The WILDEST birthday parties happen at the zoo!
Party packages create extraordinary experiences that your guests will long remember!
Party Packages:
Package includes:
- Admission for up to 20 people
- Use of pavilion for two hours
- One voucher per person: good for one ride on the Z.O. & O. Railroad or the Binda Conservation Carousel
- One souvenir cup per person
Retail value: $440
Package cost: $285
Package includes:
- Admission for up to 20 people
- Use of pavilion for two hours
- One voucher per person: good for one ride on the Z.O. & O. Railroad or the Binda Conservation Carousel
- One voucher per person: good for one lettuce leaf at Twiga Overlook
- One souvenir cup per person
Retail value: $500
Package cost: $325
Package includes:
- Admission for up to 20 people
- Use of pavilion for two hours
- One voucher per person: good for one ride on the Z.O. & O. Railroad or the Binda Conservation Carousel
- Pizza, lemonade, and water for up to 20 guests
- Symbolic animal ADOPT for the guest of honor
- One souvenir cup per person
Retail value: $690
Package cost: $450 + applicable food tax
Birthday Party FAQs:
Packages are based on up to 20 people (adults and children two years of age and older). For additional per-person costs, please speak to a Binder Park Zoo staff member.
Birthday Parties are only available during the zoo season. Party reservations must be made a minimum of three weeks in advance from date of visit.
Available times are 10:30am–12:30pm OR 2:00pm–4:00pm.
Meet zoo staff in Cross Administration Building to check in 30 minutes prior to starting your party.
The party must be cleaned up no longer than 15 minutes after the end time.
Buffets include tableware for each guest (disposable plates, napkins, and silverware).
- Pizza buffet: cheese and pepperoni pizza
- $160 plus applicable tax
Outside food and drink are permitted, but catering or food trucks are not. Guests will supply their own cake/cupcakes.
Grills and smokers are not allowed.
Balloons are not allowed for Birthday Parties.
Deposit and Cancellation Policy
- Birthday Party reservations must be made a minimum of three weeks in advance from date of visit.
- $100 deposit is required to hold date/space.
- Final headcount and payment is due seven business days prior to event.
- Cancellations occurring more than seven business days prior to event will be refunded deposit and per person cost.
- Cancellations occurring less than seven business days prior to event will forfeit deposit and per person cost.
- Separate food/catering cancellations policies apply.
Still have questions? Please call (269) 979-1351 or email groupsales@binderparkzoo.org.
Binder Park Zoo takes pride in being a conservation-minded organization, and we would like to invite you to “think green” when planning your upcoming Birthday Party event! Here are some ways you can make a big impact by choosing to provide items that are environmentally conscious!
1
Reduce plastic waste by offering reusable cups as a party favor that your guests can use at the party and take home with themselves after. We currently have water refill stations available in birthday party areas.
2
Purchase items in recycled paper packaging instead of plastic, such as the cake, cutlery, decorations, table covers, paper plates, and cups. Paper eventually breaks down in the environment, whereas plastic never will. Every single piece of plastic ever made still exists somewhere!
3
Be a smart consumer. Serve food and beverages that contain sustainable ingredients and do not contribute to habitat loss. Palm oil production has resulted in the decline of many endangered species of plants and animals. Control the ingredients offered at your party by baking the cake at home, especially if there are any allergies to consider.
4
Skip the single-use items like decorations, table covers, cutlery, and food containers. Have fun making your own decorations and table covers out of materials you already have at home. Use tableware and food containers that you can wash and reuse later.
5
In lieu of presents, you can ask your guests to purchase an “animal ADOPT” or make a donation to help our animals here at the zoo. The certificate and stuffed animal that accompany the ADOPTion can be presented at the party to the birthday child. This is a great way to show your support of the zoo and inspire others too!