Abstract: An animal simulator having electroactive polymer assemblies and a control system connected to the assemblies is disclosed. An animal simulator is constructed and arranged to mimic selected anatomy. It includes a substrate; an electroactive polymer assembly, within the substrate, the electroactive polymer assembly being comprised of at least one electroactive polymer and at least one electrode. A circuit is in operative communication with the electrode such that the electroactive polymer assembly deflects upon receipt of a signal through the circuit. The deflection simulates anatomy. The animal simulator further comprising a sensor, within the simulator, with the sensor being in operative communication with the circuit.