Private Events

Birthday Parties

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Birthday Parties

Celebrate your special day at Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium (SFZA)! With our customizable party options, you can plan an unforgettable birthday bash with gifts, food, and fun for everyone. Each party includes two hours of reserved space, admission for 2 adults and 10 youth, a scavenger hunt, and a free butterfly feeder or bucket of farm feed to use at the Face-to-Face Farm!

NEW! Add a birthday wish on the Kiwanis Avenue digital sign!

For questions about a ZOOper birthday party, please email La'Toria Horan at LaToria.H@SDAquarium.org or call (605) 334-9466 ext. 10.

Ready to start planning? Fill out the form below to get started!

SFZA Birthday Packages

Base Party Package | $200

^{Available year-round}

Two hours of reserved space

Admission for 10 Youth and 2 Adults*
^{*Additional admission tickets may be purchased}

Scavenger hunt for partygoers

Free butterfly feeder for the group

Optional Add-Ons

^{Customize your party with these optional add-ons (requires additional fee)}

Creature Feature (Meet an Animal Ambassador)

Ultimate Ocean or Safari Theme
^{*Includes themed tablecloths, centerpieces, custom photo-op, and ultimate ocean or safari treat bag per child.}

Catered pizza, hotdogs, or hamburgers

Birthday Party Request Form - Butterfly House

Base Party Package | $250

^{Available May - September (October dates may be available upon inquiry)}

Two hours of reserved space at the Picnic Shelter

Admission for 10 Youth and 2 Adults*
^{*Additional admission tickets may be purchased}

Scavenger hunt for partygoers

Free bucket of farm feed for the group

Optional Add-Ons

^{Customize your party with these optional add-ons (requires additional fee)}

Creature Feature (Meet an Animal Ambassador)

Ultimate Ocean or Safari Theme
^{*Includes themed tablecloths, centerpieces, custom photo-op, and ultimate ocean or safari treat bag per child.}

Catered pizza, hotdogs, or hamburgers

Birthday Message on Kiwanis Ave. Digital Sign

Birthday Party Request Form - Great Plains Zoo

Base Party Package | $325

^{Available May - September (October dates may be available upon inquiry)}

Two hours of reserved space at the Splash Pad

Admission for 10 Youth and 2 Adults*
^{*Additional admission tickets may be purchased}

Scavenger hunt for partygoers

Free bucket of farm feed for the group

Optional Add-Ons

^{Customize your party with these optional add-ons (requires additional fee)}

Creature Feature (Meet an Animal Ambassador)

Catered pizza, hotdogs, or hamburgers

Birthday Message on Kiwanis Ave. Digital Sign

Birthday Party Request Form - Great Plains Zoo

Add a Personalized Birthday Message

Make your celebration extra special by adding a birthday wish on the Kiwanis Avenue digital sign. Add a name (up to 20 characters) alongside one of the zoo animals!

Ask about this add-on when you book your party. Each birthday wish is $50, and will run from 12 am to 11:59 pm on the day of your event. Capacity is limited.

Additional Details

All payments are non-refundable
Balloons, confetti, poppers, and outside food is not allowed for the safety of our animals
- You may bring cake and/or cupcakes, and non-alcoholic beverages for your party as they are NOT included in the birthday package
Parties must be booked at least two weeks in advance, with basic party package payment.
- Final payments are due seven days in advance
- All parties are booked on a first-come, first-served basis with the initial payment
Adult supervision is required at all times
Birthday party packages cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or promotion
Memberships cannot be used towards admissions price for birthday packages
Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance to receive the birthday package

Butterfly House & Aquarium Birthday Party Request Form

Great Plains Zoo Birthday Party Request Form

Facility Rentals

Host a wild event at the Great Plains Zoo! Plan your company picnic, family reunion, or corporate event during Zoo hours, or host your event after the Zoo is closed, with private access for your guests!

Daytime Events

Daytime Event Packages are available for groups from 15 to 500 people. These packages include three hours of exclusive access to an outdoor event area (plus an hour for set-up and decoration), tables, chairs, and linens, and a Zoo Event Coordinator on-site to help with the details! You will also have access to discounted Zoo admission for your guests (Zoo admission is required for all daytime events). For an additional fee, you can extend your event to all day access to your event area for the entire time the Zoo is open.

After-hours Events

After-hours Event Packages are available for groups up to 300 people. These packages include three hours of private access to your outdoor event area (plus an hour for set-up and decoration), Zoo admission for your guests, and a Zoo Event Coordinator on-site to help with the details! Most of our After-hours Event packages include some of the Zoo animals on exhibit for your guests to view. You will also have access to a range of rental items including tables, chairs, and linens.

Unique Experiences

An event at the Zoo means additional options to extend the fun and enhance your experience! Ambassador Animals can greet your guests or deliver an exclusive 30-minute presentation. Provide a Farm Feeding Experience for your guests with a bucket or two of feed for the farm animals. Go for a ride on the Sanford Carousel with unlimited rides packages! (Availability of these experiences varies seasonally and will depend on the specific event package selected.)

Discounted Admission

Want to provide a day at the Zoo for your employees or patrons without the picnic? We have options for discounted admission and rides tickets without booking an event package. Ask about our options!