Birthdays at the Zoo

Zoo birthdays

Party like an animal at the NC Zoo!

Use the chart below to build a hassle free birthday for your child’s special day. Each birthday party lasts up to one and a half hours and are scheduled Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30am and 2:30pm. Birthday parties are held in the Stedman Education Building in the North America parking area. Date must be confirmed before sending in registration. Call or email for reservations: or .

Number of Participants*	Basic Party Package	Add-Ons
Number of Participants*	Basic Party Package	Live Animal	Face Painting
Up to 15	$340.00	$50.00	$30.00
16- 20	$390.00	$50.00	$40.00
21- 25	$435.00	$50.00	$50.00
26- 30	$475.00	$50.00	$60.00
31- 35	$510.00	$50.00	$70.00

*includes adults and children

BASIC PARTY PACKAGE

Zoo admission for pre-registered guests (specify adult and children numbers on form)**
Room Rental
Party Set Up
30 Minute Education Program***
Cake, ice cream, popcorn, and beverage
Small zoo gift for birthday child
Party Clean Up

**Passes will be mailed upon receipt of final numbers (no later than two weeks before party date)
***Education program is age appropriate and based on one of the following themes, as specified on your registration form:

African Safari
The Three Bears (Black Bear, Grizzly Bear and Polar Bear)
Scutes, Scales, and Slippery Skin (reptiles and amphibians)

SOCIETY MEMBERS RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT OFF BASIC PARTY PACKAGE PRICE

ADD ONS

Live Animal

Learn about special adaptations some of our local wildlife have to survive when you meet one of our ambassadors from the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

Face Painting

Decorate the animal inside with beautiful artwork on the outside. Talented artists join the party to face paint children and adults alike.

Goody Bags
Goody bags are available for $5.00/ child. Goody bag requests must be specified on registration form.

REGISTRATION

After availability has been confirmed with zoo staff, complete the registration form and mail in with a $50.00 non-refundable deposit to:

NC Zoo Education Division
4401 Zoo Parkway
Asheboro, NC 27205

Checks should be made out to: NC Zoo Society. Please note “Birthday Party” on the memo line of the check. Deposit is due within two weeks of registration. Final payment must be received no less than two weeks in advance of your program. Participant numbers must be final at this time.

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N.C. Zoo is a member institution of AZA and an agency of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, William G. Ross Jr. Secretary; Michael F. Easley, Governor. A part of the North Carolina Government portal.

The Zoo is closed Christmas day and during severe weather. Call our information line at: 1-800-488-0444.