Central Park Zoo Birthday Parties

The Central Park Zoo knows a birthday is one of the most special days of a child's life. What better way to celebrate the little animal lover in your life than by hosting an unforgettable party, filled with animals, fun, and exclusive experiences to treasure forever?

When you celebrate your child at the Central Park Zoo you know you'll get the highest quality food, fun and entertainment. Whether tossing a fish to our sea lions, playing zookeeper and making lunch for the snow monkeys, or getting to meet one of our Central Park penguins, your child will experience the zoo as never before, and have a birthday to remember for many years to come.

Our parties are complete zoo experiences, with every detail covered by our dedicated staff. Because we want you to have fun, too! Select from one of the following party options.

Zoo Fiesta

CPZ Birthday Parties

Fee: $5000 for up to 20 children and 5 adults
Drop off party for ages:
6-12 (activities are tailored to your child's age)

Your 2-hour party includes:

  • Themed invitations
  • Private party room for activities and food
  • Costumed character to welcome your guests
  • Educational animal encounters
  • Wildlife Theater performance
  • Special zookeeper encounter
  • Opportunity for guests to make treats for the zoo animals related to your selected theme
  • Three party hosts
  • Cupcake decorating bar by Lulu Cake Boutique
  • Kid-friendly fare
  • Goody bags designed by the Zootique

Wild for Wildlife Party
CPZ Birthday Parties

Fee: $8000 for up to 40 guests
All invited party for ages:
2-12 (activities are tailored to your child's age)

This 2 hour party includes all of the above plus:

  • Adult guests
  • Birthday child feeds a sea lion
  • A small section of a zoo exhibit will be private for your guest only
  • A themed birthday cake by Lulu Cake Boutique
  • Full buffet and appetizers for the Adults including mimosas or sangria
  • A larger gift bag designed by the Zootique


King of the Jungle Party

CPZ Birthday Parties

Fee: $12,000 for up to 50 guests
All invited party for ages:
2-12 (activities are tailored to your child's age)

This 3-hour party includes all of the above plus:

  • An extra hour for zoo fun!
  • An exotic animal encounter
  • Food served in the Snow Leopard Pavilion, which will be private for your guest only.
  • Five-minute video of party highlights
  • Top of the line gift bags designed by the Zootique
  • The penguin exhibit will be private for your guests only and the birthday child will experience a special Penguin encounter.


THEME CHOICES

Please note themes can be offered at any price point.

Meet The Animals
(2-4 years old)
Perfect for the youngest zoo lover. A special visit to the barnyard will give the birthday guests a chance to feed the animals. Entertainment will include songs and puppet shows.

Party with the Polar Bear!
(2-12)
This party focuses on everyone's favorite polar bear Gus. Guest will make special treats for Gus and watch him enjoy the surprises. Entertainment will include a the comedy Polar Bear and the Beat (for the younger kids) and polar bear hands on experiments (for the older kids)

Rainforest Adventure
(5-12)
This party focuses on our fantastic Tropic Zone exhibit. Guest will make treats for our mongoose and tropical birds and then have some private time up in the canopy balcony to watch the fun. Entertainment includes everyone's favorite superhero Captain Cocoa and lots of hands on encounters.

Jr. Keepers
(8-12)
This party is perfect for the older zoo lover. Extra hands on activities and experiments, including a chance to talk with some of our wonderful zoo keepers. Non stop animal fun.

King/Queen Penguin*
(2-12)
Private time in the penguin house is in store for you and your guest at for this party. Surprises in store, a close encounter with a penguin, need we say more?
*This party is only available for the $12,000 party package


ADULT OPTIONS

VIP Birthday Bash
email invitation personalized by zoo staff and sent out for you
a private 20 person adult party for the true animal lover.

The adult party includes:

  • Private party room and elegant decorations
  • 3 party hosts
  • Full Buffet and appetizers with a mimosa or sangria option
  • Specialty Cake by Lulu Cake Boutique
  • Exotic animal encounters
  • Sea Lion feed for the birthday person
  • Penguin meet and greet
  • Zoo Tour
  • 4-d theater showing "ICE WORLD"

All guest receive a hat or tee-shirt as a special gift at the end of the party.
Fees: $6,000