Birthday Parties

Want to host a birthday party to remember? Set a date for your child’s next party at the Topeka Zoo.

We offer birthday packages year-round. All parties take place indoors at the Gary K. Clarke Education Center and last for two hours. You can choose from specific themes that can include games, an animal visitor and even our costumed hippo mascot Peka Sue!

Choose from one of these party packages:

Zoo Explorer Party

$115 for FOTZ members |  $135 for nonmembers

This package is perfect for party animals who want to spend their birthday exploring the zoo on their own!

The package includes:

•    Personalized cupcake cake decorated with a photo of your favorite animal

•    Ice cream cups and juice

•    Plates, napkins, utensils and candles

•    Admission to the Zoo for 15 people

•    For more than 15 guests, add $5 per guest

Zoo Naturalist Party

$140 for FOTZ members |  $170 for nonmembers

Sit back and relax with a party theme of your choice while our education staff entertains your party guests with a live animal program.

•    Personalized cupcake cake decorated with a photo of your favorite animal

•    Ice cream cups and juice

•    Plates, napkins, utensils and candles

•    Admission to the Zoo for 15 people

•    Education program and mini-zoo tour

•    Special animal visitor

•    Choose a theme: African Safari, Jungle Journey, Wild America or Jaws & Claws

•    For more than 15 guests, add $5 per guest

Party Extras

Party packages not wild enough? We offer additional items that can be added to either party package listed above:

• A visit from our costumed hippo mascot Peka Sue – $20
• Additional cupcakes – $10 per dozen
• $5 Gift Certificates to the Leopard Spot Gift Shop

A $30, non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your party date. Parties must be scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays during one of the following timeslots:

•    9 to 11 a.m.

•    Noon to 2 p.m.

•    3 to 5 p.m.