Meet the team

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Abel’s Animal Imitations

Some of Our Animal Stars

  • Peanut and Jelly

    Peanut and her sister, Butter, are boh Khaki Cambell Ducks. They love to play, swim and follow Abel everywhere.

    Two brown ducks standing on hay, with one duck in the foreground and one in the background, against a backdrop of black and white curtains.

  • Precious and Nymph

    Playful, loving, always ready to snuggle—this mum and daughter duo are adorable. Head strokes and kisses are their favorites.

    Two rabbits sitting on hay with a blurred background.

  • Cleopatra

    Fun, friendly and soft as velvet, Cleopatra is our queen. This cute girl loves adventures and snuggles.

    Black rabbit lying on a bed of hay with a light-colored wall in the background.

  • The BFG

    He’s a big ball of fluffy goodness. That’s why he’s called the BFG. And, oh boy, does this bunny love a hug. You can’t miss him with his tiger stripes and large floppy ears.

    Colorful rabbit with large ears eating hay

  • JoJo and Coco

    Talkative, social and silly. Our two gorgeous guinea pigs are both sisters. Originally adopted from an animal shelter, they now love life at the petting zoo.

    Two guinea pigs resting on hay with a plain background.

  • Strawberry, Cherry and Chipmunk

    This little family is curious, playful and friendly. Mom Strawberry loves socializing with new people. While her cheeky kiddies Cherry and Chipmunk are always playing hide and seek or burying themselves in the timothy grass in their cage.

    Three guinea pigs, two white with brown patches and one brown with white belly, sitting on hay.

  • Spartacus and Zoro

    The living is slow and easy for these guys. Days spent munching on hibiscus flowers and grapes or getting their shells massaged. They don’t have teeth but watch out because they might mistake your finger for a carrot and bite down.

    Two tortoises resting on dry grass, facing forward.

  • Foxy and Lucy

    Say hello to our Lionhead bunny sisters. They are the sweetest girls who love to sit quietly on your lap. Lucy is curious and cuddly. Foxy is fun and spunky. They love hopping around their bunny condo chasing each other and playing tag.

    Two rabbits resting on hay, wearing colorful sombreros with pom-pom trim.

  • Ashton

    Our Chinchilla, Ashton is soft and energetic and is often mistaken for a ninja with his jumping acrobatics. Originally from an animal shelter, he’s now happily settled in his new home. Offer him raisons and you’ll have him eating out of your hand.

    A chinchilla sitting on a bed of hay against a gray background.

  • Pinto

    Pinto is one of our bearded dragons. He loves to slurp up crickets and meal worms with his long tongue. He’s scaly and rough to touch, but he has a heart of gold. He love to just hang out on Abel’s shoulders. He has a lot of curiosity and loves to explore new environments.

    Close-up of a brown iguana with spiky skin and textured scales, resting on green grass with blurred green foliage in the background.
A person with dark hair, glasses on their head, wearing a blue shirt, holding a small turtle, with a lizard on their shoulder, in a garden with green plants and flowers.
“Abel has such a sweet touch with not only the animals but with people too. It was truly a highlight for all of us. It was just so special. I’m left trying to brainstorm a reason to have another party in the future!”
— Meghan. Party Animals Customer

Abel Swanson

Ever since Abel was a child, he dreamed of working with Animals. Adopted at the age of seven, Abel had a tough start in life as an orphan in Burundi. When he moved to Santa Barbara he quickly made friends with all the pet animals. And, was soon asking his family to get more bunnies and ducks. He was also a fast learner. By his 9th birthday, he was caring for his first flock of chickens. Fast-forward a few years and Abel now runs this petting zoo—his dream job. All the animals in our petting zoo are Abel’s special pets and they’re lovingly cared for by our family in our backyard. When Abel’s not busy running party animal events, you’ll find him hanging out with his loyal sidekick Peanut, the duck.

  • A young man with curly brown hair holding a white bunny rabbit with black markings outdoors on a sunny day, standing beside a leafy green hedge and a white building.

    Isaiah

    Isaiah is a Santa Barbara native, and a student at Santa Barbara High School. He plays football for the SB Dons. Isaiah is a great sous chef for his dad’s catering business and in his free time you might find Isaiah hanging out with his friends or playing video games.

  • A young woman smiling and holding a fluffy, orange rabbit outdoors with green ivy and plants in the background.

    Selah

    She loves children and animals and we love having her on our team. Selah attends Dos Pueblos High School and she enjoys theater and singing. Selah’s family owns Parker Clay, a company based in Santa Barbara that creates jobs and supports organizations in Ethiopia where Selah is from.

  • A young woman with curly hair and a blue bandana holding a black and white rabbit outdoors in a backyard with trees and a wooden fence in the background.

    Bleu

    You will be sure to enjoy Bleu‘s sweet personality and her winning smile. Not only does Bleu love working with Party Animals, but she also volunteers around the farm, giving our animals lots of special attention.ere

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