Deciding on unique birthday party ideas for your child’s special day? How about a zoo themed birthday party? Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo offers the perfect location for a fun and entertaining birthday party! Gather friends and family for a petting zoo party!

Wild creatures and wild play! What a great combination. Feed our deer, snuggle the goats, and watch our amazing animal presentations! After head over to our Wild Creatures Playland where the whole birthday group can explore the BRAND NEW SMART PLAY structure featuring a unique open air design, complete with multiple events, including the Rodeo Rider room, the Bouncing Wallaby Forest, the Frog Hop, a pull swing, a stand & spin, a16ft speed slide, and of course, the iconic ball crawl! Then take the kiddos to bounce on our giant pillow bounce, and even have a blast with our water balloon battle stations! The fun never stops! Every birthday here is a happy one!

Bring the whole birthday group to enjoy one of the best birthday packages in Central New York!.

Birthday Package

COST: $12.50 per child $10.75 per adult (plus tax) minimum 10 admissions with reservation, a $50.00 deposit is needed to secure reservation and payment in full is required by noon the day of the party. Guests arriving after 12pm will be asked to pay own admission. (we cannot accept personal checks)

Birthday package includes:
• Admission for all party guests (children and adults)
• Private Party room reservation from 11am-3pm
– Party room can seat 25 - 30 people comfortably, a Pavilion can also be reserved if you have over 30 guests.
• One free portion of animal food per child
• One free small Slushie per child from the concession stand
• Admission to the BRAND NEW Wild Creatures Playland (an open air soft play design with multiple events that children and adults can enjoy together!)
• Admission to petting area, maternity ward, & all animal presentations (see show schedule)
• Water balloon wars with 6 complimentary buckets of balloons per party group and 6 Downpour Derby games.
• Admission to Jumbo Jumper Pillow Bounce (limited to children ages 2 to 13)

FALL BIRTHDAYS:

• in place of water balloon wars, your guests receive tickets to ride the tractor pull ride (1 ticket per guest)

You are welcomed to bring your own choice of refreshments and decorations!
*Season passes are not accepted for birthday parties.

Weather dependent! In the event of rain we may need to cancel

Due to high demand we advise booking early! A $50.00 deposit is required to hold your reservation. You may email fortrickey@gmail.com prior to booking to check availability.