Birthday Parties

Zoorific Party Packages

For Children Turning 2 Years & Up

Grab your herd and come paw-ty on the wild side with a Zoorific Birthday Party at Sunset Zoo! Guests will enjoy a themed party space with a dedicated host, meet three animal ambassadors, and watch one of them paint a masterpiece for the birthday child!  With zoo access for all guests plus cupcakes and lemonade, this celebration is guaranteed to be un-fur-gettable

What's Included

Zoorific Birthday Parties last for 2 hours. Your host will facilitate a roar-some animal experience, sing along to Happy Birthday, and facilitate cupcake and lemonade distribution. After that, you are free to use the space for playing games, opening presents, or taking a trip into the Zoo! 

  • Birthday Story: Kick off your party with Birthday Zoo, a story about how one kiddo has a party with wild animals! Best for children up to 6. 
  • Ambassador Animal Presentation: Your host will bring three ambassador animals for your guests to meet up-close! Experience may include feeding or training demonstrations, touch opportunities, and enrichment interactions. 
  • Animal Painting Experience: One of our ambassadors will slither, stomp, or scoot through their way through non-toxic paint to create a unique birthday work of art! 
  • Zoo Admission: Includes admission wristbands for up to 24 guests. Additional wristbands may be purchased for at half price ($3.50 for children and $4.50 for adults).  Your host will take you to the ticket booth to purchase those.
  • Party Decorations: Would you rather trek through the jungle or safari through the savannah? Choose from a jungle or savannah theme!
  • Personalized Invitations: The Zoo will provide a personalized digital invitation for you to share with all of your guests. One physical keepsake invitation will be provided for the party parent. Additional physical invites (24) may be purchased for $12. 
  • Cupcakes, Drinks, and Serving Supplies: Sunset Zoo partners with Hy-Vee to provide your party 24 delicious cupcakes with buttercream frosting. Choose your flavor: vanilla, chocolate, confetti, strawberry, or a combo of two. 
  • Clean Up: The best part of the party is that you don’t have to clean up! 

Cost

  • Friends of the Sunset Zoo Members: $270
  • Non-Members: $295 
  • Additional fees will apply for more than 24 individuals. 

A $100 excessive cleaning fee may be assessed for damage, stains, glitter, etc. 

Face Painting Add-On ($50)

Party guests can purr-sonalize their look by choosing their stencil and color(s) for a fun bit of wild flare! 

Availability & Reservations

Birthday parties are available year-round and based out of the Sunset Zoo's Nature Exploration Center    (an indoor venue). 

  • Parties are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am-1:00pm or 2:00-4:00pm. Please inquire if you would like a party during a weekday.
  • Advanced scheduling is required, and dates depend on availability. Book early to reserve your date!
  • Parties must be paid, in full, no later than three weeks prior to your party date.
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Want to host a birthday party but not interested in a Zoorific party package? Book a Zoo event facility.