Weekend Parties At The Zoo
Looking for a unique party experience? The Teaching Zoo is the perfect choice for an unforgettable special event. The zoo offers a convenient event space, fun live animal presentation, all honoring the birthday child or celebrating your special occasion! There are two different packages available to accommodate your party needs.
Both packages are available on Saturdays or Sundays excluding special event weekends.
Party Animal Package
- Admission for your family and up to 60 guests
- Reserved Picnic Area 10:15AM - 1:15PM
- Private 30 minute animal presentation at 11AM
- Access to 2 refrigerators, electrical power outlets and sink.
Afternoon with the Animals
- Admission for your family and up to 60 guests
- Reserved Picnic Area from 1:30pm to 4:30PM
- 30 minute animal presentation at 2:30PM
- Access to 2 refrigerators, electrical power outlets and sink.
Reserved Party Area includes
- 2-six foot serving tables
- 8-eight foot picnic tables and one pre-school height round picnic table
- Large commercial sink
- Electricity outlet
- Two refrigerators with freezers
We want you to make the space your own! You may bring your own decorations, outside food and outside vendors if desired. If bringing in other vendors please let us know in advanced. Bounce Houses, Alcohol and balloons are NOT allowed.
All Guests are required to follow our Guest Code of Conduct.
Please note with the Party Animal Package. All guests must remain in the picnic area until the presentation at 11am. The remainder of Zoo is closed until 11am.
Time listed above does not include set up time. We ask that you respect the end time for we often have guests celebrating with us after or are closing for the day.
Party Animal Package may arrive to set up at 9:45am. Guests may enter at 10:15am.
Afternoon Animals Package: Set up begins at 1:15pm. Guests may arrive at your discretion.
Party Reservations - FAQs
Questions? Please call (805) 378-1441 or email jennifer_hart2@vcccd.edu
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