Who We Are
Squeals on Wheels is an old-fashioned family business founded from a love of animals. Meet our dedicated family members and passionate team who bring joy to events with our petting zoo services. Learn more about our background, team, and ongoing family involvement.
We are a Proudly Veteran-Owned, Old-Fashioned Family Business
Our business was born from a deep love of animals and a passion for sharing that joy with friends and family. As a veteran- and women-owned business, we take pride in fostering a family-oriented atmosphere rooted in care, connection, and community. While raising our five children, they all played an active role in our events and cared for the animals on our farm. Today, our daughter Chelsea owns the petting zoo Tiny Tails to You in Texas, and Tyler owns Rent-a-Coop in Maryland. Marlena, a nurse practitioner at a children’s hospital, continues to help with animal therapy events, while Grant lives in Germany with his wife Kate, and Raquel resides in Colorado with her fiancé. Though spread across the globe, our children love visiting the farm with their families and staying connected to the zoo’s mission.
Now, many of our event team members are students and teachers who share our love for animals and children. We remain committed to fostering a family-business environment, ensuring our team feels as involved and valued as our own children once were.
Warm Regards,
Jill and John Phillips
Owners, Squeals on Wheels
Our team
John is the co-owner of Squeals on Wheels and he loves doing odd jobs around the farm and assisting our staff members with heavy lifting! He primarily takes care of the animals and farm property.
Jill is the co-owner of Squeals on Wheels and she loves taking care of our animals, camping, hiking, and assisting families with adopting baby pigs!
OUR children
Tyler and his wife, Diana, own Rent-a-Coop. Watch our son's RentACoop business on CBS Sunday Morning
Raquel lives in Colorado and enjoys hiking and personal fitness!
Grant, currently lives in Germany with his wife, Kate, and their dog, Bo.
Marlena and her dog, Sneakers! Works as a registered nurse with children.
