The mundane video-chat conferencing calls many are forced to hold in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic can now be upgraded thanks to a special donkey at Peace N Peas Farm.
The 8-year-old miniature donkey, named Mambo, can now be rented out to attend company conference calls to add a spark of joy to the meeting. According to Francie Dunlap, Mambo’s owner, the camera-friendly donkey is “like a pesky little brother” that “doesn’t let anyone relax too long."
Pean N Peas Farms also lets customers virtually rent out other animals from the including three horses — Heeren, Zeus, and Eddie — as well as chicken and ducks. Consumers can book online to reserve a 10-minute virtual meeting for $50 USD.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Virtual Animal Rentals
- Businesses and individuals are looking to add a spark of joy to their remote meetings and are turning towards virtual animal rentals as a solution.
- Novelty Remote Experiences
- As remote working becomes the norm, people are seeking out ways to break up the monotony and are willing to pay for unique experiences like renting out a donkey to crash their virtual meeting.
- Livestreamed Animal Interaction
- With the success of virtual animal rentals, there is an opportunity for companies to create a new type of interactive experience by live streaming animal interactions.
Sectors Adopting This
- Event Planning
- Event planning companies can offer unique virtual experiences, like virtual animal rentals, to give remote events an edge and set them apart from standard video conferences.
- Agriculture
- Agriculture businesses and farms can offer a new revenue stream by renting out their animals for virtual meetings, appealing to a new market interested in novel experiences.
- Animal Tourism
- As travel restrictions continue, animal tourism companies can pivot to offer virtual animal experiences, like interacting with rented donkeys, to continue generating revenue and provide unique offerings to customers.
