DFW & North Texas school programs

Reptile school assembly shows.

Live reptiles. Real science. A room full of raised hands. Daryl Sprout brings comedy, magic, and reptile education to school assemblies, classrooms, and PTA events across DFW and North Texas.

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Children raising their hands during a Snake Encounters program in Corsicana

Program pricing

School, Scout, and library shows start at $495 per show, plus travel, for events within 200 miles one way of Lancaster, Texas.

Travel is $0.76 per mile from Lancaster, rounded to the nearest $5. Educational programs, meet-and-greets, and photo/video shoots beyond 200 miles from Lancaster are quoted individually. Overnight bookings are also quoted individually.

Planning more than one show?

Multiple shows on the same day share one travel charge. Discounted per-show rates are available for three or four shows. Tell Daryl about your plans for a custom quote.

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A science assembly with something real to discover.

A school assembly should do more than fill a slot on the calendar. Snake Encounters gives students something real to observe and questions worth asking. Live reptiles make the natural world immediate, while comedy and magic keep the room engaged. The facts have somewhere to land because the audience is paying attention.

Reptile education with a sense of humor.

Daryl combines more than three decades of presenting experience with a warm, theatrical approach. Students can explore reptiles, common myths, respect for animals, and the relationship between fear and understanding. The performance brings entertainment and education together without turning the occasion into a dry lecture.

A live animal invites a different kind of attention than a photograph or a video. Students notice its movement, appearance, and behavior, then bring their own questions into the conversation. That curiosity is the starting point, whether your audience already loves snakes or has never wanted to be near one.

Assemblies, classrooms, and school celebrations.

Bring Snake Encounters into the conversation when planning an assembly, classroom presentation, science program, PTA meeting, or achievement celebration. Each setting has its own audience and purpose. Telling Daryl what you're planning will ensure the right fit.

An audience gathered for a Snake Encounters school show

Comedy, magic, and real reptile education.

Daryl brings more than three decades of experience to the room. Meet the performer behind the show.

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Frequently asked questions

Which school events are a fit?

Assemblies, classrooms, science programs, PTA meetings, and achievement celebrations are all occasions to discuss with Daryl. Share your event goals and audience details when you inquire.

Can this support a particular lesson?

Tell Daryl the topic. Watch him run with the ball.

How much does a school program cost?

School programs within 200 miles one way of Lancaster start at $495 per show, plus travel from Lancaster at $0.76 per mile, rounded to the nearest $5. Educational programs, meet-and-greets, and photo/video shoots beyond 200 miles from Lancaster are quoted individually. Overnight bookings are also quoted individually. Multiple shows on the same day incur one travel charge. Ask about discounted per-show rates for three or four shows.

Let’s plan your school event.

Start with your date, location, and audience.

Call (945) 998-6910

DFW & North Texas

Where’s your event?

Choose your county for local booking details.

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