Carriages Camels and Critters LLC

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night 🎄We just wrapped up our last live Nativity scene and petting zoo for 2024. Valmon and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas. We hope you enjoy the pictures from events this past week.

12/18/2024

Do you long for a quiet country living surrounded by animals? We are accepting applications for our 33 ft travel trailer with living room slide out. Rent is free in exchange for part-time help with our petting zoo animals and carriage horses. Here are the details

Edited to add - there is no official application. To apply please send me a message here or email the business account. Include a little about yourself, your experience with animals, and why you would be a good fit for the job. I will be accepting applications through next week.

1. The trailer, electric, water, and trash are included. You are responsible for the rest such as your own food, propane, Internet, and cell phone.
2. In exchange for rent, you will work 65 hours per month (we are happy to work with your schedule to figure out times that work for both of us. You do not need to work here everyday)
3. During busy times of the year we will pay you hourly for any extra time you choose to work.
4. Maximum occupancy of 2 people.
5. Applicants must have an additional source of income (a job, retirement income, disability, anything that will pay for you to cover your bills), a vehicle, and a driver's license.
6. Due to open water ponds, livestock, and exotic animals on the premises absolutely no children under 12.
7. Parking available for an additional livestock, horse, or work trailer if you want to bring one.
8. Pasture board available for 1 horse (mare or gelding only) for an additional 18 hours of work per month.

12/18/2024

Sing it with me, "All I want for Christmas is Roo 🎶🎄" starring Roopert.

12/16/2024

These pictures are from last night's live nativity scene at Shiner FUMC.

12/15/2024

Day 2 of Christmas in Downtown Cuero was damp but fun. Baxter Black gave camel kisses to everyone who would accept one while the goats frolicked festooned in their festive finery. I enjoyed jingling all the way through the petting zoo in the new elf costume I sewed. It was a great event and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year.

12/14/2024

Yesterday's rain cleared up just in time for the Christmas in Downtown Cuero celebration. It's happening again today. The petting zoo will be open from noon to 8 pm. Also be sure to stop by our Texas sleigh (next to Santa's house) to get a great photo opportunity.

12/03/2024

We are sad to announce that A Night in Bethlehem in Hondo, TX has been cancelled this year. If anyone needs a petting zoo or live Nativity animals this Friday or Saturday we are available.

We are very sad to say this years “ANIB” has been cancelled due to high probabilities of rain on both nights. With live animals and handmade sets/props we don’t want to risk potential destruction of all the hard work that has been put into making this event so special and beautiful. We hope to see you in the future. Merry CHRISTmas!

12/02/2024

The Christmas season kicked off this weekend with the Festival of Lights in Hallettsville. Santa Goat pulled the Sleigh again this year while the petting zoo animals nibbled snacks and gave camel kisses.

10/31/2024

We enjoyed seeing so many of you last night at the Fall Festival at the Church of Christ on Airline Dr. If you missed us last night or had so much fun you want to do it again. We will be at Northside Baptist Church this evening from 6 - 8 pm (weather permitting of course).

10/22/2024

10/21/2024

On Saturday we had the pleasure of being a part of the "Under the Big Top" Soiree at the Hangar Hotel & Conference Center. Mr Humphrey posed for pictures with the guests while Baxter gave baby camel kisses. If you love aviation you need to check out this fun themed hotel in Fredericksburg, TX. It feels like stepping back into the 1940's. The Pilot's Club (they let Camel Handler's in too) has live music, hors d'oeuvres, and bar service every weekend. They also offer USO dances with a live orchestra several times a year. While you can fly directly there they also have plenty of parking for cars. The hotel does not allow children, smoking, or pets (but they made an exception for the camels). I encourage you all to check out this fun hidden gem of a hotel. To make reservations call and tell them the "camel people" sent you. They will even provide you with coffee, juice, and breakfast scones in the morning.

10/10/2024

Marvin and I are patiently waiting for Little Texas and Aaron Watson to perform at the Austin County Fair Association. The show starts at 7, so there's still time to get here.

10/09/2024

Come and Take It Celebration was a blast. We hope you all had as much fun in the petting zoo as we did putting it on. Here are a few pictures from the event. We are already looking forward to next year's Come and Take It.

10/05/2024

Victoria folks we will be at Tejas Fest on the Historic DeLeon Plaza until 5 pm today.

10/04/2024

We are getting ready to see everyone starting this evening at 5 pm at the Come and Take It Celebration.

https://gonzalestexas.com/events/petting-zoo-2/

🌟 A HUGE thank you to our Lone Star Sponsor Burchard Abstract Company for supporting the Come and Take It Celebration ! 🐾🎉 Your generous sponsorship made the Petting Zoo a special experience for families and kids of all ages. 🐑🐓🐇
We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to helping make this event a memorable one for our community. Your support means the world to us! 🌟🙌

View the grounds map and schedule here: https://gonzalestexas.com/come-and-take-it/

09/18/2024

Baxter Black here, you probably think I spend all my time in the petting zoo. I wanted to tell you about my adventures at the Colorado County Fair. From my petting zoo spot I watched all of the Lil' Plunkett Circus performances. I checked out the circus 🎪 and met Rachel, the owner. She's really tall and good at holding my bottles. I wonder if she needs a camel act? From there I went to see the Texas Dream Band. The dance floor had plenty of room for me and Mom. All that dancing made us hot and thirsty so we headed over to J & R Concessions for snow cones. I tried the Blue Raspberry it was ok, but Dad got a cherry snow cone. That one was my favorite I gave it 2 humps up. After my stroll around the fair it was time to go back to the petting zoo. I'm not a fan of big crowds, so the best time to catch me out on a stroll is in the mornings. If you see me please stop and say hi.