Party Goats FAQ
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1) Where do your goats live?
Our goats live with their mom, Scout, and a menagerie of animal brothers and sisters in the La Tuna Canyon neighborhood of Sun Valley. They have a playground fully-equipped with 2 tall towers, enrichment toys such as soccer balls, tires, and a trampoline courtesy of Animal Cribs (ANIMAL PLANET). At night they sleep in a barn to protect them from wildlife. They are extremely well-cared for and showered with love at all times. They truly are Scout's "kids!" Pictures of their enclosure can be found on our About Page.
2) What is your service range?
We are based in the Verdugo Mountains near Burbank, but visit all of LA, OC, and Ventura Counties. Additional fee for distance or drive time may be required if we have to travel during peak traffic times. Our boundaries that fall within standard pricing are: North - Sylmar, South - Marina Del Rey, East - Pasadena, and West - Santa Monica. Outside of these boundaries will result in an additional travel fee.
3) What are your cancellation and rescheduling policies?
Cancellations/Rescheduling due to weather are refundable. Cancellations less than 24hrs in advance result in a 50% refund. Rescheduling less than 24hrs in advance results in an additional fee.
4) How many goats do you have?
Four goats make up our herd - the original Party Goats: Spanky & Pippin and our new members: Gizmo & Doc. Unlike other companies in LA, we do not continue to get more goats when they grow up. We make a life-long commitment to each goat. They are cherished members of our family. We want each of our goats to receive the love and attention they deserve. You'll see that reflected in their open personalities, engagement, friendliness, and excellent training.
5) I'm concerned about the goats' care and well-being:
Our founder, Scout, started the company with the goal of enriching the goats' lives and enriching the lives of people they meet too! Our goats well-being comes first and we take great care to make sure they are safe, loved, and happy. They love exploring new places and meeting new people. They also enjoy Goat Yoga and performing for the camera. We don't ever force them to do things they don't want to do and encourage their participation using love and positive encouragement. Our goats aren't exploited or harmed in any way for entertainment - their lives are rich and full of activities that stimulate their minds. They live in a clean environment, are given the highest quality food, and all the love they deserve. You will see that they are happy goats! If you have further questions about their care, please email us.
6) How many goats do you bring?
We usually work with 2 goats at a time. Believe it or not - goats are a handful! Our two little guys, Gizmo & Doc, are the goats we work with most often for goat yoga events and parties. They are small enough to be held, super friendly, and love exploring new places. Most Goat Yoga classes you have seen online are people doing yoga with goats wandering around. We have the only goats in the country trained to interact on command with each yogi and with each pose. This is how we're able to use only 2 special goats, guarantee multiple interactions with each person and each goat in a variety of poses. We might be able to bring all 4 of our goats depending on the circumstances and schedule. Additional goats will require additional fee.
7) What kinds of things can we do with the goats?
We're up for anything as long as it's safe for people and goats! We do parties, events, fundraisers, pranks, goat grams, surprise parties, proposals, weddings, tv/film, music videos, branded content, IG/Twitter/Snapchat content, goat yoga, hiking with goats... YOU IMAGINE IT, WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN! We don't do brush clearance!
8) Is there an age minimum?
Nope our goats are very sweet and friendly to people of all ages! We even do goat therapy with seniors in retirement homes and others with limited mobility and mental challenges. Kids should approach the goats in a calm manner and be supervised at all times while interacting with them. In fact, we do mostly parties with adults!
9) Can we feed the goats?
Of course! Our handler will bring goat-approved snacks so all your guests will get to feed them. If you're lucky - they might even do a trick for you! We ask that you never feed them people food as it can make them very sick.
10) What kind of goats are they?
They are Nigerian Dwarf Goats - the kind commonly seen in petting zoos. They are known for their friendly disposition and sweet nature. Our goats are AGS (American Goat Society) registered.
11) How big are your goats?
Gizmo and Doc are around 40lbs and fully grown. Spanky & Pippin are fully grown. Spanky is 40lbs and Pippin is 85lbs. Pip is too big to be on your back for yoga, but has been re-trained to use his front hooves only to deepen stretches.
12) How old are your goats?
Spanky & Pippin are 4 years old. Gizmo & Doc are 2 years old.
13) What happens if the goat bites or kicks someone?
Our goats have never head-butted, bit, or kicked anyone. We have also done hundreds of goat yoga classes and never had any injuries as result of the goats. However, we're fully insured against injury and property damage in the unlikely event that something would occur. Also, our wranglers will supervise every interaction during your event.
14) Can I have goats visit my apartment courtyard?
Please check with your landlord before booking.
15) Can we bring the goats inside?
Yes! It's best to have the goats on hard flooring since they aren't housebroken. Our wranglers will make sure to clean-up after them immediately and keep them off furniture. We leave no smells, stains, or trace that the goats were there!
16) Will the goats cause a big mess?
Definitely not. Goat poo is in the form of small pellets, so it's easily swept up and has no smell. Pee is easily cleaned up with no lingering smell or stains. We clean up any goat-related messes and leave no trace.
17) Do your goats get along with other animals?
Our goats were raised around dogs so they are friendly to dogs and cats. They might rear up if they feel threatened. If you would like your pet to interact with the goats, please discuss this prior to booking. We always supervise any goat-animal interactions.
Have more questions? Shoot us an email: PartyGoatsLA@gmail.com
1) Where do your goats live?
Our goats live with their mom, Scout, and a menagerie of animal brothers and sisters in the La Tuna Canyon neighborhood of Sun Valley. They have a playground fully-equipped with 2 tall towers, enrichment toys such as soccer balls, tires, and a trampoline courtesy of Animal Cribs (ANIMAL PLANET). At night they sleep in a barn to protect them from wildlife. They are extremely well-cared for and showered with love at all times. They truly are Scout's "kids!" Pictures of their enclosure can be found on our About Page.
2) What is your service range?
We are based in the Verdugo Mountains near Burbank, but visit all of LA, OC, and Ventura Counties. Additional fee for distance or drive time may be required if we have to travel during peak traffic times. Our boundaries that fall within standard pricing are: North - Sylmar, South - Marina Del Rey, East - Pasadena, and West - Santa Monica. Outside of these boundaries will result in an additional travel fee.
3) What are your cancellation and rescheduling policies?
Cancellations/Rescheduling due to weather are refundable. Cancellations less than 24hrs in advance result in a 50% refund. Rescheduling less than 24hrs in advance results in an additional fee.
4) How many goats do you have?
Four goats make up our herd - the original Party Goats: Spanky & Pippin and our new members: Gizmo & Doc. Unlike other companies in LA, we do not continue to get more goats when they grow up. We make a life-long commitment to each goat. They are cherished members of our family. We want each of our goats to receive the love and attention they deserve. You'll see that reflected in their open personalities, engagement, friendliness, and excellent training.
5) I'm concerned about the goats' care and well-being:
Our founder, Scout, started the company with the goal of enriching the goats' lives and enriching the lives of people they meet too! Our goats well-being comes first and we take great care to make sure they are safe, loved, and happy. They love exploring new places and meeting new people. They also enjoy Goat Yoga and performing for the camera. We don't ever force them to do things they don't want to do and encourage their participation using love and positive encouragement. Our goats aren't exploited or harmed in any way for entertainment - their lives are rich and full of activities that stimulate their minds. They live in a clean environment, are given the highest quality food, and all the love they deserve. You will see that they are happy goats! If you have further questions about their care, please email us.
6) How many goats do you bring?
We usually work with 2 goats at a time. Believe it or not - goats are a handful! Our two little guys, Gizmo & Doc, are the goats we work with most often for goat yoga events and parties. They are small enough to be held, super friendly, and love exploring new places. Most Goat Yoga classes you have seen online are people doing yoga with goats wandering around. We have the only goats in the country trained to interact on command with each yogi and with each pose. This is how we're able to use only 2 special goats, guarantee multiple interactions with each person and each goat in a variety of poses. We might be able to bring all 4 of our goats depending on the circumstances and schedule. Additional goats will require additional fee.
7) What kinds of things can we do with the goats?
We're up for anything as long as it's safe for people and goats! We do parties, events, fundraisers, pranks, goat grams, surprise parties, proposals, weddings, tv/film, music videos, branded content, IG/Twitter/Snapchat content, goat yoga, hiking with goats... YOU IMAGINE IT, WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN! We don't do brush clearance!
8) Is there an age minimum?
Nope our goats are very sweet and friendly to people of all ages! We even do goat therapy with seniors in retirement homes and others with limited mobility and mental challenges. Kids should approach the goats in a calm manner and be supervised at all times while interacting with them. In fact, we do mostly parties with adults!
9) Can we feed the goats?
Of course! Our handler will bring goat-approved snacks so all your guests will get to feed them. If you're lucky - they might even do a trick for you! We ask that you never feed them people food as it can make them very sick.
10) What kind of goats are they?
They are Nigerian Dwarf Goats - the kind commonly seen in petting zoos. They are known for their friendly disposition and sweet nature. Our goats are AGS (American Goat Society) registered.
11) How big are your goats?
Gizmo and Doc are around 40lbs and fully grown. Spanky & Pippin are fully grown. Spanky is 40lbs and Pippin is 85lbs. Pip is too big to be on your back for yoga, but has been re-trained to use his front hooves only to deepen stretches.
12) How old are your goats?
Spanky & Pippin are 4 years old. Gizmo & Doc are 2 years old.
13) What happens if the goat bites or kicks someone?
Our goats have never head-butted, bit, or kicked anyone. We have also done hundreds of goat yoga classes and never had any injuries as result of the goats. However, we're fully insured against injury and property damage in the unlikely event that something would occur. Also, our wranglers will supervise every interaction during your event.
14) Can I have goats visit my apartment courtyard?
Please check with your landlord before booking.
15) Can we bring the goats inside?
Yes! It's best to have the goats on hard flooring since they aren't housebroken. Our wranglers will make sure to clean-up after them immediately and keep them off furniture. We leave no smells, stains, or trace that the goats were there!
16) Will the goats cause a big mess?
Definitely not. Goat poo is in the form of small pellets, so it's easily swept up and has no smell. Pee is easily cleaned up with no lingering smell or stains. We clean up any goat-related messes and leave no trace.
17) Do your goats get along with other animals?
Our goats were raised around dogs so they are friendly to dogs and cats. They might rear up if they feel threatened. If you would like your pet to interact with the goats, please discuss this prior to booking. We always supervise any goat-animal interactions.
Have more questions? Shoot us an email: PartyGoatsLA@gmail.com