Petting Zoo in Homestead: Mobile Dinosaur Experience for South Miami-Dade Families

Homestead is one of South Florida's growing family markets. New residential development, expanding school district, and a strong agricultural community. Mobile dinosaur events fit well here — backyards are typically larger than in north Miami-Dade, schools and preschools actively look for STEM-aligned events, and family birthday parties are a common gathering format. Jurassic Petting Zoo brings life-sized animatronic baby dinosaurs — Raptor, Pterodactyl, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, and Brachiosaurus — directly to your Homestead address.

Why Homestead is a great fit for mobile#

Three patterns specific to Homestead.

Larger lots, more setup space#

Homestead has more standalone single-family homes with substantial backyards than most Miami-Dade cities. The 30-by-30 show footprint and Zone 1 station spread fit easily in most Homestead backyards.

Growing school district#

Homestead and the surrounding South Miami-Dade area have a growing roster of public, charter, and private schools, plus an active preschool and daycare base. Per-student pricing at $12 Basic or $15 Premium fits typical school budgets.

Family birthday culture#

Homestead families often host larger birthday gatherings — extended family, neighbors, classmates. The 5- to 25-kid range our format handles comfortably matches typical Homestead party guest counts.

What the event looks like in Homestead#

A Ranger team arrives 60 to 90 minutes before the start. We set up five hands-on Zone 1 stations and the Zone 2 show area:

Zone 1 stations:

• Master Fossil Exhibition (30+ touchable fossil replicas)
• Fossil Dig Station (kids dig and keep fossils)
• AI Photo Station
• Discovery Dino Mat
• Dino-Inflatable Target Game

Zone 2 show:

• Basic ($750 flat, 60 minutes): five baby dinosaur puppets
• Premium ($1,000 flat, 90 minutes): adds volcano opening, AI Triceratops, 8-foot T-Rex finale

Every kid leaves with a Jr. Ranger Badge sticker.

Where in Homestead we serve#

All of Homestead plus surrounding deep South Miami-Dade:

• Homestead proper
• Florida City
• Princeton
• Naranja
• Leisure City
• Goulds
• Country Walk
• Adjacent areas of South Miami-Dade

No travel fee inside the service area. Homestead is near the southern edge of our standard service area; addresses south of Florida City are case-by-case.

Pricing in Homestead#

Same flat rates as the rest of the service area:

• Basic — $750 for 60 minutes
• Premium — $1,000 for 90 minutes

Homestead schools and preschools: per-student at $12 Basic, $15 Premium. School format details in our school event guide.

How to book in Homestead#

7-day minimum. 4 to 6 weeks ahead recommended for weekend events.

Three steps:

1. Pick a date and provide your Homestead address
2. Choose Basic or Premium
3. Pay the deposit through the customer portal

Frequently asked questions#

Where in Homestead do you serve?#

All of Homestead, Florida City, Princeton, Naranja, Leisure City, Goulds, Country Walk, and surrounding South Miami-Dade.

Do you serve addresses south of Florida City?#

Florida City is at the southern edge of our standard service area. Addresses south of that (Key Largo, the Florida Keys) are case-by-case — contact us and we will quote travel.

What's the typical Homestead backyard event setup?#

Most Homestead backyards have plenty of space. We set up the show area in the most open part of the yard, with the five Zone 1 stations around it. Setup takes 60 to 90 minutes.

Do you do Homestead school events?#

Yes. Public, charter, and private schools in Homestead. Per-student pricing, on-campus format. Curriculum aligns with NGSS and Florida STEM.

How is this different from the agricultural petting zoo events at Miami-Dade Fair?#

The Miami-Dade Fair has seasonal live-animal exhibits. A Jurassic Petting Zoo event comes to your Homestead address year-round with animatronic baby dinosaurs as a structured event. Many families do both.

Book your Homestead dinosaur event#

For Homestead birthdays, school events, and family gatherings, the birthdays page has full details. To check date availability for your Homestead address, book here.