Hassle-free, fun-filled party experiences – all in one place!
From castles to candyfloss, we plan, deliver & delight across Johannesburg
13+ Years | 10,000+ Happy Kids | 240+ Google Reviews


Oxana Van Der Berg - founder and owner

The Story Behind Wild Childs...
Back in February 2013, when I was five months pregnant with my second child, Alexei, I was unexpectedly retrenched from my job at an investment bank.
Once the initial shock wore off, I started to wonder if it was actually a blessing in disguise. Maybe it was the push I needed to do something I truly loved.


Ever since my daughter Daniella was born in 2008, I had been obsessed with planning children's parties. While my friends joked that they barely had the time or energy to organise a birthday celebration, I was happily researching themes, venues and ideas seven or eight months in advance!
So I decided to turn my passion into a business.
I built a website, started a Facebook page (and later Instagram, which quickly became my favourite), and slowly began building relationships with entertainers, suppliers and venues that I knew I could trust. Little by little, Wild Childs grew.
As the years went by, I invested in more equipment, expanded our range of jumping castles, water slides, soft play, party hire equipment and entertainment, hired an incredible team, and built a business I'm genuinely proud of.
Today, more than 13 years later, Wild Childs has helped create thousands of happy memories for families across Johannesburg and Pretoria. Although the business has grown tremendously, one thing has never changed — I still get excited about every party we help bring to life.
One of my favourite parts of this job is hearing from happy parents after a successful party. Knowing that we've helped make a child's special day even more memorable makes all the hard work worthwhile.
I also attend plenty of children's parties myself (this time as a guest!), which helps me keep up with new themes, products and trends. It means we're always looking for fresh ideas and continually adding exciting new equipment to our range.
As a parent myself, I understand that every family has a budget. I also know that, regardless of what that budget is, every parent wants to give their child a birthday they'll remember.
That's why we've created a wide range of party options to suit different budgets without compromising on quality, cleanliness or service.
Whether you're hiring a jumping castle, water slide, soft play, entertainers or planning a full party setup, our goal is always the same: to make the process as easy, reliable and stress-free as possible.
Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. We'd love the opportunity to help make your child's next celebration one to remember.
Love,
Oxana

