Celebrate your special occasion at The Texas Zoo!

From birthdays and baby showers to business gatherings, we have the perfect setting to make your event unforgettable. Each party includes a unique space where guests can enjoy up-close encounters with our animal ambassadors and explore the newly renovated zoo grounds. No matter the occasion, your guests are sure to have a roaring good time!

 

Time Frames

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
                 OR
  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Basic Package - $150

This package includes a 2 hour room rental, admission for 12 guests, and a party attendant to answer any needs that may arise.

 

Wildlife Package - $250

This package includes the Basic Package, plus 30 minutes of animal interactions. Annual Passholders receive a 10% discount on this package.

Party Add-Ons

  • $25 per additional hour
  • $6 per additional guest
  • $75 Animal Adoption with certificate, plush, & animal fact sheet
  • $2 per bag of Petting Zoo Feed
  • $1 per romaine lettuce leaf

Fees:

  • $75 NON-REFUNDABLE Deposit (REQUIRED)
  • $75 Cancellation Fee (if canceled within 48 HOURS of party date; NOT part of the deposit)
  • $50 Rescheduling Fee (if rescheduled within 48 HOURS of party date)
  • $25 Clean-Up Fee (if failure to clean up party area after reserved time frame)
  • $35 Early/Late Fee (if show up earlier than the 15 minutes stated on the contract OR stay later than the time frame)

The Admin Classroom is the original Texas Zoo classroom. This classroom holds up to 35 guests and has a bathroom attached for convenience.

The Education Station is our convertible building located in the middle of the zoo. This location does not have a limit on guests thanks to its open-air surroundings.

Food, Drink, and Decorations

  • Guests are able to bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks to the party. The zoo is not able to refrigerate any items for the party.
  • Guests are responsible when it comes to decorating the space. For the safety of our animals, we ask no confetti or plastic straws.
  • Balloons are okay for ADMIN CLASSROOM ONLY. All balloons MUST be APPROVED. *You will be asked to leave with NO REFUND if ANY balloons leave the building and go into the zoo OR if they are not approved one week before the party date.*
  • When decorating, please no thumbtacks, tape, or other damaging methods of hanging. You must use  Command Strips or other damage-free methods
  • You must decorate and clean up your space in the 2-hour room rental. 

How to Book Your Party

*all parties must be booked at least TWO WEEKS in advance*

1) Call The Texas Zoo front desk at (361) 573-7681.

2) Allow the staff to check if the date you would like is available. 

3) Inform the staff member of the following:

  1. Time Frame
  2. Package Type
  3.  Location
  4. Number of Guests 
  5. Any Add-Ons You May Want

4) You must pay a deposit of $75 at the time of booking. A contract will be emailed to you and must be returned signed in person or scanned via email ONE WEEK before the party date to complete your booking.

 *if not received in time, your party will be taken off our schedule with NO REFUND*