>What to Expect
The birthday party package includes balloon animals and my Zox of the Forest show. The show consists of a puppet show using a puppet theatre, music, storytelling, and juggling. My shows are highly interactive, playful and imaginative. I also do theme shows about the forest, dinosaurs, ocean, and jungle.
Set List
I perform original songs, plus cover songs like Octopus (Slippery Fish), Baby Beluga, The Cat Came Back, Old MacDonald, Row, Row Row Your Boat, Mother Goose songs, Shake Your Sillies Out, and many others. The set list depends upon the age of the audience. The songs must be age appropriate.
Setup Requirements
For big shows (bigger than 50 children), I need a microphone for my voice and either another microphone for my guitar or I need to plug my guitar into the sound system.
About the Vendor
David Cooper has been a children’s performer for many years. In 1998, he created a character called Zox of the Forest, which was inspired by David’s love of the forest and the Dr Seuss character “ The Lorax”. In his shows, Zox shares his love of the forest through songs, stories, skits, and his puppet friends. Zox also juggles and does balloon art. Zox of the Forest has performed at many venues including fairs and festivals, schools, libraries, corporations, community and shopping centres and at many birthday parties. His shows are entertaining, educational and lots of fun! Zox does both roving performances and stage shows.
David Cooper has added a new character, the Easter Bunny. The last few years, the Easter Bunny has performed his show at childcares. The show consists of skits, storytelling and music. Also the Easter Bunny brings a basket of chocolate eggs for the children.
Mimy F.
November 26, 2023 at 12:59 pmZox of the Forest was incredibly patient with a group of very active six years old. The children participated in the puppet show, singing and dancing with him. He stayed longer than the agreed time making balloon animals for all the kids. We thought his performance was great.
Helpful ReviewVanessa Z.
April 9, 2023 at 12:29 pmGreat Fun!
Helpful ReviewWe had a great time with David. He engaged with the children (2-4 years old) and played a lot of songs that we love! I definitely would recommend to others. He came early to set up and started late to allow for more guests to arrive. He also stayed after to blow up fun balloons for the kids! It was a great birthday, thank you again David!
Cristina R.
July 4, 2020 at 11:30 amIt was perfect for one year old babies!
Helpful ReviewDavid sang few songs with his guitar and then made one balloon per child. I believe for little kids is good.
Nicole D.C.
December 28, 2019 at 7:00 pmhe was great!
Helpful ReviewHe kept 10 kiddos entertained for over an hour and ensured everyone had balloon. He was awesome!
Mary S.
November 2, 2019 at 11:00 pmWell Done!
He came on time, with his costume, which caught kids attention 👍accommodate all kids and make sure that everybody got balloon. The puppet show is good and the songs was fun.
Kids have a good time with Zox of the Forest.
Helpful ReviewJennifer
April 28, 2019 at 6:26 pmEngaging and fun
Helpful ReviewGood variety of songs and puppets. Interactive and welcoming.
H B.
March 11, 2019 at 2:01 pmKids birthday
Helpful ReviewGreat for kids under 5. Kept them entertained for an hour…with puppet show…songs..and balloon animals.
Aleisha R.
July 31, 2018 at 11:34 amGreat!!!
Helpful ReviewFox was fantastic. On time and prepared.
Maribeth L.
May 28, 2018 at 8:46 pmHe was very patient with the kids! And really took interest in what they were saying was very friendly and kind
Helpful ReviewCatherine W.
December 4, 2017 at 2:45 pmKid’s Loved him
Helpful ReviewZox was great, I hired him for my daughter’s seventh birthday. He kept all 14 kids attention for the hour. Loved how he interacted, we had 2 special needs children and he kept them focused and engaged throughout the show. The ballloons and drawings were a nice addition and so glad that he made extras for the balloons that got popped.
Daniela K.
March 2, 2017 at 2:03 pmGreat entertainment, not overwhelming for the children
Helpful ReviewChildren payed attention and had lot of fun. Zox is very calm and patient and has a very well structure show so the children can esasily follow it without mayor distractions.