Birthday Parties

Give your child a birthday to remember!

Choose from several options to customize your party. Available for children ages 12 and younger. Have a wild time partying like an animal! Learn about our various party options and fill out the form below to get started.

General Birthday Party Packages

Zoo-It-Yourself Birthday Party!

Includes:

Admission & free parking for 15 guests (any combination of children and adults)
- The birthday child is free
- Add up to 5 additional guests*
Birthday Party Invitations
Reserved party space for 2.5 hours

Prices

$230 Akron Zoo Members
$250 Non-Members

*Additional Guests $8 each
*Akron Zoo Members receive $2 off each additional guest

Zoo-It-Yourself Birthday Party PLUS!

Includes:

Admission & free parking for 15 guests (any combination of children and adults)
- The birthday child is free
- Add up to 5 additional guests*
Birthday Party Invitations
Reserved party space for 2.5 hours
2 pizzas**, party snacks, beverages, napkins and tableware
Party favors and souvenirs for each child
Akron Zoo birthday gift for the guest of honor

Prices

$380 Akron Zoo Members
$400 Non-Members

*Additional Children $19, Additional Adults $15
*Akron Zoo Members receive $2 off each additional guest
** Additional pizzas $14.00 each

Zoorific Birthday Party DELUXE

Includes:

Admission & free parking for 15 guests (any combination of children and adults)
- The birthday child is free
- Add up to 15 additional guests*
Birthday Party Invitations
Unlimited rides on the Conservation Carousel
Dedicated Zooper-hero party helper to set up, serve and attend to your birthday party needs
Reserved party space for 3 hours
2 pizzas**, party snacks, beverages, napkins and tableware
Party favors and souvenirs for each child
Akron Zoo birthday gift for the guest of honor

Prices

$480 Akron Zoo Members
$500 Non-Members

*Additional Children $19, Additional Adults $15
Akron Zoo Members receive $2 off each additional guest
** Additional pizzas $14.00 each

Zoo-it-Yourself, Zoo-it-Yourself PLUS and Zoorific DELUXE birthday parties can be booked year-round except for during Boo at the Zoo and Wild Lights. Receive a $20 discount if you book a party Monday – Friday between April and Sept. or any day Nov. through March.

Add-Ons for General Birthday Packages

Face Painting ($85)
A skilled artisan will hand-paint a colorful, theater-quality character of each child’s choice. Available Saturdays and Sundays, Memorial Day - Labor Day
Meet-and-Greet w/ Potter the Otter ($50)
Have the lovable and fuzzy Potter the Otter mascot make a surprise visit to your birthday party. Visits are 15 minutes long.
Care for A Critter Birthday Gift ($50)
A truly unique gift that lasts all year.
Carousel/Train Ride Combo ($45)
1 train ride and 1 carousel ride per guest
Carousel Rides ($20)
1 carousel ride per guest
Train Rides ($30)
1 train ride per guest