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Birthdays at the Cincinnati Zoo are truly special and unique! We provide an experience and atmosphere you can only get at the zoo.
Our birthday parties are currently available select Saturdays and Sundays through the end of May 2026. Packages may differ between seasons. Please review package details below. Our only available dates are those that are listed on our webstore (linked below). These dates are first come first served so we recommend booking soon!
Planning ahead? New dates and packages for the upcoming seasons will be posted in the coming months. We ask that you wait until dates are posted on our webstore to begin the reservation process, however, please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions in the meantime!
See full birthday package details for our Spring Birthday Season!
Questions? Please email [email protected] to contact our birthdays team for additional information and options.
Indoor Venue Spaces
- Member $400 Non-Member $450
- Package Availability: Calling All Party Animals
- Available on Saturdays and Sundays only
- 2 Hours, Up to 30 guests, $250 deposit due at time of booking
- Member $575 Non-Member $625
- Package Availability: Calling All Party Animals
- Available on select Sundays only
- 2 Hours, Up to 100 guests, $250 deposit due at time of booking
- Member $400 Non-Member $450
- Package Availability: Calling All Party Animals
- 2 Hours, Up to 100 guests, $250 deposit due at time of booking
*Reach out to a member of the group sales / birthday team for availability
- Member $575 Non-Member $650
- Package Availability: Calling All Party Animals
- 2 Hours, Up to 150 guests, $250 deposit due at time of booking
*Reach out to a member of the group sales / birthday team for availability
Outdoor Venue Spaces
- Up to 20 people
- Package Availability: Calling All Party Animals, Let’s Get Wild
- Reach out to a member of our team for pricing and availability!
- Up to 50 people
- Package Availability: Calling All Party Animals, Let’s Get Wild
- Reach out to a member of our team for pricing and availability!
- Up to 200 people per shelter
- Package Availability: Calling All Party Animals, Let’s Get Wild
- Reach out to a member of our team for pricing and availability!
- Up to 80 people
- Package Availability: Calling All Party Animals, Let’s Get Wild
- Reach out to a member of our team for pricing and availability!
Calling All Party Animals! Package
Available select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the various 2026 seasons. Party Packages will vary between seasons and include (but are not limited to):
- Admission + Parking for 20 of your guests (Any-Age 3+)
- Indoor party space
- VIP parking for 2 vehicles
- 1 plush animal gift certificate ($26.99 value)
- Zoo-wide Birthday scavenger hunt
- Customizable invitation
- Directional signage to party location
- Day of Party Coordinator
- 6 table set-up + 24 chairs
- Complimentary 30-minute party set-up
Let’s Get Wild! Package
Please reach out to our team to check availability! Dates will be available early Spring – late Fall 2026.
- 10 any-age General Admission + rides tickets
- 1 parking pass for a standard-size vehicle for the party host
- Customizable birthday invitation
- Zoo-wide scavenger hunt
- A special Zoo-birthday gift bag for the birthday child, available for pick-up at our main entry turnstiles with:
- Birthday Card
- Birthday Sticker
- Animal Plush Voucher redeemable in our Gift Shop ($26.99 value)
- Various paper activities (with 2 packs of crayons–8 total)
- Zoo-wide scavenger hunt
- Animal-themed coloring pages
- Zoo party placemats
- A one-hour outdoor space rental for your group to enjoy
Possible room availability for Birthday Parties. If you need information on other room options or availability, please reach out to our team.
Already hosting a party with us? Check out these resources for planning your party!