A fun and educational live animal zoology presentation available for parties, schools and events
Kathy’s Critters is a fun and educational live animal zoology presentation available for parties, schools, camps, scouts and special events in the Los Angeles, CA area.
We specialize in reptiles, amphibians, arthropods and other misunderstood but friendly critters. Our critters include snakes, lizards, salamanders, newts, frogs, toads, Madagascar hissing cockroaches, scorpions and tarantulas.
Kathy Burkholder has been performing with her Critters since 1993 and has thrilled, awed (and taught) hundreds of thousands of children and adults throughout Southern California. Kathy, or one of her staff, introduces each of the animals in a gentle and nurturing educational program. While edu-taining (educating and entertaining) the audience with wonderful bits of information on each animal, the presenter dispels myths about these animals and shows children of all ages how to respect and appreciate our “misunderstood” friends.
Birthday Parties: Invite some fun, excitement (and education) to your child’s special day!
School Assemblies and Classroom visits: Enrich your natural sciences classes with a hands-on experience your students will remember! - See more at: http://www.kathyscritters.com/#sthash.pQrQDKJy.dpuf
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Over 22 years
What is your primary product or service?
Kathy's Critters is an edu-tainment ("educational entertainment") service. We bring our misunderstood menagerie to your location and provide an educational live animal presentation for your child's birthday party, school, scout meeting or special event. We specialize in insects, arachnids, reptiles and amphibians.
We also perform educational programs or set up a "Misunderstood Petting Zoo" at county fairs, shopping malls, corporate family events, family reunion events, and much more.
Kathy's Critters will also Present Educational lectures at Garden clubs and Garden Centers (for "Building a Butterfly Garden" or "Pests and Good Bugs" Lectures)
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I have worked with animals for 30+ years, having worked as an animal control officer for the SPCA, an Agriculture pest controller and as an Insect Zoo Keeper for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and continued on with Kathy's Critters.
I attend monthly Lorquin Entomology club meetings and annual Invertebrates in Education and Conservation Conferences for extended educational updates.
My degree is horticulture with a specialty in California Native plants and entomology.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I have extensive animal and children handling experience and have been performing my shows much longer than most others have in the business (with only a couple of exceptions-and they are friends of mine).
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Just the one.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Private location. We come to you.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Check, credit card
Which areas do you service?
Throughout the Greater Los Angels area into parts of Ventura, Orange and San Bernadino counties
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Kathy Burkholder-Owner
Marguerite Garner-Kusuhara - Entertainer/performer
Bob Wuttken-assistant animal keeper
What are your hours of operation?
Phone messages (310) 318-1389 and emails (Kathy@KathysCritters.com) are available 24/7.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"I want to grow up and be an entomologist like you"
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