Worlds of Discovery Birthday Room

Celebrate your child’s birthday with some real party animals! The Worlds of Discovery Birthday Room is the specialized rental space in the Zoo for birthday packages. Worlds of Discovery showcases reptiles, fish, and small mammals like our ever-playful meerkats.

Member host package: $685 for 15 guests of any age

Non-member host package: $735 for 15 guests of any age

  • $44 each additional adult (no Member discount)
  • $49 each additional child (no Member discount)
  • Pricing is exclusive of a 7% tax. Gratuity not included, but appreciated.
To book your party, call 412-365-6006 or email [email protected]

Capacity:

  • 30 seated guests maximum.

Included with package:

  • Admission & parking for full daytime operating hours, before and after party
  • Worlds of Discovery room rental
  • Birthday attendant
  • Lunch: cheese pizza, snacks, and unlimited beverages
  • Assorted cupcakes and ice cream
  • Keepsake cup, party hats, and play masks for each child
  • A special gift for the birthday child
  • All necessary paper products, condiments, cups, tablecloths, and utensils

Available Year-Round Daytime, Weekends Only:

  • 1.5-2 hour party that begins at 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m. (in-season only), or 2:30 p.m. (in-season only)
  • Parties must be booked a minimum of two weeks in advance. We recommend booking your party two to three months in advance to ensure the greatest availability. Certain dates and holidays may not be available.
  • To reserve your date and time, full payment of the base party package is required when booking.
  • Guests park in the Zoo’s main lot and walk to the venue.
  • Guests have access to in-building restrooms.

Add-On Food Options:

  • Additional Pizza (8 slices): $38
  • Fruit Shoot (per person): $5
  • 2% Milk or Chocolate Milk (per person): $3.50
  • Spinach & Artichoke Dip (feeds 15 people): $55
  • Buffalo Chicken Dip (feeds 15 people): $55
  • Cookies: $3.50 each
  • Garden Salad (feeds 15): $55
  • Fruit Platter (feeds 15): $55
  • Snake Sandwich (feeds 15): $60
  • Decorated Animal Cupcake Add On: $4 each
  • Sprink Cupcake Add On: $1 each

Additional Add-On Options:

  • 20-30 minute Ambassador Animal presentation (must be booked 2 weeks in advance, some dates not available): $75
  • Zoo birthday t-shirt available in children sizes XS-XL: $25
  • Assorted Zoo Plush Animals: $26

Additional Information:

  • Parties are best enjoyed by children ages 2-10.
  • All guests have the same pricing, regardless of their Membership status. Member discount only applies to host’s initial party package purchase.
  • Decorations are permitted within general Zoo policy requirements (for example, confetti, balloons, and glitter are not permitted on Zoo grounds.) Pinatas are not permitted. All decorations must be brought by the party host day-of. Party host will only have access to party room a half an hour before the party. No outside decorators or vendors are permitted.
  • Outside food and drink are not permitted, but outside desserts are welcome.
  • No catered food is permitted to leave the premises due to food safety regulations. All party favors as well as any leftover cupcakes can be taken home.

To book your party, call 412-365-6006 or email [email protected]