Save up to $500 on your Birthday Package by purchasing a zoo membership today!
To qualify for the discounted member rate, your zoo membership must be active at the time of booking. Members receive a $150 discount on the Outdoor Pavilion Party Package and a $500 discount on the Indoor Lodge Party Package.
The zoo is a unique and fun destination to throw an animal-themed birthday bash! We take care of all of the details so you can sit back and enjoy your child’s special day, while creating a one-of-a-kind experience they’ll always remember. Each party package also includes all-day zoo access!
Questions? Email our Guest Experiences Manager at birthdays@elmwoodparkzoo.org.
Outdoor Pavilion Birthday Party Package
(Weekends Only, April - September)
Yearly Member Price- $699 / Non-Member Price- $899
Packages must be booked at least 3 weeks in advance
Includes
All Day Zoo Admission for 24 guests
Party Space for 1 ½ Hours
15 Minute Animal Greet
Carousel Ticket per Guest
Slice of Pizza per Guest
Cupcake per Guest
Capri Sun and Water
Elmwood Park Zoo Attendant
Digital Party Invitation
Plush Animal for One Birthday Child
Time
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location
1/2 of Calle Mae Pavilion per package (Located outdoors beneath a covered pavilion)
Additional Guests
$25.95 per additional guest, up to a maximum of 45 total guests in your party. If you have more than 45 guests, you are able to purchase a second party package, based on availability.
Add-ONS
Additional plush for celebrants available for $20 each
Menu enhancements and attraction add-ons are available for additional fees
Zoo-provided food and refreshments are not guaranteed to be allergy-friendly
Indoor Lodge Birthday Party Package
(Weekends Only, April - September)
Yearly Member Price- $1,750 $1,600 / Non-Member Price- $2,250 $2,100
Packages must be booked at least 3 weeks in advance
Includes
All Day Zoo Admission for 40 guests
Party Space for 2 Hours
30 Minute Animal Show (2 Animals)
Carousel Ticket per Guest
Slice of Pizza per Guest
Cupcake per Guest
Capri Sun and Water
Elmwood Park Zoo Attendant
Digital Party Invitation
Plush Animal & Gift Bag for One Birthday Child
Time
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location
A private, climate-controlled indoor space
Additional Guests
$35.95 per additional guest, up to a maximum of 64 total guests in your party. If you have more than 64 guests, please look at our Outdoor Pavilion Birthday Party Package.
Add-ONS
Additional plush for celebrants available for $20 each
Menu enhancements and attraction add-ons are available for additional fees
Zoo-provided food and refreshments are not guaranteed to be allergy-friendly
We do offer an expanded Tosco’s Menu (hamburgers, salads, sandwiches, etc) for event bookings that are primarily adults.
Compare Packages
Outdoor Pavilion Birthday Party Package
Indoor Lodge Birthday Party Package
Price
Member - $699
Non-Member - $899
Member - $1,750 $1,600
Non-Member - $2,250 $2,100
Time
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM -3:30 PM
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Duration
1.5 Hours
2 Hours
Guests
24
40
Animal
15 Minute Greet
30 Minute Animal Show
Location
Outdoor Pavilion
Indoor Private Lodge
Additional Guests
21 at $25.95 pp
24 at $35.95 pp
Pizza
✓
✓
Cupcakes
✓
✓
Water Bottles / Juice Boxes
✓
✓
Animal Plush for Birthday Child
✓
✓
Payments
A 50% deposit payment is required at the time of booking. You will be contacted by our Group Experiences Manager after your booking to coordinate your party. Your remaining balance is due in full the Monday before your party date. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Parties are held rain or shine. The party location is outdoors beneath a covered pavilion. Parties are booked to a full schedule and cannot be rescheduled.
Birthday Party Add-ons
Interested in adding additional food items to your party? View our our birthday party add-on information below.
Additional Party Information
Contact
Call 610.277.3825 ext. 243 or email birthdays@elmwoodparkzoo.org to speak with our event planner about your party.