Birthday Parties

Celebrate your birthday and make memories that will last a lifetime!

For information or questions, contact Program Registrar Melissa Greenawalt via email at

Types of Parties

Close Up with Critters

Private celebration in Trailhead Event and Educational Building for up to 20 people for up to two hours with 30-minute live animal program featuring two animals. Includes use of tables and chairs.
Cost: $300/member; $350/non-member
Max: 50 people

A Walk on the Wild Side

Enjoy a private celebration in the Trailhead Event and Educational Building for up to 20 people for up to two hours. Includes use of tables and chairs. Includes group admission to the live animal exhibit trail.
Cost: $340/member; $400/non-member
Max: 50 people

Wild Birthday Bash

Enjoy a private celebration in the Trailhead Event and Educational Building for up to 20 people for up to two hours. Includes use of tables and chairs. Meet two live animals up-close during a 30-minute program, plus get group admission to the live animal exhibit trail.
Cost: $425/member; $500/non-member
Max: 50 people

Please note that member or non-member designation refers to the person making the reservation. For groups larger than 20, there is an additional charge of $13 per person. An additional refundable $100 security deposit is required. All options are subject to availability. Advance payment is required to reserve. Any additional fees are due on the day of the party. Children age 3 and over are included in count. For the safety of our animals and other wildlife, please do not bring balloons.

Birthday Party Cancellations

A $25 administration fee will be charged for all cancellations. Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the reservation date will be issued a full refund (less $25 fee). Cancellations made 14-30 days prior to the reservation date will be issued a 50% refund (less $25 fee). Cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the reservation date will not be refunded.

Nate Halle, 05/25/24
Nice place. Very enjoyable for the kids
hi Take, 10/10/20
Great nature trail for kids. You can see approximately 10 animals in the trail for about 1 hour. A lot of educational resources in the exhibit. Additionally, there’s friendly crew.
dowling godin, 08/19/23
Super awesome place. Wild life is happy and healthy. Interactive exhibits making learning so much fun. The folks who work and volunteer are kind, caring and happy to be there. We got a membership and now we have access to a couple days at other science centers at discount and even free days for our family of 4.
Desiree Perez, 05/12/22
Visited with my significant other on May 9th. Was not busy at all! Has so many interactive exhibits to learn from. Though we are both adults, we enjoyed playing and reading all the information along the trail. Love the hands on learning, it's the perfect place for children to learn new things about animals and nature while having tons of fun (and seeing animals!). The animals looked happy, and the enclosures were very natural and large for them to roam around. Will definitely return in the future!
Sky daddy, 10/06/24
Took the kids for an adventure, they had the dinosaurs on the trails