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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
    • Option 1: 10:00 – 12:00
    • Option 2: 1:00 – 3:00
  • 1 Zoo staff member as onsite contact
  • Designated parking for the host (up to 2 cars)

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—right next to the playground!

  • Package price: $250
  • 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: $350
  • Enter through Pelican Gate Zoo Entrance (1876 Mansion House Dr)

Rhino Pavillion

Gaze out on the African Watering Hole and African Aviary while enjoying the shade under our large Rhino Pavillion!

  • Package price: $450
  • Enter through Pelican Gate Zoo Entrance (1876 Mansion House Dr)

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
  • Enter through Pelican Gate Zoo Entrance (1876 Mansion House Dr)
  • Includes elephant plush birthday gift

Add-Ons

Additional Zoo admission tickets (discounted rate: $18 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

Plush Animals ($10 each)*

  • Chimp, giraffe, elephant, otter, bear, rhino, 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)

Rental Inquiry Form

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