Reading Zoo
Reading Zoo

Bring the party to the wild side

 Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday at the Zoo!

Give your child a memorable birthday experience surrounded by animals and adventure! Our zoo birthday parties offer a fun-filled day with plenty to enjoy, all in one exciting location.

Birthday Party Package – £24.99 per child

Additional adults cost £13.50 p/p

 One adult receives FREE entry per paying child

Party bookings are available for a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of 30 guests.

Zoo entry from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

For full day entry an additional cost of £5 per adult will be charged.

Train ride ticket for each guest

Enjoy a ride on our popular zoo train

 1.5-hour Party Room reservation, 1:30 PM to 3PM

A dedicated indoor area for celebrating, eating, and opening presents

Food for children

Menu listed below 

Children’s Food Includes: Popcorn or crisps, a sandwich platter, cucumber and carrot sticks, fresh fruit platter and squash.

Optional Add-On:

Adult Catering

Food is not included for adults by default,
but catering can be added for £3 per adult

Optional Add-On:

Decorations

You are welcome to bring your own, or they can
be provided by the zoo for an additional £20

Optional Add-On:

Party Bags for £6 per Child

Party bags filled with:
Animal adventure crisps, giant cookie, raisins, yo-yo bear fruit snack, juice carton

BIRTHDAY PARTY ANIMAL WORKSHOPS

Marvel at Minibeasts

Cost: £40 per group | Suggested age 3-5

Explore the world of minibeasts in this fun and interactive session. Enjoy exciting games before getting hands-on with live invertebrates in a unique handling experience.

  • We will host the group in the Wild Explorer Hub.
  • Max number of children: 20, plus accompanying adults.
  • Accompanying adult ratio: Minimum 1 adult per 6 children during the handling session.

Zoo quest

Cost: £50 per group | Suggested age 6-12

Join us for the birthday Zoo quest. You will answer clues about our animals to discover the next step of the quest. The quest will include a keeper activity such as enrichment making or feeding of one of our farm animals as well as the chance to handle some of the zoos minibeasts or reptiles.

  • Max number of children: 15, plus accompanying adults.
  • Accompanying adult ratio: Minimum 1 adult per 6 children during the handling session.

Ready to party?

Book your wild celebration today

Important Information & Terms

No access to the zoo will be granted unless entry has been purchased.
• Adults who are not participating in the party may drop off and collect children from the Gift Shop only.
You are solely responsible for all children and guests attending the party.
• The zoo accepts no responsibility for the supervision of children at any time during your visit.

Booking Information: All birthday parties must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.