Wings over the Rainforest selects its performers for types of animals that will enjoy the social environment of the audience during show, and not endure undue stress during the travel process or during a performance. Prior to a show each animal will receive adequate amounts of environmental exposure training, thus helping them to feel safe and secure in all types of new environments, both indoors and outdoors. To better prepare them we organize travel trips to pet stores, hardware stores, clothing stores, friend and family homes, hiking trips, and beach trips.
They will become acclimatized to both small groups of people, as well as larger groups, and will already be enjoying these environments prior to coming to a show. Each animal receives specialized training to prepare them for their unique role in our show. We select each performer to allow them to excel to the best of their ability, with training tricks that best match their own unique talents and interests. Training may include trick training; socialization, and environmental exposure.