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Calling All Party Animals

Let’s get wild for your birthday! The Zoo has a fantastic variety of activities and locations sure to fill your birthday celebration with magic and fun! From the wilds of Zoo Central to the tippy top of Celebration Hill, you’re sure to start your next adventure off right.

Also, your birthday will help a great cause; by choosing the Zoo for your party, you support the quality care of our animals, educational projects for the community, and the conservation efforts that help to preserve species and habitats for future generations!

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Birthday Party Package

Included With Package

  • 15 Zoo admission tickets
  • 2 hours at the selected location with 30 minutes for setup and 30 minutes for breakdown (1 hour for Elephant Overlook location)
    • Option 1: 10:00 – 12:00
    • Option 2: 2:00 – 4:00
  • 1 Zoo staff member as onsite contact
  • Designated parking for the host (1 parking spot)

Capacity

  • Up to 30 guests

Party Locations

Zoo members save $50 on any package!

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Celebration Hill

Close to the Zoo’s Main Gate, Celebration Hill features picnic tables beneath large white tents.

  • Package price: $350 ($300 for Zoo members)
  • Only 2 parties per time slot (see above) are available
  • Enter through Zoo Main Gate (1 Safari Pl)

Farmyard

This party space is located right outside the entrance to the Farmyard and close to the Whistle Stop Grille and the Train Station.

  • Package price: $400 ($350 for Zoo members)
  • Enter through Zoo Main Gate (1 Safari Pl)

Penguin Coast

Have a penguin party! This birthday spot is right next to the African penguin habitat.

  • Package price: $450 ($400 for Zoo members)
  • Enter through Zoo Main Gate (1 Safari Pl)

Elephant Overlook

This circular deck is built high up in the trees so you can have a wide panorama of the elephant habitat during your party.

  • Package price: $550 ($500 for Zoo members)
  • Enter through Zoo Main Gate (1 Safari Pl)
  • 1-hour set-up time
  • Includes elephant plush birthday gift

Winter Parties

November through March only.

  • Indoor location can be offered, upon confirming availability
  • Package price: $550 ($500 for Zoo members)

Add-Ons

  • Please note that Animal Ambassador visits are not permitted for birthday parties
  • Up to 15 additional tickets at a discounted rate of $24/each
  • Must be added 10 days prior to party date
  • Any tickets purchased must be used the same day as the party
  • Up to 15 additional tickets may be purchased with party package
  • Train Experiences (only available for children aged 5 and older, and only available April-October):
    • Conductor for a day ($20)
    • Engineer for a day ($89 for Zoo members, $99 for non-members)

Plush Animals ($10 each)*

  • Chimp, giraffe, elephant, otter, bear, penguin, lion
  • Must be added 10 days prior to party date

*Animal choice based on availability

Party Supply Package ($25)

  • Reusable plates and cutlery, cups, napkins, and tablecloths (for Celebration Hill only; all other locations include tablecloths)

Face Painting

  • Want to hire a face painter for your party? We know just the people! Not Just Faces (contact: 443-615-1188 or info@notjustfaces.biz)

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Questions? Reach out to our rentals team at rentals@marylandzoo.org.