Celebrate your child’s birthday with some real party animals! Birthday parties at the Zoo are available year-round and offer a wild way to celebrate your little one’s special day.

Birthday Party Packages

Birthday party packages include:

  • Admission & parking for the entire day
  • Facility rental
  • A reserved area in the Worlds of Discovery building with a birthday attendant
  • Lunch (includes potato chips and beverages)
  • Half & half assorted cupcakes and ice cream
  • Keepsake cup, party hats, & masks for each child
  • A special gift for the birthday child
  • All necessary paper products, condiments, cups, tablecloths, and utensils

For assistance booking your party, please call 412-365-6006 or email pittzoobirthdays@thessagroup.com

Pricing & Availability

Availability

We recommend booking your party two to three months in advance to ensure the greatest availability. Parties however must be booked two weeks in advance at the latest. Parties are offered daily from June to August, and weekends only from September to May. Certain dates and holidays may not be available due to other Zoo events. Zoo hours vary:

In-Season Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Off-Season Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Scheduled Party Times Include:

  • 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m.*, 2:30 p.m.*
    • * means not available during off-season

Base Package Pricing

Members $685

  • $44 each additional adult 
  • $49 each additional child

Non-members $735

  • $44 each additional child
  • $49 each additional child

Base packages include the first 15 guests.

Pricing is exclusive of a 7% tax. To reserve your date and time, full payment of the base party package is required when booking.

Party Package Add-On Options:

  • Animal Presentations ($75 for 20-30 minutes) are available for Saturday and Sunday parties only. Unavailable on holidays. Must be booked 2 weeks in advance.
  • Zoo birthday t-shirt ($25) available in children sizes XS-XL
  • Zoo Plush Animals ($26) (Assorted availability)

Commonly Asked Questions

What are the recommended ages for a Zoo party?
We recommend our parties for children ages 2-10.

How long does the birthday part last?
Party activities average one and a half to two hours long.

How many guests do I need for the party, and what is maximum number of guests?
Your first 15 guests (any combination of children or adults) are included in the base package price. There is an additional charge for each child and each adult beyond the first 15 guests. The maximum number of guests allowed is 30.

 

Can I bring in outside food to feed my adult guests?
Outside food and beverage is not permitted, however outside desserts are welcomed.

Some of my guests are Zoo Members, does this change the price of my guests?
All guests have the same pricing, regardless of their own Membership status. The host of the party does, however, receive a Member discount on the price of the party package if they themselves are a Member.

What decorations can I bring in?
Decorations are permitted with the exception of confetti, balloons, glitter & pinatas due to the safety of the animals. All decorations must be brought by the party host. day of. Party host will only have access to party room a half an hour before the party. No outside decorators or vendors are permitted.

Can I take home leftover food from the party?
All party favors as well as any leftover cupcakes can be taken home. No catered food is permitted to leave the premises due to food safety regulations.

Is gratuity included?
No, but it is appreciated! 

A La Carte Additions

All birthday parties include cheese pizza for all of your guests, as well as snacks, unlimited beverages, cupcakes, and ice cream.

These items are in addition to the items included.

 

  • Additional Pizza (8 slices): $38
  • Fruit Shoot (per person): $5
  • 2% Milk or Chocolate Milk (per person): $3.50
  • Spinach & Artichoke Dip (feeds 15 people): $55
  • Buffalo Chicken Dip (feeds 15 people): $55
  • Cookies: $3.50 each
  • Garden Salad (feeds 15): $55
  • Fruit Platter (feeds 15): $55
  • Snake Sandwich (feeds 15): $60
  • Decorated Animal Cupcake Add On: $4 each
  • Sprink Cupcake Add On: $1 each