Parties & Picnics-prices valid Oct. 1, 2021-Sept. 30, 2022
Idaho Falls Zoo is the "wildest" place in town to hold your next party, family reunion or company event! From family reunions to corporate picnics, weddings to kid's birthday parties, the zoo is a perfect backdrop for any special occasion. Surrounded by animals from around the world and beautifully landscaped grounds, we can work with you, your family, your club or business and help you create a one of a kind memorable event.
Submit a request form for a:
birthday party
daytime event
private evening event
NOTE: The request form simply notifies us of your interest. It DOES NOT establish your reservation. Once we receive your request form, we'll contact you to confirm and finalize your request to book your event. Events must be booked at least three weeks in advance.
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Reservations
Submit a request form for a:
birthday party
daytime event
private evening event
NOTE: The request form simply notifies us of your interest. It DOES NOT establish your reservation. Once we receive your request form, we'll contact you to confirm and finalize your request to book your event. Events must be booked at least three weeks in advance.
Call
208-612-8420
or email us with questions.
Photo: Megan Donovan
Birthday Package
- Exclusive use of the Children's Zoo Party Gazebo with picnic tables for two hours (seats about 10 people)
- Bring your own birthday cake and juice
- Your choice of: 1) A personal visit from Percy the Penguin (our costumed mascot) OR 2) Meet one of our Animal Ambassadors
- Kid's activity game/sheet included
- A special gift for the birthday child
- Birthday parties are scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
- Admission is NOT included in your party package. You and your guests will pay our Group Rate per person
- Package price:
$150
plus tax ($50 non-refundable deposit required at time of booking)
Daytime events can be held during regular zoo hours (9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) from May - September.
Event Package
Event Package
- Two-hour rental of the Tent on the Green
- Admission is NOT included in event price. Your participants will each pay our group admission rate. Let us know if you'd like them to pay at the gate or if you'd like us to bill you for each participant as part of your event fees.
- Optional: a visit from the Animal Ambassadors ($50 additional fee, plus tax)
- Tables and chairs are included. 10'x10' pop-up tents are available for additional $35 each. Must provide your own extension cords if needed
- Package price:
$250
plus tax ($100 non-refundable deposit required at time of booking)
These events are held
Event Package
after
regular zoo hours from May - September.Event Package
- Two-hour rental (5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.) of the Tent on the Green
- Optional: a visit from the Animal Ambassadors ($50 additional fee, plus tax)
- Fully staffed Children's Zoo
- Admission is NOT included in your event. Participants each pay our group admission rate. Let us know if you'd like them to pay individually at the gate or if you'd like us to bill you as part of your event
- Tables and chairs are included. 10'x10' pop-up tents are available for additional $35 each. Must provide your own extension cords if needed
$650
plus tax ($200 non-refundable deposit required at time of booking)
The William J. Maeck Education Center at Idaho Falls Zoo is an amazing, state of the art facility designed for informal education opportunities. On days when the facility is not being used for educational purposes it may be possible the center is available for rent.
For more information or to reserve the facility contact Sunny Katseanes at 208-612-8418 or skatseanes@idahofallszoo.org.
Pricing
- Single Classroom Hourly $200 plus tax
- Single Classroom Daily $500 plus tax
- Entire Facility Daily $1,500 plus tax
- Non-refundable Cleaning Fee $100 plus tax (per reservation)
- Zoo admission is not included in education center rental
Additional Information
For more information or to reserve the facility contact Sunny Katseanes at 208-612-8418 or skatseanes@idahofallszoo.org.