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Event/birthday Rentals

After Hours Rentals

Our Zoo is a great place for a wedding or for company and corporate events! Hold after-hours or special weekend events for your organization. The Zoo grounds are available to rent for private functions during the hours of 5-9PM and for private all day rentals!

Rental of large tents, extra tables, and chairs for the grounds may also be arranged through Aztec Rentals. If you would like the zoo staff to make these arrangements there is a 15% up-charge on the Aztec fees.

For more information, call 540-343-3241 and ask to speak with someone about rentals!

Picnic Pavilion Rental

The Picnic Pavilion is available to groups for rent during regular operating hours at a fee of $75.00 for a two-hour private group function. Group admission rates apply for 10 or more people. For an additional charge of $25 per hour, the pavilion may be available for longer than two hours.

birthday parties!

ZOOBASH #1
$225 members/$250 non-members
Admission for 15 guests
Zoo choo tokens for 15*
Picnic pavilion for 2 hours
A special gift for the birthday child

ZOOBASH #2
$300 members/$350 non-members
Admission for 30 guests
Zoo choo tokens for 30*
Picnic pavilion for 2 hours
A special gift for the birthday child

PARTY ANIMAL #1
$300 members/$325 non-members
Admission for 15 guests
Zoo choo tokens for 15*
Picnic pavilion for 2 hours
A special gift for the birthday child
30-minute animal encounter program**
Photo w/encounter animal for the Birthday child
Appearance by Amanda the Red Panda

PARTY ANIMAL #2
$ 375 members/$425 non-members
Admission for 30 guests
Zoo choo tokens for 30*
Picnic pavilion for 2 hours
A special gift for the birthday child
30-minute animal encounter program**
Photo w/encounter animal for the Birthday child
Appearance by Amanda the Red Panda

We've carefully designed packages to cater to a range of party sizes.  While we will happily extend a reduced rate for guests beyond your selected package, it’s important to note that we don’t offer discounts for less than your package option.

PREMIUM MEAL ADD-ON AVAILABLE FOR ALL PACKAGES

For only $5 a person, our meal plan includes:
a hotdog, a bag of chips, and a canned drink
~OR~
a personal-size pizza (pepperoni or cheese) and a canned drink
MUST HAVE 2 WEEKS ADVANCE NOTICE

*If Zoo Choo is not operational, there will be no refund or credit provided.
**The Education Department reserves the right to change animals on the day of the party.

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