Parties & Picnics
Idaho Falls Zoo is the "wildest" place in town to hold your next party, wedding, family reunion or company event! Surrounded by animals from around the world and beautifully landscaped grounds, we can work with you, your family, your club, or business to help you create a one of a kind memorable event.
NOTE:
Submitting a request DOES NOT book your event. Click on the headers in the table below to see pricing and event details. When you're ready to book, submit your event request via the request buttons above; we'll contact you to finalize the details and collect your down payment. Events must be booked at least three weeks in advance.
Questions? 208-612-8420 or email us.
Birthday Package Details
- Available May-October.
- Admission is NOT included in your party package. You and your guests will pay our Group Rate per person in addition to the package price
- Two hours of exclusive use ONLY of the Children's Zoo Party Gazebo that houses TWO picnic tables (area seats about 10 people. If you need more space please see the "Daytime Rental" tab)
- Birthday parties are available at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
- You provide your own birthday cake, juice, and kids' party favors
- Your choice of: 1) A visit from Percy the Penguin (our costumed mascot) OR 2) Meet one of our Animal Ambassadors
- Special gift for the birthday child
- Package price:
$150
plus tax ($50 non-refundable deposit required at time of booking). Submit your request via the "Request Birthday Reservation" button above.
Daytime events can be held during regular zoo hours (9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) from May - September.
Event Package Details
- Two-hour rental of the zoo's picnic area on the green during regular zoo hours.
- 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.
- Additional Option: a visit from one of the Animal Ambassadors ($50 additional fee, plus tax; zookeepers' choice)
- TEN picnic tables (one ADA) are included. Seats approx. 100 people.
- Optional: 10'x10' pop-up tents are available for additional $35 each.
- Must provide your own extension cords if needed; 220V is not available. Additional tables and chairs only provided upon request.
- Package price:
$250
plus tax ($100 non-refundable deposit required at time of booking)Submit your request via the "Request Daytime Zoo Rental" button above.
These events are held after regular zoo hours from May - September.
Event Package Details
- Two-hour rental (5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.) of the Tent on the Green. Additional time may be available for added hourly fee.
- Optional: a visit from the Animal Ambassadors ($50 additional fee, plus tax)
- Optional: Staffed Children's Zoo providing access to goat contact yard ($50 additional fee, plus tax)
- 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
- TEN picnic tables (one ADA) are included (seats approx. 100 people).
- Optional: 10'x10' pop-up tents are available for additional $35 each.
- Must provide your own extension cords if needed; 220V is not available.
$650
plus tax ($200 non-refundable deposit required at time of booking). Submit your request via the "Request After-Hours Zoo Rental" button above.
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