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PARTY LIKE AN ANIMAL?

Birthday Parties

If you bring the guests, we will help you plan the rest!
Full day admission, a 90-minute venue rental, an animal encounter, and an on-site Birthday Attendant to help you through it all.

BIRTHDAY PACKAGE

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Native animals at Zoo Montana, showcasing local wildlife and natural habitats.
$275
Native animals at Zoo Montana, showcasing local wildlife and natural habitats.
$200 Deposit Due at Booking
ZooMontana Members Save 10%

AVAILABILITY: Weekends Only

Summer Season (June-August)
Two per day at 11:00am and 2:00pm
Winter Season (September-May)
One per day at 11:00am
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What's Included

Your birthday package includes:
  • Admission for 20 people included.
  • Invitations provided
  • 90-minute rental of Planet 106.7 Pavilion (Summer) or Community Room (Winter)
  • Plus 15 minutes before and after for setup and cleanup
  • A special visit from an Edzoocate Animal Ambassador
  • Create enrichment for an animal and see it placed in the habitat after your party
  • $15 gift certificate for Birthday VIP
  • On-site Birthday Attendant

AVAILABLE ADD-ONS

Make your party even more special with these popular add-ons:
Extra Admissions
Add up to 5 additional guests.
$8 per person
Extra Animal Encounter
Add a second animal encounter to your party.
$50
Gift Bags
Special ZooMT merch, activity books, and more!
$25 for the first 12; $3 per additional bag
Cupcakes
A sweet treat for your party guests.
$22
Adorable sloth hanging upside down at Zoo Montana, showcasing exotic wildlife.

HOW TO BOOK

1
Call (406) 652-8100 x221 or x200 to reserve your date.
2
Pay the deposit, sign the agreement, and receive your party packet.
3
Send out invitations to attendees.
4
Party like an animal!

ANIMALS AVAILABLE FOR ENCOUNTER

Animals are subject to change at the last minute.* Please select your top choice and a backup choice.
  • Bugs: hissing cockroach, Chilean rose hair tarantula, giant African millipedes, blue death feigning beetle
  • Snakes: ball python, hognose snake, garter snake, North American racer
  • Lizards: bearded dragon
  • Other Indoor: tiger salamander, White's tree frog, box turtle, armadillo, tenrec (May-Oct only)
  • Birds: laughing kookaburra, red tailed hawk, barn owl
  • Barn: goat, miniature donkey, alpaca

animals available for enrichment craft

  • Bugs: hissing cockroach, Chilean rose hair tarantula, giant African millipedes
  • Snakes: ball python, red tailed boa, hognose snake, garter snake, Eastern indigo
  • Lizards: bearded dragon, Madagascar day gecko
  • Other Indoor: box turtle, armadillo, two toed-sloth
  • Birds: laughing kookaburra, Eastern screech owl, golden eagle, bald eagle
  • Barn: Flemish giant rabbit, goat, miniature donkey, alpaca, chicken
  • Other Outdoor: porcupine, Canada lynx, red panda, wolves
  • Seasonal: turkey vulture (May-October only), American badger (May -October only), wolverines (summer only)
* Animal availability is subject to change without notice. Handlers will do their best to accommodate guests to provide the best experience possible, but due to the nature of animals, we ask that parties be understanding of unforeseeable changes to ensure the health and well-being of our Animal Ambassadors, Handlers, and Zoo Guests.
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Policies and Procedures

  • Each attendee must have an invitation/pass to enter the Zoo. In lieu of distributing passes, you may provide a written guest list in advance. Memberships and general admission may not be used for attendance to the party.
  • 25 guests can be present in the Community Room at any given time.
  • During the animal encounter, holding or touching of the animal is not allowed at any time. Staff may end the encounter at any time for any reason.
  • Decorations are permitted. Please note the outdoor pavilion does not have walls for hanging. No balloons, confetti, glitter, or trick candles are allowed.
  • Outside food is permitted. Please let us know if you will be bringing food so the Party Attendant can plan time accordingly.
  • Any eating utensils or dining ware must be paper or plastic. No glassware is allowed.
  • In the event of severe weather, an outdoor party may be moved to the Community Room as available. If unavailable and rescheduling is not feasible, a full refund will be issued.
  • A full refund for any reason is available up to 14 days prior to party.

MAKE YOUR NEXT EVENT WILDLY MEMORABLE!

From birthdays and family celebrations to unforgettable animal encounters, ZooMontana offers a party experience unlike any other.
(406) 652-8100
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    Hours

    Fall Hours

    • Every Day: 10:00am to 2:00pm

    Guests are permitted to stay on grounds one hour after closing.
    *Open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Inclement weather and special events may also alter operational hours.

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