Birthday Parties

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.

In Season Birthday Package
(Weekends Only, April 6 - September 29)

Yearly Member Price- $699 / Non-Member Price- $849

Packages must be booked at least 3 weeks in advance

Includes

All Day Zoo Admission for 24 guests

Party Space for 1 ½ Hours

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

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

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.

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.

Treetop Adventures Cub Climb Zip Line Birthday Package
(March-October)

Yearly Member Price- $549 / Non-Member Price- $699

Packages must be booked at least 3 weeks in advance

Includes

Cub Climb ropes course for 10 kids (one adult chaperone)

All Day Zoo Admission for guests

Party space for 2 hours

Cupcake per guest

Capri Suns & Water

Slice of Pizza per Guest

All kids going on the ropes course must be at least 4 years old, and measure between 36″ and 60″ tall. Children must be accompanied from the ground by an adult.

Menu enhancements and attractions add-ons are available for additional fees.

Day

Only available on Saturday and Sunday

Time

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location (outside)

Picnic Pavilion at Treetop Adventures

Additional Guests

$50.00 per additional guests.

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.  Parties are held rain or shine so prepare to dress appropriately for the season.

Please Note: Food and refreshments provided by EPZ are not guaranteed to be allergy-friendly. If you have specific allergy needs, please make an event staff member aware by contacting treetop@elmwoodparkzoo.org.

Birthday Party Add-ons

Interested in adding additional food items to your party? View our our birthday party add-on information below.

Frequently Asked Questions

View our our birthday party information link below for FAQ and more details on Elmwood Park Zoo’s birthday parties. 

Contact

Call 610.277.3827 or email treetop@elmwoodparkzoo.org to speak with our event planner about your party.

Treetop Adventures Zoofari Birthday Package
(March-October)

Yearly Member Price- $549 / Non-Member Price- $699

Packages must be booked at least 3 weeks in advance

Includes

Zoofari course for up to 10 adults or children

All Day Zoo Admission for guests

Party space for 2 Hours

Cupcake per Guest

Water 

Slice of pizza per Guest

All guests going on the course must be at least 54″ tall. Children 15 and under must be accompanied in the trees by an adult. Cub Climb ropes course for 10 kids (one adult chaperone)

Menu enhancements and attractions add-ons are available for additional fees.

Day

Only available on Saturday and Sunday

Time

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location (outside)

Picnic Pavilion at Treetop Adventures

Additional Guests

$59.95 per additional non member guest. $49.95 per additional yearly member guest.

Birthday Party Add-ons

Interested in adding additional food items to your party? View our our birthday party add-on information below.

Frequently Asked Questions

View our our birthday party information link below for FAQ and more details on Elmwood Park Zoo’s birthday parties. 

Contact

Call 610.277.3827 or email treetop@elmwoodparkzoo.org to speak with our event planner about your party.