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Birthday Parties
Birthday parties are available year-round with reservations being made at least two weeks in advance. Each party is 2 hours in length and includes 12 individuals. Parents can arrive 15-minutes early to set-up their party location.
PRICES
Member $125.00 + tax
Non-Member $150.00 + tax
Extra Youth $3.30 + tax
Extra Adults $5.80 + tax
SD Sales Tax is 6.92%
DOWNLOADS
Registration Form: Birthday Resrvation Form.pdf
Guest List: Birthday Party Guest List.pdf
ZOO-PER PARTIES INCLUDE:
Private Party Area
Choose between the Wallaby Pavilion or the Sanford Carousel.
The Education Classroom will be used for inclement weather or during the winter months.
Access to the Zoo & Delbridge Museum
After your party you are welcome to stay and tour the Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum.
Winter: October – March 5:00 p.m. closing
Summer: April – September 7:00 p.m. closing
Choice of one game:
- Kangaroo Toss – Toddlers thru Kindergarten
- Amazing Animal Quest – Kindergarten – 3rd grade
- Animal Olympics – 3rd grade +
Choice of one activity:
- Pail of Feed for the Children’s Zoo Animals
- 15-minute Animal Encounter
- 12 tokens for the Train or Carrousel – Seasonal
Party Extras
Round Out Your ZOO-PER BIRTHDAY PARTY by adding these choices to your package:
- Feed for the Children’s Zoo Animals $12
- Tokens for train or carrousel- $1 per token – Seasonal Availability
Animal Encounters
Get nose-to-nose with our education animals. Animals may include hedgehogs, ferrets, reptiles, and bugs or spiders! 30-minute – $50
Ice Cream & Party Favors
Ice cream treats and other food items can be purchased from the Massai Market. Small party favors and trinkets can be purchased from our Gift Shop. Arrangements can be made following confirmation of a scheduled booking by calling (605) 367-8313 ext. 15.
Bringing Cake and Food to your ZOO-PER Birthday Party
Parents are welcome to bring birthday cake and food to the party. Outside arrangements for pizza and subs are easy options for parents to consider. The Zoo does not have a freezer to store ice cream treats.
Gentle Reminders
Party plates, napkins and table coverings are the choice of the parents. Balloons are prohibited due to animal safety issues. Parents are responsible for the general clean-up of the party area. An invoice will be at admissions and can be paid at the time of departure.
Please call Stacey, Group Services Coordinator, at (605) 367-8313 Ext. 24 or e-mail him at spokorney@gpzoo.org
Last Update:Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 09:23:09
