Celebrate Your Birthday with the Zoo!
You choose and your birthday celebration with the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will make your party one to remember!
Party Types:
- Zoo party with staff and animals
Zoo Animal Birthday Party includes a rental space and an up-close animal encounter with an animal experience of your choice. - Zoo on your own with party package
Create-Your-Own Zooper Party by exploring the Zoo on your own but letting us add some special touches with a personalize birthday package ready for you at the front gate when you arrive. - Zoo sleepover with your party guests
WildNight Birthday Party nocturnal sleep-over adventures will be something they will never forget. It’s a whole new Zoo at night! - Home birthday party with Zoo animals
ZOOMobile Birthday Parties put the WOW in your birthday party by bringing the ZOOMobile to the location of your choice!
Party Details:
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Zoo Animal Birthday Parties

Spend your Birthday celebrating with Zookeepers & Animal Ambassadors at the Zoo!
Each hassle-free package allows you to choose from our list of animal feeding experiences or animal demonstrations. We’ll take care of the rest, including the facility rental, eco-friendly plates and utensils, lemonade, and a special gift for the birthday kiddo!
Please Note: We hope that you’ll appreciate that our animal ambassadors participate in training and programs voluntarily. For this reason, we cannot guarantee the participation of any animal(s) scheduled the day of your program. In the event that an animal is unable/unwilling to participate on the day of your program, our zookeepers and EdVenture staff will do their best to facilitate a special birthday experience with another animal(s).
AVAILABLE PARTY TIMES:
Morning Birthday Party
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Afternoon Birthday Party
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
COST:
Weekend Rate* (Friday – Sunday)
Non-member: $350.75
Member: $300.75
*Flat rate for up to 14 guests
Weekday DISCOUNTED Rate** (Monday – Thursday)
Non-member: $250.75
Member: $200.75
**Flat rate for up to 14 guests
Additional Guests
0-2 years old: $0.75
3+ years old: $17.75
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1-4 Year Old Birthday Party Package

Each 1-4 year old Party Package includes:
- Zoo admission for the entire party (Zoo hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
- Two animal feeding experiences (see Available Feeding Experiences table below)
- One Animal Ambassador (choice of a snake, turtle/tortoise, or lizard)
- Personal Colossal Cupcake for the birthday child
- Birthday gift for the birthday child: one Zoobook, and three Crayons for Conservation
- One free carousel ride for the entire party (coupon required)
- One 25% off coupon redeemable at the Thunder God Trading Post
- 2-hour private building rental
- Drinks (lemonade and water)
- EcoProducts (utensils, plates & bowls)
- Electronic/printable birthday invitation
Available Feeding Experiences (Choose 2) |
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Budgie Buddies |
Bunny |
Chickens |
Giraffe |
Domestic Goats |
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5+ Year Old Birthday Party Package
Each 5+ year old Party Package includes:
- Zoo admission for the entire party (Zoo hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
- One defining moment for the birthday kiddo during a public animal demo (Wild options like elephants, otter, and tapirs. Be sure to ask what is available during registration.)
- Two Animal Ambassadors (choice of: snake, turtle/tortoise, or lizard)
- Birthday gift for the birthday child: one Zoobook, and three Crayons for Conservation
- One free carousel ride for the entire party (coupon required)
- One 25% off coupon redeemable at the Thunder God Trading Post
- 2-hour private building rental
- Drinks (lemonade and water)
- EcoProducts (utensils, plates & bowls)
- Electronic/printable birthday invitation
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Extras & Add-ons for all Birthday Party Packages
Add-on options for all Birthday Party Packages:
Animal Ambassador Painting Experience: $35.00
Extra Animal Ambassador: $35.00 per animal
Premium Animal Ambassador: $35.00 per animal
Golf Cart Rental: $20.00
Extra 1-hr Private Building Rental: $50.00
Birthday Cake: $50.00 per ½ sheet cake
Pizza: $12.00 per pizza
Crayons for Conservation: $1.00 per crayon
Zoobooks: $3.00 per magazine
To inquire about add-on options, please call 719-424-7827 or email edprograms@cmzoo.org.
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Important Information for Reserved Parties
A $75.00 deposit is required at the time of booking to hold your reservation.
Final adjustments to guest numbers, building reservations, pizza orders, and cake orders must be made no less than 48-hours prior to the party date. Accommodations for adjustments requested less than 48-hours prior to party are not guaranteed.
To make adjustments to your reservation or settle a payment, please call 719-424-7827 or email edprograms@cmzoo.org
Party Host:
For important information regarding your party reservation please carefully review your Birthday Party Packet PDF.
Please carefully review and sign the Acceptance of Terms contract. A signed copy must be given to the mentor facilitating your party upon your arrival.
Party Guests:
All party guests must sign a Participant Release Waiver in order to attend the party. A signed copy must be given to the mentor facilitating your party upon your arrival. Any guest that has not signed a participation waiver will not be able to attend or participate in the birthday party program.
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Create-Your-Own Zooper Birthday Party
Create-your-own party at the Zoo for an unforgettable celebration. You choose the activities you want to include, and we’ll help you put together the party of your dreams.This option is perfect for groups who want to hang-out at the zoo for a party, but want to add a few special touches! Create-Your-Own Birthday Parties do NOT include reservation of a Zoo facility, food, drinks, zoo guides, or animal encounters. For these options, please check out our Beastly Animal Birthday Parties.
Packages include:
- Zoo admission
- A coupon for a carousel ride for the party group (weather permitting)
- A present for the birthday child
- Free downloadable party invitations (see below expandable)
- Party favor bags with age-appropriate Zoo goodies
- Coupon for giraffe feeding
- Birthday scavenger hunt
- Animal Shows & Happenings list
Days & Times
Any day, any time!
Zoo hours are daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost
Child 3+ years Member: $15.75
Child 3+ years Non-member: $30.75
Child 0-2 years: $0.75
Adult Member: $10.75
Adult Non-member: 35.75
NOTE: Both the birthday child and parent must be a member to receive the member rate
Deposit:
A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking.
Payments
Birthday parties must be arranged at least two weeks in advance of the event. You are responsible for submitting your final payment ten days before your party date. Your party may be cancelled if we have not heard from them within 10 days of their party
Pay for your party over the phone using a credit card, or send a check to:
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Education Department
Attn: Birthday Parties
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Call 719-424-7827
Refunds, Cancellations or Changes
If you decide to cancel the birthday party, all payments received by that date are non-refundable.
Since you are responsible for submitting your final payment ten days before your party date.The party may be canceled if we do not hear from you at least ten days before your event. In this case, we can reschedule your party and apply your deposit to the new date.
any changes to birthday themes, building requests, or dates must be made no less than 2 weeks prior to the party date.
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WildNight Birthday Party
- WildNight Birthday Party – plan a WildNight Just for You. Check out WildNights for an awesome SLEEP-OVER moonlight adventure filled Zoo Birthday!
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ZOOMobile Birthday Party
- We’ll brighten your special day with live animals and a presentation we can bring to your home or party location.
Learn more about ZOOMobile Birthday Parties
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Non-traditional Gifts & Donations
In lieu of traditional presents, some parties express interest in donating items to the animals at the zoo. Everyone at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo appreciates your generosity!
Animal Gift List:
- Medium sized parrot/bird Toys
- Bird puzzle feeder toys
- Cat puzzle feeder toys
- Dog puzzle feeder toys
- Chew toys (rabbit/chinchilla size)
- Wicker munch balls
- Pet grass huts (rabbit/chinchilla size)
- Snake/lizard hides and/or exhibit furniture
- Hand sanitizer
- Natural wood wool
- Brown paper lunch bags
- Crepe paper
- Non-toxic tempura paints
Zoo-wide Wish List:
Click HERE to find commonly needed/donated items to the Zoo.
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Download Free Invitations
Click on the invitation link below. Then print the pdf page in color with your printer at home and complete your invitation!
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Partygoer Guidelines
Read the below guidelines for information you need to know before the party.
Be safe:
For the safety of you and your guests, always follow the Zoo rules. The Zoo may end your party if someone in your group does not respect the rules.
What to wear:
- Party guests should dress appropriately for spending time indoors and outdoors. Bring a waterproof jacket and comfortable shoes for walking.
- Many of the animal interactions you may experience will REQUIRE close-toed shoes. Please contact the EdVenture Department for more details.
For more information or to book a Birthday Party:
Email edprograms@cmzoo.org or call 719-424-7827.
Please note: Birthday parties must be arranged at least two weeks in advance of the event. We cannot guarantee that changes made to the reservation less than 2 weeks prior to the party date will be accommodated.