Birthday Parties at the Zoo 
Facilities 
The Zoo offers a delightful and unique environment for children's celebrations. With our indoor Birthday Party Room in the Leaping Lemur Café, parties can take place throughout the year, rain or shine.
We work to make your celebration easy for you and your group while the Zoo provides for a roaring good time.  Party Size and Times
Your children's birthday party can include between 12- 50 people. We require one adult for every five children. Parties may take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during one of the following time slots: - 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Weekday Birthdays - We will accomodate based on availability. As a courtesy to staff and other birthday party guests, please be sure to vacate the Birthday Party Room on time, so that we can prepare for the arrival of the next birthday group. Party Package Options (Please - no substitutions for party packages. Call (415) 753-7236 for questions regarding special catered birthday parties.) Ask about adding fun bucket-head "Animeal" Zoovenir animal heads to your birthday party! Option A – Birthday Party "Plus"  $430 (up to 12 people)
Additional guests - $14 per person
(* Select only 1 of the main course options) - Cheese pizza and drink *
- Hotdog, or corn dog, chips and drink *
- Chicken fingers, chips and drink *
- Birthday cake with child's name on it
 Ice cream - "Goodie" bag and party mask for each child
- Special t-shirt for the birthday child
- Carousel or Little Puffer Train ride for everyone
- Full day Zoo admission for all guests
- Free parking for you and your guests
Option B – Birthday Party $380 (up to 12 people)
Additional guests - $12 per person - Birthday cake with child's name on it
 Ice cream and drink - "Goodie" bag and party mask for each child
- Special t-shirt for the birthday child
- Carousel or Little Puffer Train ride for everyone
- Full day Zoo admission for all guests
- Free parking for you and your guests
Fun Activities at the Zoo The Zoo has a variety of fun activities all day long to keep your group together and busy.
PLEASE NOTE: These activities are seasonal and do change, please read the white board on your way into the Zoo. - The "Stampede" at the petting zoo at 10:30 a.m.
- Penguin Feeding at Penguin Island at 2:30 p.m.
- Giraffe Feeding in the Giraffe Lodge at 4 p.m.
- The Insect Zoo 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Nature Trail 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - summer only.
- Childrens' Playground open all day.
Birthday Decor and T-Shirt 
Matching tablecloths, cups, napkins and plates come in this jungle theme ( above left). The special birthday T-shirt is white and features party animals bearing balloons and presents (above right). Special Animal Encounters and Keeper Talks Labor Day through April, you can give your guests an experience they will never forget by adding a special animal experience to your party! (Limited Availability) Additional Food  Ask your party contact for adult menu options, or check out the full Taste of the Wild catering menu below.
We do not allow outside food into birthday parties. Venue Menus Additional or Adult Birthday Party Menu Options
Taste of the Wild Full Package Menu
Party Policies The following information will clarify our policies and requirements and ensure a safe and happy birthday your child will remember for years to come. Payment A non-refundable $300 deposit is required to reserve a date. The remaining balance will be charged to the credit card on file unless otherwise stated. Payment can be made by cash or credit card (VISA, MC or Amex). Payment is processed by our corporate offices one week after your party. Receipt of payment and itemized bill is mailed to your home. Restrictions In order to provide the best possible care for our animals, we ask that you not to bring balloons, Styrofoam products, straws, glitter, confetti, or Mylar ribbon into the Zoo. These items can be blown into exhibits and can harm our animals, if ingested. Also, pets are not allowed on Zoo grounds. Decorations are not required - the Zoo's environment provides a wonderful atmosphere for your birthday party. Party Gifts and Favors Each child attending the party will receive an age appropriate "goodie" bag. The favors vary, depending upon availability. Each child also receives an animal mask. The birthday child will also receive a special Zoo T-shirt. Final Guest Count Your final guest count must be called or e-mailed into the group events specialist ten days to one week prior to your scheduled party. The final guest count must include all children and adults attending the party. Guest Check-in and Parking Parties start promptly so we advise you to ask your guests to arrive at least thirty minutes before the start time. Guests may enter the Zoo parking lot through the gate off the Great Highway North or at Sloat Blvd. and 47th Avenue. You may also park on Sloat Blvd and walk to the Main Entrance. Gather in the front of the Zoo and enter as a group once everyone has arrived. Check-in with the Membership representative (your reservation will be under your last name). Please make sure all parents understand that they CANNOT DROP OFF THEIR UNESCORTED CHILDREN BEFORE YOU ARRIVE! The San Francisco Zoo will not be responsible for childcare. Child Drop-off and Pick-up If you plan to have parents drop off children for the party, instruct them to do so at the Zoo's Main Entrance where you or your representative will be waiting for them. You must have an adult outside the Main Entrance to gather your guests. Because parents will enter the paid parking area to drop their children off, you or your representative can go to the Membership office in the Friend and Taube Family Entry Village to obtain a pass to allow those parents dropping off children to leave the parking lot free of charge. This same procedure can be followed for pickup. Additional Adult Attendees Any adults not included in your guest count can purchase an admission ticket to enter the Zoo. They are welcome to join you in the Birthday Party Room, however, they will not be served food or beverages. Birthday Party Contact Information: (415) 753-7236
birthdayparties@sfzoo.org. Calls are usually returned within two days.
Thank you! We look forward to planning and celebrating with you at the San Francisco Zoo! | 
