requirements, and pricing.
Common questions
Planning an animal experience
Which animals are available?
Availability varies by date, venue, travel, experience type, and the needs of each animal. Submit an inquiry with your ideas, but keep the experience open until the right options are confirmed.
How much space will we need?
That depends on the experience, audience size, animal type, access route, and event setting. Include venue details and photos or measurements when possible.
Can an experience be held indoors?
Some event concepts may be possible indoors, while others may require outdoor space or specific surfaces. Venue rules and access must be reviewed before confirming.
How far does the mobile zoo travel?
Johnston Animals is based in Stephenville, Texas. Share your event location to ask about travel availability, including animal rental inquiries in DFW and other Texas communities.
How is pricing determined?
Pricing can depend on the experience, duration, animal availability, staffing, travel, venue access, and event requirements. A complete inquiry makes an accurate custom response easier.
Start a conversation
Tell us about your event
Share a few details and explore mobile zoo, homeschool, or trained production animal options for your event.
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