Birthday Parties

Birthday Parties

  • The pavilion or playground areas are available for birthday parties.
  • A 50% deposit due at time of reservation. The deposit is non-refundable unless due to extreme cases.
  • Parties must be booked at least 7 days in advance. 
  • The party hosts are responsible for bringing their own party favors, food, and cake.
  • Once all party guests have arrived, party hosts must pay for admission for verified guests at the gift shop before leaving the zoo grounds. 
  • All guests must follow the rules at the zoo.
  • For parties larger than 60 Please call the zoo. 575-439-4290
  • Use this form to register for a Birthday Party.

Decorations/Items Not Allowed

  • Alcohol
  • Balloons
  • Confetti and glitter
  • Glass containers of any kind
  • Piñatas

Zookeeper Meet and Greet PackageRing Teal

Prices

During regular zoo hours (9:00 am to 5:00 pm.)

  • up to 19 people  $100
  • 20-40 people  $175
  • 41-60 people  $250

After hours party

  • up to 19 people  $200
  • 20-40 people  $275
  • 41-60 people  $350


Animal Enrichment Presentation Package

  • Animal enrichment presentation with chosen animal. Including an enrichment item for the animals for party guests to watch and enjoy.
    • Choose one of the available animal at time of registration: Bears, capuchins, lemurs, camel, otters, raccoons, marmoset monkeys, or pot-bellied pig.
  • Meet and greet with a zookeeper
  • Bucket of duck food (additional buckets $10.00 each.) 
  • 10% off for annual pass holders. 
  • 15% off any item in the gift shop for the birthday child.
  • All guests must follow the rules at the zoo.
  • Use this form to register for an Animal Enrichment Package.Winnie Black Bear

Prices

During regular zoo hours (9:00 am to 5:00 pm)

  • up to 19 people  $150
  • 20-40 people  $225
  • 41-60 people  $300

After hours party

  • up to 19 people  $225
  • 20-40 people  $300
  • 41-60 people  $400