The Animals bring colorful character, long tradition, and family-friendly energy to the parade route.
The Animals are one of Tripoli’s most distinctive character-based parade units. Their playful appearance and long-running public presence help make Tripoli feel memorable, approachable, and lively to families and spectators.
A long-running character unit with family-friendly appeal.
Dating to the mid-1960s, the Animals have become one of the most recognizable public-facing groups associated with Tripoli Shriners.
They help turn parade appearances into something more vivid and enjoyable, especially for children and families who remember the visual character the unit brings.
Contacts: Ron Gustafson, Bob Ferguson, Aaron Ferguson, Nathan Devermann
Character units help Tripoli connect emotionally with the public.
The Animals add a playful side to Tripoli’s public identity, balancing ceremony and tradition with warmth, color, and crowd appeal.
That kind of visibility matters because it helps people remember the organization with affection and curiosity rather than distance.
What they bring
- Strong visual personality on the parade route
- Family-friendly public appeal
- Long roots in Tripoli tradition
- A memorable character presence within the lineup