IN-PERSON BIRTHDAY PARTY

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Your birthday boy or girl will have a wild time at a Zoo birthday party. We’ll handle all the details, just bring the birthday kid and cake! Parties are held year-round on Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations are required and are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Click to View the 2021 Birthday Party Packages:

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MICRO BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGE

A Micro Birthday Party at the Virginia Zoo is perfect for the hostess looking for a small gathering with no stress. For $180* this package includes:

  • 90 minutes of party time in a designated party space
  • Zoo Birthday Party Host
  • Birthday button for the birthday child
  • Digital invitations
  • All-day admission for 10 people, plus 5 admissions to be used at a later date.
  • Water, lemonade, paper products AND 2 pizzas (your choice of cheese or pepperoni)

No substitutions or changes can be made to this special offer. Any party exceeding 15 guests will be upgraded to a normal Basic party package of $275 plus food costs, taxes and service fees.

*taxes and services fees not included

CHECK OUT OUR FAQ FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY PARTY QUESTIONS!

Please contact the Birthday Party Coordinator at christina.webb@norfolk.gov for availability.

Click here to download the FAQ Adobe PDF document.

Please note: For the safety of our animals, balloons, balls, straws, confetti, any inflatables and piñatas are not allowed on Zoo Grounds at any time. Small toys or items that could be considered a choking hazard for a child are also considered a choking hazard for our animals, and staff recommends to keeping those items in your car during your visit to the Zoo.