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Schools and Library Price list

As the A.R.K. program prepares for another busy school year remember to book early to reserve your special day before the company’s schedule fills to capacity. For Special School and Library pricing and reservations, call 214-228-4966 or Email us jim@thehappydragon.com

Multiple Back-to-Back Program Discounts
Discounts are offered when scheduling multiple back-to-back programs Call for pricing.

Special request and LARGE reptiles are available for additional Fees (will require 2 reptile handlers in attendance) Contact us or call 214-228-4966 to get a current list of available special reptiles and prices

To book an event:

First, confirm the date and time of the event with us either by phone (214) 228-4966 or by email

Then, at time of booking we will require a $50 deposit that secures your date.

The remaining amount may be paid by cash, check or credit card on the day of the event.

Checks should be mailed to
2009 Sycamore Drive
Mesquite, Texas 75149

If paying by check make the check payable to Jim Terrell The Happy Dragon.

Deposits are non-refundable but you are able to change dates and times according to availability.

We ask that a that you reserve your date at least a minimum of 2 weeks in advance, however you if just discovered us please contact us for availability even if there is less that 2 weeks notice if we can fit you in we will.

Tips are not required, but are gratefully accepted. All tips are given to our volunteer helpers who give freely of their time to help make your event safe and fun for all.

ARK Adventures Price List

As the A.R.K. program prepares for another busy year remember to book early to reserve your special day before the company’s schedule fills to capacity. A $50 NON-refundable deposit is required and must be paid with in 24 hours after scheduling your reservation. We ask that you give a minimum of 2 weeks notice to book an A.R.K. Adventure. For reservations and information, contact us at (214) 228-4966 or (972) 288-5262 or via email at info@thehappydragon.com

Our Normal Business Hours are M-Sat 9AM-9PM Closed Sundays

(If you need Off hours Scheduled for your event we may be able to work with you to accommodate your special needs just contact us. Fees will be adjusted accordingly.)

As age groups are different, each A.R.K Adventure is adjusted (time and information) to fit the appropriate age of your group.

30 Min Presentation with 4 Species of Reptile $200
45 Min Presentation with 5 Species of Reptile $225
1 Hour Presentation with 7 Species of Reptile $245

Our presentations are 30minutes, 45 minutes and one hour in length. However,we do not rush off after the presentation we stick around for a bit answering questions and allowing each person who wants to touch or hold one of our reptiles to do so.

Most common 4 reptiles for Adventures are the Bearded Dragons, Ball Pythons, Red Tail Boa, and Eastern Box Turtle. You may also customize your A.R.K. Adventure with any of our A.R.K. Pets.

Additional reptiles over 7 for the 1 hour presentation from the A.R.K Pets Page will be $20 each per Adventure. Special request and Large reptiles call for pricing.

Each species counts as 1 (ex. Ball Python we will bring 2, but it is only counted as 1 Species)

We currently have 12 species to choose from and we have access to others so if you have a particular species in mind if you do not see it on our list, just ask we may be able to have it on hand for your event. It does cost extra for special requests. Pricing will be available upon request.

Ball Python (2)

Corn Snake (2)

Rat Snake (no touch) (1)

Ribbon Snake (1)

Sunbeam (1) (no touch)

Speckled King Snake (1)

Jungle Carpet Python (1)

Red Tail Boa (1)

Bearded Dragon (2)

Leopard Gecko (no touch) (2)

Ornate Box & African Spurred Tortoise (2)

African Burrowing Bull Frog (1) (no touch)

Special Request (2 wk notice minimum)

Special request and LARGE reptiles are an additional Fee (will require 2 reptile handlers in attendance). These reptiles are BIG (5 to 12+ feet long). Contact us via email jim@thehappydragon.com or call (214) 228-4966 to get a current list of available special reptiles and prices this additional service must be ordered when you make your reservation.

Don't forget the pictures!

Make sure you have plenty of film/disk space for your camera! There will be lots of great photo opportunities!

We offer a very special photo sitting for your guests. We pose each guest holding one of our tame reptiles while YOU take the pictures. These make great take-home party favors or special additions to your thank you notes
(This service is included in your standard pricing).

We also, offer printed photos where we print the pictures while you wait. This is an additional fee of $3 per printed photo. Or you can select one of our packages. 25 printed photos for $35 or 50 printed photos for $50. This must be scheduled at the time of your reservation or with in a week prior to your event so that we can have all the needed equipment on hand.