You should include anyone in your guest count who will enjoy the party food and the included train ride. Infants under age 2 do not need to be included.
Have A WILD birthday party!
Celebrate in wild style at the Santa Barbara Zoo! Host your child’s next birthday party at one of the Zoo’s lush garden areas and spend the rest of the day exploring the Zoo. Party package includes admission, Zoo train tickets, food, and more.
Birthday Party Package
Package includes
- Private space rental for three hours
- Zoo admission for party host and guests
- Zoo Train ride tickets for guests
- Zoo party food for guests
- Themed tableware, decor, and party favors
- Tables and chairs
- Zoo birthday party coordinator
- Parking for the party host
Standard Zoo Package: $70/person; $60/person for SB Zoo Members
ADD-ONS
Giraffe Feeding: $8/person, $5/person for SB Zoo Members
Climbing Wall: $6/person, $4/person for SB Zoo Members
Face Painting: $150/hour per artist, $125/hour per artist for SB Zoo Members
Bounce Houses: $300, $275 for SB Zoo Members
Animal Encounter: $200, $150 for SB Zoo Members
Dinosaur Encounter: $400, $300 for SB Zoo Members
FAQs
All food and drink, except cake, must be provided through the Zoo unless there is a dietary restriction or allergy that we are unable to accommodate. We are happy to offer custom menus with some advance notice. If you choose to bring in a cake, it must be from a licensed, professional bakery. Homemade items are not allowed due to local county health codes.
Please arrive at your scheduled party time. If you would like to arrive before the scheduled party time, you may add early arrival at a rate of $75 per hour.
Your final guest count is required 7 days before the party.
The animal encounter is a 30-minute “meet and greet” with your selected animal and one of our wonderful zookeepers!
Available animals include birds, snakes, lizards, and tortoises. Please keep in mind that the health and well-being of our animals is our first priority, and animal availability may change without notice. If your selected animal is unavailable, we will do our best to substitute with a similar animal. Animal encounters must be confirmed at least 14 days in advance.
The number of pizzas included is based on your final guest count. If you would like different types of pizzas, just let us know the ratio you would like (i.e. half pepperoni, half cheese pizzas or one veggie pizza and the rest pepperoni).
Absolutely! We have an excellent bar menu that we can send to you upon request. Bar beverages are charged based on consumption, so the payment for those will be due after your party host counts the beverages at the end of the party. We also offer plenty of more adult-friendly food items. Ask for our Zoo appetizers menu!
A $500 deposit on your desired party package is due with your reservation to confirm your party. This deposit is non-refundable. The deposit may be transferred to a mutually agreed-upon date, based on availability.
If a postponement or cancellation occurs less than 72 hours before the party reservation, the deposit will be forfeited. If a postponement or cancellation occurs less than 10 days before the party reservation, a $250 transfer fee will apply.
Golf cart service is available for help transporting your party goods to the party site.
Due to the safety of our animals, we do not allow balloons, confetti, or streamers in the Zoo. All other decorations will need to be approved by Zoo staff. If you have questions about decorations, please feel free to call or email us with any questions.
We do not allow any outside entertainment (magicians, face painters, etc.). If you would like to have face painters at your party, please contact a Birthday Party Coordinator by phone (805) 962-5339, ext 180 or email.