Celebrate

Birthday Parties

Calling all party animals! Birthday parties at Stone Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo are available year-round, rain or shine! For a wild experience, you and your guests can enjoy all-day admission to the Zoo, a private venue, the assistance of a birthday liaison, an animal encounter, a face painter or caricature artist, and more!

At Stone Zoo, birthday parties are held all year in the Maple Glen Tent, an all-season tent that is heated during the cooler months. At Franklin Park Zoo, birthday parties can be held in a tented venue or indoor space between May 1 and October 30. Between November 1 and April 30, birthday parties are held indoors at Franklin Park Zoo.

Our birthday parties book up fast and are available on a first come, first served basis. We strongly recommend booking three months in advance to secure your date, especially during the busy spring and summer months. Parties must be booked a minimum of three weeks in advance and are subject to availability.

Dates & Times

Birthday parties are available at the following times (subject to availability):

April - July
Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo: 9:30 -11:00 a.m., 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., and 2:45 - 4:15 p.m.

August - September
• Stone Zoo: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
• Franklin Park Zoo: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. and 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

October - March
Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo: 9:30 -11:00 a.m., and 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

While your birthday party venue will not be available until 30 minutes before your party starts, your guests can explore the Zoo before or after the party!

Party Options & Packages

Jungle Safari, Franklin Park Zoo

Make a Jungle Safari Reservation

Includes:

1.5 minute venue rental
Animal encounter (10-15 minutes)
Animal-themed decorations for 16 children
9-animal themed plastic tablecloths
16 animal-themed plates, napkins, forks for children
Themed centerpieces
16 safari hats
Zoodopt plush for the birthday child
1 hour with a face painter or caricature artist
32 admission tickets

Rates:
Non-Member: $975.00 | Member: $875.00
Your package includes admission entrance for 32 people. Additional fees will apply for additional guests.

Health & Safety Information:

For the safety of our animals, masks may be required to be worn during animal encounters. Otherwise, we are not requiring masks or proof of vaccination to visit the Zoo. Please note, we are following local, state and CDC guidelines, and therefore these policies are subject to change based upon their guidance. Health & Safety updates will be posted on our website, so please be sure to check here before your visit.

Questions?

Bear Den Birthday, Stone Zoo

Make a Bear Den Reservation

1.5-hour outdoor tent rental (Maple Glen Tent - heated during the colder months)
Animal encounter (10 minutes)
Black bear rustic theme decorations for 16 children
9 themed plastic tablecloths
16 themed plates, napkins, and forks for children
Themed centerpieces
16 bear headbands
A Zoodopt plush for the birthday child
1-hour face painter or caricature artist
32 admission tickets

Rates:

Non-member: $975 | Member: $875
Your package includes admission entrance for 32 people. Additional fees will apply for additional guests.

Questions?

Remember!

• The birthday child is FREE!
• Zoo members receive 10% off the room rental.
• You have the option of bringing in your own food and party supplies.
• For the safety of our animals, no balloons are allowed within the Zoo.
• Reserve early! (We recommend three months prior to your desired date.)