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Looking for an amazing and unique experience for your child's next birthday party?  We’ve got it!

NEW!: Zoo Lights Birthday Parties for Kids

Denver Zoo offers birthday party packages that are purrfect for children ages 2-12 and will delight your more mature members as well. 

carouselWILD Birthday Parties include:

  • ZOOPER birthday party invitations
  • Zoo admission for your guests
  • A private, reserved Birthday Party room for up to 30 guests for one hour
  • A private interactive program with live animal encounters!
  • Zoo party décor - We decorate, you celebrate!
  • Souvenir party favors for each child
  • One carousel or train ride for each child
  • Special gift for the birthday child
  • 20% discount at Kibongi Market Gift Shop for each guest!

PRICING

BASE PACKAGE (10 children, 2 adults):
$275 for zoo members, $295 for non-members
            Additional children:                    $12 each
            Additional adult non-members:   $10 each
            Additional adult members:          FREE (must show membership card at gate)

Headcount and final payment are due a minimum of 5 days in advance of the party date.



carouselADD-ON OPTIONS
(see WILD Party Add-Ons sheet (76k PDF) for more info):
  • Guided Tour: Explore your child’s favorite area of the zoo (40 minutes)
  • Animal Craft Session: Children can create their own zoovenir to take home, led by zoo staff! (15 minutes)
  • Parachute Game: Animal-themed game led by a zoo educator (15 minutes)
  • Spray Tattoos: Staff will paint children with temporary tatoos of zoo animals
  • Pizzas and Drinks
  • Animal Cupcakes  

AVAILABILITY
Reservations must be made at least three weeks in advance and are available on a first come, first served basis.  Base package payment in full is due at the time of reservation and is non-refundable.

  • Saturday & Sunday - 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 3 p.m., year-round
  • Monday - Friday at 5 p.m. May-September
  • Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. September-May. 
  • Birthday parties will not be available on Free Days.  2010 Blackout days are January 9, January 18, February 7, February 16, October 13, October 21, November 7 and November 13. 

MORE QUESTIONS?
No problem!  Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (60k PDF) sheet for helpful information regarding WILD Themed Parties.  Please email us at birthday@denverzoo.org if we can be of further assistance.

READY TO REGISTER?
Click here for our WILD Birthday Parties Reservation Request (43k PDF).  It will walk you through the choices you need to make before registering and give you options for faxing, emailing or calling us to place a reservation.  

carouselNEW!: Zoo Lights Birthday Parties for Kids

Have a winter birthday child in your household? What better way to celebrate than at Zoo Lights? Zoo Lights Birthday Parties are available evenings at 5:30 p.m. from December 11 through January 3, excluding December 24, 25 and 31.

Base package (10 children, 2 adults): $300 for zoo members, $325 for non-members. Additional adults are $10 each. Additional children are $8 each.

A Zoo Lights Birthday Party includes:

  • Zoo birthday party invitations
  • Zoo Lights admission for your guests
  • A private, reserved Birthday Party room from 5:30-8:30pm (maximum 30 guests)
  • A private, 30-minute interactive program with live Animal Encounters
  • Winter décor, including tableware (we decorate, you celebrate!)
  • Souvenir party favors for each child
  • One carousel ride token for each child
  • Special gift for the birthday child
  • 20% discount at Kibongi Market Gift Shop for each guest

Please note that party dates during Zoo Lights are limited, so schedule your party today!

READY TO REGISTER FOR A ZOO LIGHTS PARTY?
Click here for our Zoo Lights Birthday Parties Reservation Request.  It will walk you through the choices you need to make before registering and give you options for faxing, emailing or calling us to place a reservation.  

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