Events and Parties

Zooper Birthday Party

Let the Zoo guide your party on an Adventure Safari. This indoor party is packed with a live animal presentation, 20-minute safari with an Adventure Guide and plenty of wild times. Book this party and let us do all the work.

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Up-Close Animal Visit

ZOOPER Birthday Party Includes:

  • Zoo Admission for Your Guests
  • Private Birthday Room
  • Themed Animal Visit (descriptions below)
  • Adventure Guide to lead your party on a 20-minute safari in the Zoo (weather permitting)
  • 1/4 Sheet Personalized Jungle-Themed Cake
  • Goodie Bags for Children
  • 10 Postcard Invitations
  • Lemonade
  • Tableware
Pricing:
Base Package: (up to 10 children & 11 adults*) $325 members, $400 non-members

Additional Children $12 each
Additional Adults $10 each
*No Substitutions

Base package payment due when signed contract is submitted and party is confirmed.
Please Note: A minimum 14-day advance notice is required for Zooper Birthday Parties. Parties are taken on a first come, first serve basis and fill up quickly.

Available Add-Ons (tax included):

  • 12" Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza: Feed your little party animals with a pizza delivered from Taste of the Wild Catering - $15/pizza.
  • Additional 1/4 Sheet Cake: Expecting a herd? Add another 1/4 sheet cake (cake will be decorated as a 1/2 sheet jungle-themed cake) - $25.
  • Carousel Tokens: Take your little adventurers on a Wild Animal Carousel Ride after your safari outing - $1/token.
  • Additional Postcard Invitations - $1 each

Themed Animal Visits (choose one):

(Click on the program titles to view animals.)

South of the Border
From the furry to the slithery to the feathered, check out these animals from the "other Americas."

Born in the U.S.A.
Look out your back door! These are all animals we have right here in Tennessee, but you get to see them up close and personal.

Mammal Mania
Have some fun with a few furry friends! These fuzzy creatures are sure to brighten your birthday.

Desert Dwellers
It's getting hot in here! Meet these animals, and discover how they beat the heat.

Creepy Crawlies
They may give some people the "heebie jeebies," but each of these creatures is fascinating in its own way. Explore the places they hold in nature's web.


Availability:

March 15 - October 15 (Sat. - Sun.)                    November 1 - March 14 (Sat. - Sun.)
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.                                                      10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
1 - 3 p.m.                                                                  1 - 3 p.m.
4 - 6 p.m.

Zooper parties must be confirmed at least two (2) weeks in advance and are taken on a first come, first serve basis. Base package payment due upon booking can be paid with cash, check or credit card. Add-on options can be added up to five (5) days of party with payment due when added.

Please Note: A credit card is required to reserve the party and will be charged for any additional guests or charges on the day of the party in the event that charges are not paid via another method.


Questions:

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for useful information about your Zooper Birthday Party. If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact us at birthdays@nashvillezoo.org.


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Important Information:

  • Balloons, Straws, Glass, Streamers, Confetti, Stickers, Whistles, Piņatas and Alcohol are NOT allowed on Zoo property
  • The Adventure Guide will lead your party in the Zoo for a 20-minute safari experience during your party. In inclement weather, an alternate indoor safari will take place.
  • Each child and adult over the amount allotted will be billed at the given rate. (Credit card number is required to reserve a room. Overages will be charged to this card.) The host/hostess will perform a headcount that you will sign and acknowledge.
  • Your signature verifies total and authorizes your credit card to be charged for the overage amount. There is a 20-child maximum and a 40-person room capacity.
  • A $75 cancellation fee will be retained for all parties cancelled after initial booking and payment.
  • A $100 cancellation fee will be retained for all parties cancelled within seven (7) days of scheduled party date. Additional $25 cake fee if cancelled within four (4) days of party.
  • Parents are responsible for accompanying the group on the outdoor safari.
  • If the Zoo is closed (weather or animal emergency), the party will be refunded or an attempt to reschedule will be made.
  • Parties are subject to cancellation without notice.
  • Additional questions and answers can be found on our FAQs.