Birthday Parties
Celebrate someone’s special day in a wild way! Choose from a package party extravaganza that includes everything you need or a customizable DIY party adventure that lets you celebrate how you want.
Zoo Birthday Party Brochure & FAQsChoose Your Party!
Package parties include:
- All-day access to the Zoo
- Use of semi-private party space for 90 minutes, 2 hours, or 3 hours
- Tablecloths and eco-friendly plates, cups, napkins, and utensils – all complimentary
- Kid-friendly fare for everyone:
- Cheese pizza or hot dogs
- Ice cream treat
- Juice and water
- Downloadable party invitations
- Option to customize your party with exclusive extras!
The basic party package includes 15 guests and costs $550 for RWPZ members or $575 for non-members. Add additional guests for just $35 each. A guest is considered anyone over age 1 and includes both adults and children. Parties take place at 11 AM or 1:30 PM.
CUSTOMIZE with exciting extras like animal encounters, favor bags, and face painting (seasonal). See drop-down below to learn more.
READY TO BOOK? Contact GSales@rwpzoo.org and let us know your desired date(s) and times!
Daytime DIY parties include:
- All-day access to the Zoo for party guests
- Use of a semi-private party space for 90 minutes, 2 hours, or 3 hours.
- Ability to bring in their favorite activities, food, and party goods from home (limited exceptions apply).
- Downloadable party invitations
- Option to customize your party with exclusive extras!
DIY parties start at $445 and include 15 guests. Add additional guests for $20.00 per adult or $14.00 per child (ages 2-12). A guest is considered anyone over age 1 and includes both adults and children. Parties take place at 11 AM or 1:30 PM.
PLUS add on great extras like animal encounters, favor bags, and face painting. See drop-down below to learn more.
READY TO BOOK? Contact GSales@rwpzoo.org and let us know your desired date(s) and times!
Add these wild Zoo exclusives to make your party even more special:
- Animal encounter: Bring a little wild a little closer! Schedule a 15-20 minute meet-and-greet with a trained animal handler, who will be there to answer any questions you may have. You’ll work with our Ambassador Program staff to create a custom encounter experience, tailored just for your group! Some of our ambassador animals include bearded dragons, tortoises, armadillos, snakes, and more! PLUS, the guest of honor will receive a special birthday card, signed by our ambassador animals! $100.
- Double animal encounter: Why have one animal, when you can have two? This feature includes two of our animals (as described above) and a birthday card for an unforgettable experience! $175.
- Favor bags: Add on safari-themed favor bags for your guests! Goodies include slinky, coloring books, tattoos, small animal plush, and more!) $9 each
- Face Painting & Henna Art: Schedule a private artist to come work their magic for the first hour of your party! Choose from an array of beautiful designs, all presented to you in a look book at the party. This is a 60-minute experience. Starts at $225.
- All parties are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Both a completed contract and payment are required to book.
- When you’re ready to book, contact GSales@rwpzoo.org with the type of party, possible party dates/times, and we’ll send along the contract. Parties are booking FAST so schedule yours soon!
- Parties typically take place in one of the zoo’s outdoor tented locations. This way, you are protected from sun or showers, and never have to worry about a rain date. In winter, we do have an indoor location where we will schedule parties.
- Most of our zoo venues can accommodate up to 80 guests.
Special Events at Carousel Village
Or make Carousel Village the destination for your next event! We proudly host daytime/after-hours events, group visits, birthday parties and photo sessions.