How expensive is it to have Byron Bear appear for us?
A. Byron’s preference is to concentrate around the Central United States Bear Population. Byron will travel at no expense to Sponsors up to 300 miles from our offices near Sapulpa, Oklahoma, appearing at your event for $600 a day, $400 if you supply the security and bear handler. You would normally be paying $800 to $1000/day to use a special effects animal. You can triple this amount if you consider using a live animal in your production rather than a practical special effects one. Animal Impersonators, as defined under the Department of Labors Dictionary of Occupational Titles (amuse. & rec.) 159.047-018. According to The US National Average Salary typically receive $100/hr. Actors for such elaborate costumes are specialists at their trade. Because our performer donates his time AND his Special Effects Animal, to help with our mission, we are able to provide you with the bear AND a handler at $600/day plus accommodations for each event and it’s totally tax deductible. If you can supp
