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Jackson Zoo
2918 West Capitol St.
Jackson, MS 39209
(601)352-2580

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Birthday Parties

Is the thought of planning a birthday party driving you wild? Let the Jackson Zoo give your little party animal a super safari bash!

  • The Jackson Zoo has three packages that are sure to make your party a stomping success.
  • Zoo Birthday Parties are best for kids ages three (3) and up!!
  • Party times are from 9-11 a.m., 12-2 p.m., 2:30-4:30 p.m. - Monday through Saturday!!
  • Parties must be booked 3 weeks in advance. $50 Deposit Required.  Parties cannot be scheduled on event days.
  • Summer dates fill up fast due to our event schedule please make all reservations as soon as possible, in order to insure your date of choice.
  • Contact: Georgina Johnson, Special Events Coordinator to book your party today! (601) 352-2500.

Monkey Madness (Package A)

Length: 2 hours

Cost: $240 Non-Friends Members / $225 Friends Members

Guests: 12 guests /additional guests: $6 each

Includes:

  • Party Captain
  • Set up and Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Birthday cupcakes and candles
  • Ice Cream Cups
  • Punch or Lemonade
  • All day zoo admission
  • Train Ride or Carousel Ride
  • Party napkins, plates, and tablecloths
  • 15 min. encounter at the Discovery Zoo

Giraffe Gathering (Package B)

Length: 2 hours

Cost: $290 Non-Friends Members / $275 Friends Members

Guests: 12 guests/additional guests: $8 each

Includes:

  • Party Captain
  • Set up and Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Birthday cupcakes and candles
  • Ice Cream Cups
  • Punch or Lemonade
  • Choice of Hotdog, Hamburger, or Corn dog
  • Chips
  • All day zoo admission
  • Train Ride or Carousel Ride
  • Party napkins, plates, and tablecloths
  • 15 min. encounter at the Discovery Zoo

Elephant Extravaganza (Package C)

Length: 3 hours

Cost: $465 Non-Friends Members / $450 Friends Members

Guests: 12 guests/additional guests: $10 each

Includes:

  • Party Captain
  • Set up and Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Birthday cupcakes and candles
  • Ice Cream Cups
  • Punch or Lemonade in animal sippers
  • Choice of Hotdog, Hamburger, or Corn dog
  • Chips
  • All day zoo admission
  • Choice of Three:   Train Ride, Carousel Ride, 15 min. encounter at the Discovery Zoo, or 15 min. Keeper Chat with animal of choice (based on availability)
  • Party napkins, plates, and tablecloths
  • Party animal baseball caps
  • Gift for birthday child
  • Birthday photo with frame

Spice up your party with something a little Wild!

Party Add-Ons

  • Adopt-An-Animal Package: $25 Photo of the animal~Certificate of Adoption~ Animal fact sheet~Recognition on Adopt-An-Animal Sign~Recognition in the Wild Things newsletter~ An annual subscription to quarterly Wild Things newsletter
  • Face Painter: $45.00
  • Space Jump: $75.00
  • Zoo animal Sippers with drink: $3.50 each
  • Inflatable animals for guests: $3.50 each

 Additional Information

  • Packages A - C are held in the Ramada Pavilion or the Elephant House Café Deck.  Any parties with a space jump add on will be held in our Zoo Activity Field.
  • Indoor facility with air conditioning is available for an additional $150 per hour.
  • No balloons, silly string, straws, confetti, whistles, or glass bottles allowed in the Zoo!!!!!!
  •  Jackson Zoo birthday parties will be held rain or shine.

Contact Georgina Johnson, Special Events Coordinator to book your party today! 601.352.2500 or email