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Birthday Parties at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

Creating Memorable Moments: The Ultimate Zoo Birthday Package Experience

The birthday package at the zoo includes a gift for the birthday child, all-day admission, and hay cups for barn animals. Parties are held for a 3 hour time slot in a reserved area inside the zoo.

The schedule includes wristband distribution, pizza, water, and a cookie cake. Pre-approved decorations are permitted, but balloons and certain items are prohibited for animal safety. The guest count includes the birthday child, siblings, parents, and all other guests, with children under 2 being exempt.

$415 for Non-Members or $375 for Members (per group up to 15) plus tax
Additional guests (after first 15) are $16.50 plus tax each

Includes:

Reserved Space (outdoor venue) for up to 3 hours
Admission for 15 people (adults and children over 2)
Pizza and water
Cookie cake
Paper Products (plates, napkins, & forks)
Hay cup for barn animals for 15
Unlimited carousel rides
Commemorative stuffed animal for the birthday child

Booking Details:

Must be booked a full 2 weeks before the requested date to be assured full accommodation
Parties available 7 days a week at 9:30am and 1:00pm
Parties are not considered booked until a 50% non-refundable deposit has been paid
Final count and final payment due 3 days prior to party date

Additional upgrades for Birthday Parties

Bouncy House Rental-3 hours $125
Animal ambassador visit to your party $50 (choose between fur, feathers, or scales) Animal ambassadors will arrive at the beginning of the scheduled party time and stay approximately 30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Our Zoo Birthday Package

What all is included in the birthday package?

At the entrance, you will receive a gift for the birthday child and an escort to the party area. The party includes all day admission to the zoo following the party including entrance to the contact yard and hay cups for the animals.

What will the schedule be for the party?

We recommend arriving approximately 15 minutes early to meet the party attendant at the front office.
Once the group has arrived, we will pass out wristbands and head to the party location. The animal care professional will visit with an animal ambassador at the beginning of the scheduled time, if this upgrade is selected. Pizza, water, and a cookie cake will be delivered for guests to enjoy. Once completed, guests will be free to enjoy the zoo, carousel, and playground areas.

Can I bring food to the birthday party?

Beverages, pizza, and a cookie cake are provided in the cost of the birthday party package. Extra snacks and drinks can be brought in to supplement. No glass or straws. No refrigeration or food storage.

What if I want to bring in my own birthday cake?

*You are welcome to bring your own cake. Please notify us when making a reservation, if you will be bringing in your own cake. This will not affect the price of the party package.

Can I bring balloons or other decorations?

Yes, pre-approved decorations will be allowed; however, for the safety of the animals, the Zoo does not allow balloons, confetti, birdseed, rice, grills, pets of any kind, smoking, alcoholic beverages, games involving throwing or striking objects (i.e. pinatas), straws, or Styrofoam products.

Do the 15 guests include the birthday party child and his/ her parents?

Yes, the count includes the birthday party child, siblings, parents, and all other guests, both adults and children. You may add additional guests to your party

Are children under the age of 2 counted during the Birthday Party?

No, guests under the age of 2 are always free.

Call or email today to make a reservation

251-256-7008 or [email protected]

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Chad Riehle 7 months ago

Always a must when in Gulf Shores!

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brittny92 7 months ago

We have never been to this zoo, and it sure is the “Little Zoo that Could!” We are on a family vacation with 4 children 5 and under. They all had fun and were so excited to see all the animals. We arrived right at 9am and all the animals were ready to show off!

We even got to watch the keepers interacting and providing enrichment which was such a cool experience. You can tell the workers loved the animals and are really dedicated to the care and treatment of the animals.

It took us around 2-2.5 hours to go around the whole zoo so it won’t be a full day trip, but it will definitely be a wonderful stop to make on your trip to Gulf Shores!

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Thomas Crowley 8 months ago

While visiting Orange Beach decided to visit the local zoo. What a great place, helpful employees who did a lot of explaining of animals feeding. It was a great walk. A great day. All the animals are very interesting and especially loved the herb garden..

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Lynette Keith 8 months ago

I’ve been bringing my children here since they were little and now I’m bringing my grandchildren. I love our little zoo. It’s not too big and by the time the kiddos are wore out, we are all done. Everyone is so hospitable and kind. Cute gift shop and love feeding Ben the giraffe.

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We loved our visit! Such an affordable option for a zoo. Plenty of animals to see. Loved how close you get to all of them. Very clean and tidy. Disappointed the tigers weren’t out though. But overall a fantastic experience! Our kids loved it.

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Such a beautiful zoo! Very clean with ample restrooms and benches. There were so many animals to see which was very unexpected. We saw tigers, lyons, monkeys, giraffes, lemurs, many types of local birds, etc. For an extra fee, you can feed the giraffes and have an opportunity to get up close and personal with several different zoo animals.

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Overall, it was a wonderful experience. We had a great time watching the animals and will definitely be back!

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