CMZoo

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 *Please Note: Party times are NOT flexible.
Start time: 9:30 a.m. – End time: 11:30 a.m.

*Afternoon Birthday Party
Start time: 1:30 p.m. – End time: 3:30 p.m.

COST:

Weekend Rate* (Friday – Sunday)
Non-member: $350.75
Member: $300.75
*Flat rate for up to 20 guests (includes all guests attending the party; i.e. members, non-members, birthday child, parents of child guests, etc.)

Weekday DISCOUNTED Rate** (Monday – Thursday)
Non-member: $250.75
Member: $200.75
**Flat rate for up to 20 guests (includes all guests attending the party; i.e. members, non-members, birthday child, parents of child guests, etc.)

Additional Guests
0-2 years old: $0.75
3+ years old: $17.75
 
 

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, one Crayon for Conservation, & one animal painting bookmark
• One animal painting bookmark per child guest
• 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)
Budgie Buddies
Bunny
Chickens
Giraffe

 

Create-Your-Own Birthday Party at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! This hassle-free planning option is perfect for groups wanting the flexibility to explore the Zoo at their own pace, while still receiving a few special birthday amenities! 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 Zoo Animal Birthday Parties above.

Packages include:

• Free downloadable party invitations (see below expandable)
• Zoo admission for the day (Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) for each pre-paid party guest.
• One reusable shopping bag containing the following:
• One coupon for a carousel ride for the entire party (weather permitting)
• One coupon for giraffe feeding for the entire party
• Zoo scavenger hunt & pencils
• Animal Shows & Happenings schedule
• Gift for the birthday child: 1 Zoobook, 1 animal-painted bookmark, & 1 Crayon for Conservation
• Favors for child guests: 1 animal-painted bookmark per child

Days & Times

Any day, any time during Zoo daytime hours!
Zoo hours of operation are daily, 9 a.m. –  5 p.m.

Cost

Member (ages 3 years and older): $15.75
Member (ages 2 years and younger): $0.75 per person
Non-member (ages 3 years and older): $20.75 per person
Non-member (ages 2 years and younger): $0.75 per person
*Recommended ages for birthday parties are 5 and older.

Payments

Birthday parties must be arranged at least two weeks in advance of the event.
A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking to hold your reservation.
Final payment is due before your party date.

Refunds, Cancellations or Changes

We do not issue refunds for parties that do not show for their reservation. If you need to cancel or reschedule your event, this must be arranged at least 48-hours prior to the event date before a refund or rescheduling the program is considered.

If the Zoo is closed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen events, we will issue you a full refund (less the non-refundable deposit) or you may reschedule the party to the next available date and apply all payments already made toward your reservation to the new reservation.

• WildNight Birthday Party – plan a WildNight Just for You. Check out WildNights for an awesome SLEEP-OVER moonlight adventure filled Zoo Birthday!

• 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

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.

Click on the invitation link below. Then print the pdf page in color with your printer at home and complete your invitation!

• CMZoo Birthday Party Invitation .pdf

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.