Sequoia Park Zoo

Birthday Parties

Have your party in our spacious and lovely multi-purpose room, equipped with a beautiful view of our flamingo exhibit and the forest beyond. Truly a one-of-a-kind setting!

Hours of availability

Sundays 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hosted parties have a maximum capacity of 15 children and 6 adults, with a minimum of 1 adult for every 5 kids.
Only one party per day.
Please schedule your rental well in advance to maximize availability. This room has a maximum capacity of 50 occupants.
The room can be rented on other days through the education department 441-4217.
Price does not include the refundable security deposit of $100 .

Zoo Room: $200

Room set-up and clean-up
Room decorations, table cloths
Access to AV Equipment and Big screen
3 hours of room use
limit to 62 occupants.

Additions:

$40 ~ Animal Feeding

Rosemary the Bear or the Barnyard Chickens

Limit of 15 children

$100 ~ Hosted Parties

Plates, cups, napkins, and utensils

Snack of Popcorn and Lemonade

2 Games with prizes

Treasure Hunt Activity

Animal experience in the Contact Corral

Goodie Bag with animal toys – one per child

Price for 10 children, add $6 each additional child

Limit 15 children

Lunch:

$5 per child

$7 per adult

Discounts:

Current Zoo Members recive 50% off the room rental price.

How to sign up:

Call the foundation office at442-5649, or e-mail birthdays@sequoiaparkzoo.net to make reservations at least thirty (30) days in advanced.

Office open Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Must pay in full twenty (20) days before the party.

Once paid in full, parents will receive a packet with a list of the rules and a schedule of activities.

The rule sheet signed by you is to be returned the day of your Birthday Party.

Birthday Party Request Form

APPLICATION PROCESS

A confirmation number will be issued provided:
1. the date and time will not obstruct or interfere with zoo use;
2. The date and time requested have not previously been allocated by permit or assigned to a City function;
3. The requested deposits and fees have been paid
Reservations for use of facility must be made by an adult 21 years or older by contacting the Foundation Office at 442-5649, filling out the attached date reservation form and dropping it off at the Zoo Gifts Shop or mailing it to:

Zoo Birthday Reservations
3414 W Street
Eureka CA 95503

Reservations will be accepted up to six months in advance. No advance publicity may be done until deposits are received and the application has been approved.
Reservations will not be confirmed until a deposit of fifty(50) dollars is received by the Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation. The deposit must be received within 7 working days of the reservation request confirmation.
1. All fees are due twenty (20) calendar days in advance of event date and must be made payable to the Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation.
Cancellations made thirty (30) calendar days or less prior to the event date will result in forfeiture of 100% of the rental fees collected.
Notice of cancellation must be submitted in writing.
The organization or group representative who applied for use must be present at the facility during the time of use. The facility cannot be left with a minor in charge.
Permission for use of facilities will be granted upon the condition that all rules governing the use of said facilities are followed and all necessary fees and deposits are paid.
Permission for use may be revoked at any time if user fails to do so.
The City, and Foundation reserves the right to cancel, reassign or otherwise adjust reservations to comply with the demands of its own programs, community programs, or emergency requirements.

Some things to remember

The zoo is home to dozens of honored zoo residents. We ask that you respect their health and well-being by following a few rules:

Respect Animal Diets – Do Not Feed!
Our animals have carefully formulated diets to meet their specific nutritional needs and we request that you please do not feed them. Because some animals are under strict diets for medical reasons, it is vitally important that this policy is followed. Do not take food or drink into the Contact Corral at the Barnyard – the goats will find them!

For the Safety of the Animals
Please no piñatas, balloons, straws, birdseed, rice or confetti in the zoo.

Leave Your Pets At Home
Dogs and other pets are not allowed on Zoo grounds, for the safety of zoo animals as well as your pets. Service dogs may enter the zoo, but we respectfully request they not enter areas where animals are free roaming, such as the Aviary & Barnyard. Please notify the gift shop if you have a service dog so that zoo keepers can anticipate this event appropriately.

Save Your Coins for a Wishing Well
Do not throw coins or any other objects into animal exhibits, including the aviary pond. These items can injure or kill zoo animals. If you notice such an object in an exhibit, please notify a staff member.

Teasing Is Rude!
For the welfare of our animals, we ask you not to tease, whistle or yell at the animals at the Zoo, and to refrain from chasing or holding Barnyard animals (including chickens!) No weapons of any kind are allowed in the zoo. If you bring them in you will be asked to leave immediately and the police will be called.

Park Your Bikes Outside
…as well as your tricycles, scooters, skateboards and rollerblades. And please, no running. This adds to the safety and enjoyment of all zoo visitors.

Petting the Animals OK at the Barnyard ONLY
Our other zoo residents are wild animals, and can bite or otherwise injure you. For your safety and theirs, do not attempt to touch or get closer to an animal that the safety barrier allows. Those who break this rule may be asked to leave the zoo.

Photography is Welcome!
You are welcome to photograph or videotape any Zoo animals, but you must stay safely behind any barriers and remain in the public areas at all times.