Corporate & Business Events

Make Your Grand Opening, Customer Event, or Corporate Gathering a Repterience!

Stand out from the competition and create memorable experiences that drive foot traffic, generate social media buzz, and keep customers engaged. Our interactive reptile programs bring unique, family-friendly entertainment to your business events—creating the kind of unforgettable moments that customers share with friends and family.

Led by reptile specialists Gary and Laura Orner, each program is professionally managed, fully insured, and designed to enhance your brand while providing educational entertainment that appeals to all ages.

Why Choose Repterience for Your Business Event?

  • Drive Foot Traffic: Unique attractions draw crowds and increase attendance at your events

  • Increase Dwell Time: Engaging experiences keep customers at your location longer, creating more sales opportunities

  • Social Media Buzz: Photo-worthy moments with exotic reptiles generate organic social sharing and brand awareness

  • Family-Friendly Appeal: Attract parents with children—a key demographic for many businesses

  • Professional Service: Fully insured LLC with certificates of insurance provided, professional setup, and seamless coordination

  • Memorable Brand Association: Connect your business with education, conservation, and unique experiences

Perfect For:

  • Grand openings (retail stores, restaurants, car dealerships, salons)

  • Customer appreciation events

  • Retail store family days and special promotions

  • Real estate open houses

  • Shopping mall events

  • Chamber of Commerce gatherings

  • Corporate team building events

  • Trade shows and business expos

  • Brewery, winery, and venue special events

  • Hotel and resort guest programming

Event Packages

Basic Business Event Package

$650

  • 2-3 hours of programming

  • 5-6 amazing reptiles including snakes, lizards, turtles, and more

  • Accommodates up to 150 attendees per hour

  • Professional setup with educational displays

  • Supervised hands-on interactions and photo opportunities

  • Certificate of insurance provided upon request

  • Perfect for smaller grand openings or in-store events

Standard Business Event Package

$1,000

  • 4-5 hours of engaging programming

  • 8-10 diverse reptile species showcased

  • Accommodates up to 200 attendees per hour

  • Multiple interaction stations for crowd flow management

  • Social media-ready photo opportunities

  • Custom messaging about your business or event

  • Professional branded setup

  • Ideal for grand openings, customer appreciation days, and promotional events

Premium Grand Opening Package

$1,600

  • 6-8 hours of full-day programming

  • Full reptile collection (10+ species) including featured animals like our 13-ft Burmese Python and American Alligator

  • Accommodates 200+ attendees per hour

  • VIP experiences available for special guests or customers

  • Multiple staff members for seamless event management

  • Coordination with your other vendors and event schedule

  • Pre-event promotion on Repterience social media channels

  • Professional photography opportunities throughout the day

  • Perfect for major grand openings, large-scale customer events, and flagship store launches

Custom Corporate Packages

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  • Multi-day programming for extended events

  • Multiple location events (chain store openings)

  • Corporate team building experiences

  • Trade show booth attractions

  • Recurring event partnerships

  • Fully customized to your business needs and goals

Enhancement Add-Ons

Reptile Bingo

$75-$250

  • Interactive game that increases engagement and dwell time

  • Custom bingo cards featuring reptiles from the program

  • Prize coordination available

  • Great for keeping families engaged throughout your event

Tortoise Encounter Experience

$200

  • Dedicated tortoise interaction station

  • Featured species with fascinating stories

  • Slower-paced experience perfect for younger children and seniors

  • Creates unique photo opportunities

Social Media Content Package

$150

  • Professional photos of your event

  • Branded social media posts featuring your business

  • Tagged content for cross-promotion

  • Video clips for your marketing use

Additional Staff Member

$150-$300

  • Extra handler for larger crowds

  • Improved crowd management and shorter wait times

  • Multiple interaction stations

Branded Educational Materials

$100-$300

  • Custom take-home materials featuring your business logo

  • Reptile fact cards and activity sheets

  • Co-branded conservation information

  • Extends your brand reach beyond the event

Travel Fees

Events within 50 miles of Green Bay, WI have no additional travel fees. For locations beyond 50 miles, a travel fee of $0.75 per mile (one-way from Green Bay) applies.

We serve Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, and surrounding states. Multi-day events may include travel, lodging, and meals in package pricing—contact us for details.

Space & Setup Requirements

  • Space: Minimum 10x20 feet, preferably 10x30 feet for larger packages

  • Location: Indoor or covered outdoor space with climate control preferred

  • Temperature: 65-85°F for animal welfare

  • Electrical: Access to standard outlets

  • Accessibility: Easy load-in/load-out access for equipment and animal transport

  • Parking: Space for program vehicle near setup area

Booking Information

Deposit & Payment

  • 50% deposit required to secure your event date

  • Balance due on day of event or net 30 with approved credit

  • Payment accepted via check, cash, credit card, ACH, Venmo, or PayPal

  • W-9 and invoicing available for corporate accounting departments

  • Purchase orders accepted from established businesses

Insurance & Liability

  • Repterience LLC is fully insured for all events and public programming

  • General liability coverage with certificates provided upon request

  • Additional insured status available for venues and clients

  • All necessary permits for handling and transporting reptiles

  • USDA compliant operations

Cancellation Policy

  • 60+ days before event: Full refund of deposit

  • 30-59 days before event: 50% refund of deposit

  • Less than 30 days: Deposit is non-refundable

  • Weather-related cancellations: Flexible rescheduling available at no additional charge

What to Expect

Before Your Event

  • Detailed planning consultation to align with your business goals

  • Coordination with your event timeline and other vendors

  • Certificate of insurance and any required documentation provided

  • Pre-event promotional support on our social media (if desired)

During Your Event

  • Professional arrival and setup (typically 30-45 minutes before start time)

  • Engaging, educational presentations tailored to your audience

  • Safe, supervised animal interactions with hand sanitizer provided

  • Crowd management and flow optimization

  • Photo opportunities that generate social media content

  • Professional appearance and customer service

After Your Event

  • Efficient breakdown and departure

  • Post-event follow-up and feedback

  • Shareable content for your marketing (with Social Media Package)

  • Opportunity for recurring event partnerships

Safety & Professionalism

All interactions are supervised by experienced reptile specialists Gary and Laura Orner. We maintain strict safety protocols, provide hand sanitizer at all events, and ensure both human and animal welfare throughout the program. Our animals are well-socialized, healthy, and rotated regularly to prevent stress.

We accommodate accessibility needs and can adjust programming for sensory-friendly experiences. Emergency protocols are in place, and staff are trained in first aid.

Client Testimonials

"The Repterience team made our grand opening unforgettable! We had lines out the door all day, and customers are still talking about it weeks later. The social media engagement alone was worth every penny."

— Local Business Owner

"Professional, engaging, and exactly what we needed to stand out at the trade show. Gary and Laura were fantastic with attendees of all ages, and we collected more leads than any previous event."

— Corporate Event Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking 4-8 weeks in advance, especially during our busy season (June-August). However, we can often accommodate last-minute requests depending on availability.

Can you customize the program to mention our business or products?
Absolutely! We can incorporate your business messaging, talk about your grand opening or special promotions, and create custom educational tie-ins relevant to your brand.

What if we need to reschedule due to weather or unforeseen circumstances?
We offer flexible rescheduling for weather-related issues at no additional charge. For other circumstances, please refer to our cancellation policy above.

Do you provide promotional materials we can use before the event?
Yes! We can provide digital graphics, social media posts, and promotional language to help you advertise the reptile experience at your event.

Can you work around our other vendors and event schedule?
Definitely. We're experienced at coordinating with other entertainment, food vendors, and event timelines to ensure smooth operations.

Are the animals safe around large crowds?
Yes. All our animals are well-socialized and accustomed to public events. We carefully monitor their stress levels and have backup animals available if needed. Safety is our top priority for both attendees and animals.

What happens if it rains or gets too hot/cold?
We require climate-controlled or covered space to protect the animals. Outdoor events should have a backup indoor location available. We'll work with you to ensure proper conditions.

Ready to Make Your Event a Repterience?

Let's create an unforgettable experience that drives results for your business. Contact us today to discuss your event needs, check availability, and receive a custom quote.

Phone: 920-321-6648
Email: gary@repterience.com
Request a Quote: https://repterience.com/quote

Make your grand opening, customer event, or corporate gathering a Repterience!

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