Birthday Parties

Plan the wildest birthday party your child and their friends won't forget. Experience a true Zoo animal adventure, and leave all the details to us!

Everyone on your Birthday Party guest list will receive free admission to the Zoo for the entire day! Parties are held for one hour in the historic Crooked House at your scheduled party time. Parties are available at 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. daily. Special evening times available during Wild Wednesdays (June, July and August).

 

Zoorific Party Package for 12

$90 Members / $140 Non-members

• Admission for 12 party guests and 2 chaperones
• Special Zoo-wide birthday welcome
• Memory shirt for birthday child
• Ice-cream sundae and punch for 12 guests
• Table settings (tablecloth,napkins,spoons,cups)
• Free use of wagon to transport gifts
• Over 300 animals celebrating your special day!

Discounted train and pony tickets are available for you birthday group!

 

Ultimate Party Package

$140 Members / $190 Non-members

The Zoorific Party Package above plus:

• Train Rides for 12 and 2 adult chaperones
• Pony Rides for 12 (riders must be under 100lbs)
• Treat Bags for 12

Check out our Birthday Brochure for additional add-ons to your party.

Need lunch for your group? Call ahead to order and have lunch served during your party!

A $20 ($40 for ultimate) non-refundable deposit must be submitted to secure your date and party time. The deposit will be applied to your final bill. In the event of cancellation and/or reschedule, the party must be canceled within 2 hours prior to start to receive deposit credit toward new re-scheduled time. Parties go on as planned in the event of rain, but if you wish to reschedule (and to retain your deposit credit) you must call in and cancel to 475.6741 ext 147 to speak to the Safari Cafe who prepares your party. All no-call/no-shows forfeit deposit.

Note: For the safety of children and due to fire code regulations, the Crooked House has a maximum capacity of 16 people. Also, for the safety of our animals, no candles, balloons, or Pinatas of any kind are allowed.

Party spots fill quickly, so make your reservations today by calling 475.6741, ext. 120 or email questions only to our visitor services department.

Animal Adoption on your Birthday Party Day

For an additional $75, you can include a Premium Animal Adoption!

This special package includes everything found in a traditional Birthday Party, plus the chance to have a special 15 minute visit with the adopted animal species and a zookeeper. This package is good for up to 12 individuals, and will be scheduled immediately before or after your birthday party (sorry, Animal Adoptons can not occur at the Crooked House).

The Birthday Child will receive:

• an Animal Fun Facts bookmark
• an Adoption Certificate
• a Fact Sheet about your animal
• a Mini-Plush animal from our selected
• a 4x6 Photograph of your animal
• $5 in McDonald's gift coupons

All of the Zoo's animals are available for adoption.*

*Sorry, Humboldt penguins only available at the $25, $50 and $500 adoption levels in 2010.

To book your party, contact visitor services at 402.475.6741, ext. 120.