Birthday Parties

Birthdays here at the Cincinnati Zoo are truly special and unique! We provide an experience and atmosphere you can only get at the zoo!

Birthday parties are available on select Saturdays & Sundays from 11am-1pm or 2pm-4pm. You can check availability here and reserve your date!

Reserve your date

If your date is not available, please see below for our Zoo-It-Yourself packages available any day!

For additional questions, please reach out to: [email protected]

Birthday Packages

All Birthday Party Packages Include:

Includes 10 Any-Age Zoo admission tickets* for your party date
Animal Plush Certificate ($23.99 value)
Parking included ($10 value)**

Education rooms have access to Discovery Forest where our sloths live!

*All birthday parties require adult supervision. All patrons, including parents, entering the Zoo must have an admission ticket.

**Parking fee included for all adult guests. Parking spots cannot be guaranteed due to limited capacity. On busy days, we recommend telling your guests to arrive early.

Education Room

Available select Sundays only

$250 for Members

$300 for Non-Members

Space for up to 25 people

Complimentary Animal Encounter

Frisch’s Theater

Available select Sundays only

$400 for Members

$450 for Non-Members

Space up to 80 people

Complimentary Animal Encounter

Twiga Camp

Available select Sundays only

$750 for Members

$800 for Non-Members

Space for up to 100 people

Complimentary Giraffe feeding

Lale’enok Hut

Available Saturdays, April – October

$250 for Members

$300 for Non-Members

Space for up to 40 people

Complimentary Giraffe feeding

Zoo It Yourself Birthday Party

This package does not reserve a private space at the Zoo for your group.

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$150 for Members

$200 for Non Members

Includes 10 Any-Age Zoo admission tickets for your party date
Animal Plush Certificate ($23.99 value)

Optional Add-Ons

Add Zoo Admission for an additional $10.00 each (Adult or Child)
Add Kanga Klimb high ropes course tickets for $15 per person
Add Unlimited Rides for an additional $6.00 each (includes Safari Train and Conservation Carousel)
Add Parking for an additional $6.00 each
Add Zoo Keys for an additional $3.00 each
Zoo Bucks never expire and may be spent anywhere at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden from admission to membership or even a bite to eat!
Face Painter (1 hour) – $120
Additional ½ hour rental – $50.00 per 30 mins.

FAQs

Can I bring outside food for my party?

A: All food must be provided by the Cincinnati Zoo’s Caterer, SSA. * Please make sure to provide us with any allergies that anyone may have. *

However, outside desserts or cakes may be provided by the birthday host.

What ages are your parties best suited for?

A: Our parties are best suited for children, aged 3 to 10. We are able to book parties for adults as well, however, the programming is based on children. For a more customized experience, please reach out to our Private Events Team

Can I bring decorations?

A: Yes, you can! The only restrictions are balloons, pinatas, confetti/glitter, and thumbtacks. We do not provide decorations for your party.

Recommendations: table covers, themed paper plates & cups, fun & safe party favors

Am I able to add extra time onto my party?

A: Possibly! The party host will get access to the reserved room 30 minutes prior to event rental start for set-up. There is also a $50 charge for every extra 30 minutes you would like. This depends on how many birthday parties there are on the day. This cannot be planned on the day-of, it must be discussed prior.