Birthday Parties

Are you ready to party like an animal? If you bring the guests, we will help you plan the rest! Full day admission, 90-minute venue rental, an animal encounter, and onsite Birthday Attendant to help you through it all! Check out the details of our birthday package below.

Availability: Weekends Only

Summer Season (June-August): Two per day at 11:00am and 2:00pm

Winter Season (September-May): one per day at 11:00am

What You Get

Admission for 17 attendees. Invitations provided.
90-minute rental of Planet 106.7 Pavilion (Summer) or Community Room (Winter) -plus 15 minutes on either end for set- and clean-up.
A special visit from an animal! Private encounter with an EdZoocate Animal Ambassador. Add a second animal for $50.
Make a gift for an animal! Create enrichment to be placed in an animal’s habitat for you to see after your party.
$15 gift certificate for Birthday VIP.
On-site Birthday Attendant.

How to Book

Call (406) 652-8100 x221 or x200 to reserve your date.
Pay the deposit, sign the agreement, and receive your party packet.
Send out invitations to attendees.
Party like an animal!

Animals available for Encounter

Animals are subject to change at the last minute.* Please select your top choice and a back-up.

Bugs: Hissing Cockroach, Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula, Giant African Millipedes, Blue Death Feigning Beetle

Snakes: Ball Python, California Kingsnake, Hognose Snake, Garter Snake, North American Racer

Lizards: Leopard Gecko, Prehensile Tailed Skink, Bearded Dragon

Other Indoor: Tiger Salamander, Whites Tree Frog, Box Turtle, Armadillo

Birds: Laughing Kookaburra, Red Tailed Hawk, Barn Owl

Barn: Flemish Giant Rabbit, Goat, Miniature Donkey, Alpaca

Animals Available for Enrichment Craft

Bugs: Hissing Cockroach, Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula, Giant African Millipedes

Snakes: Ball Python, Red Tailed Boa, California Kingsnake, Hognose Snake, Garter Snake, Eastern Indigo

Lizards: Leopard Gecko, Bearded Dragon

Other Indoor: Box Turtle, Armadillo, Hoff man’s Two Toed-Sloth, North American Mink

Birds: Laughing Kookaburra, Eastern Screech Owl, Golden Eagle, Bald Eagle

Barn: Flemish Giant Rabbit, Goat, Miniature Donkey, Alpaca, Chicken

Other Outdoor: Porcupine, Canada Lynx, Red Panda, Wolves

Seasonal: Turkey Vulture (May-October only), American Badger (May -October only), Wolverines (Summer Only)

* Animal availability is subject to change without notice. Handlers will do their best to accommodate guests to provide the best experience possible, but due to the nature of animals, we ask that parties be understanding of unforeseeable changes to ensure the health and well-being of our Animal Ambassadors, Handlers, and Zoo Guests.

Policies and Procedures

Call (406) 652-8100 x221 or x200 to reserve your date.
Pay the deposit, sign the agreement, and receive your party packet.
Send out invitations to attendees.
Party like an animal!
Each attendee must have an invitation/pass to enter the Zoo. In lieu of distributing passes, you may provide a written guest list in advance.
25 guests can be present in the Community Room at any given time.
During the animal encounter, touching of the animal may be permitted and is conditional. Staff may end the encounter at any time for any reason.
Decorations are permitted. Please note the outdoor pavilion does not have walls for hanging. No balloons, confetti, glitter, or trick candles are allowed.
Outside food is permitted. Please let us know if you will be bringing food so the Party Attendant can plan time accordingly.
Any eating utensils or dining ware must be paper or plastic. No glassware is allowed.
In the event of severe weather, an outdoor party may be moved to the Community Room as available. If unavailable and rescheduling is not feasible, a full refund will be issued.
A full refund for any reason is available up to 14 days prior to party.