Birthday Parties

Your birthday adventure awaits at the L.A. Zoo! Celebrate the big day with friends and family in one of our private party locations throughout the zoo. We’ll help you create your unique two-hour birthday bash. Valid Zoo Membership or Zoo admission tickets are required for all party guests, which allows them the opportunity to visit all the amazing animals before and after your party.

For those night owls— we also host private parties after zoo hours. Visit the Private Events Page for more information.

Gazebo #1

Up to 40 guests
$150 for 2 hours (10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Gazebo #2

Up to 80 guests
$225 for 2 hours (10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Treetops Terrace*

Up to 400 guests
$600 for 2 hours

Eucalyptus Grove*

Up to 200 guests
$350

Mahale Mountain*

Up to 100 guests
$1,000

Each party attendee must have an admission ticket or valid Zoo membership for entry into the zoo. The L.A. Zoo offers a group discounted rate for admission for parties of 15 or more. For your convenience, we offer a Will Call Service, just provide us with your list by noon the Wednesday prior to your party.

A variety of birthday menu items are available by working directly through our catering department, Taste of the Wild. You may also bring in your own food, drinks and cake to the party location. If you bring in your own food, there is no refrigeration available and hosts must provide their own food service supplies (plates, cutlery, napkins, cups, etc.) Should you choose to use an outside food service provider, additional fees will incur.

• All packages include standard black buffet linens, disposable cups, plates, and cutlery.
• Prices listed are prior to service charge and sales tax.
• All buffets have a 30 person minimum.

Animal Encounter** $200 for a 30 minute visit with a zoo keeper who will introduce you to a very special new friend—a snake, bearded dragon, shingle-backed skink or sugar glider!

Face Painting $175 per hour

Caricature Artist $175 per hour

Carousel Tickets $3 each (for 15 or more guests)

Will-Call Service $50

Party Animal Foam Hats $5.50 each

Convenient Cart Transportation**
(for Party Host only) $200
A staff member will drive you (and your party gear) to and from the location site. Carts must be reserved at least two weeks in advance.