Also, petting zoos and the like normally arent by the hour. You usually pay $5 -20 depending on the amount of animals flat rate.
Insurance would be a good idea and I would have liability waivers on top of it in case -- Talk to a lawyer.
Pony Parties charge by the hour/event
The animals we have go with the ponies. We have 2 goats a bunny, and the pony. We may also have a horse going. Thanks for the lawyer thing, i really need a little more help. Any advice is appreciated.
As for the pricing in your area, give any other petting zoos a call and inquire how much they charge and for what, that should give you a good idea of what to charge.
I don't think this is exactly what you are offering, but it might give you an idea on pricing. When I was in high school my friend and I gave pony rides to young children. We charged $10 or $15 (i don't remember which) for a 20-30 min ride. We would have the pony tacked up, and the child would get to groom on the pony for a few mins before and after the ride. 20 min rides were the best, the 30 min rides were a little long.
On insurance - Will wavers signed by the kids and kids parents + helmets, and a sign saying equines are unpredictable and can be dangerous. Ride at your own risk.
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