Farms, zoos & aquariums
$300median per party
67 published prices · United States
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Middle half: $200–$439.50 per party
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Farms, zoos & aquariums
Birthday score4/5
How we rateA birthday at Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo in Gainesville includes zoo admission and a scavenger hunt, with an animal encounter in the Party Animal package. Zoo It Yourself costs $175 for up to 20 people; Party Animal costs $300 for the same group size. Both include reserved pavilion or picnic table space and a commemorative token. Bring your own food and cake, and book between two weeks and two months before the party.
- Price
- From $175 per party
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This venue: From $175 per party
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- Phone
- 352-395-5633
Party packages
Party Animal$300 per party
Zoo admission, reserved pavilion or picnic-table space, reusable tableware on request, scavenger hunt, commemorative token and animal encounter
Up to 20 people; additional guests $15 each; maximum 30 people. Parties run 11 AM to 2 PM, with setup from 10:30 AM. Guests bring food and cake. A 50% deposit confirms the reservation.
Zoo-It-Yourself$175 per party
Zoo admission, reserved pavilion or picnic-table space, reusable tableware on request, scavenger hunt and commemorative token
Up to 20 people; additional guests $6 each; maximum 30 people. Parties run 11 AM to 2 PM, with setup from 10:30 AM. Guests bring food and cake. A 50% deposit confirms the reservation.
Party timing and reservation terms
Parties run from 11 AM to 2 PM, with setup starting at 10:30 AM. Reusable tableware is available on request. A 50% deposit and signed agreement confirm the reservation. You can reschedule without additional fees; cancellations more than 48 hours before the party qualify for a refund, which may take up to 30 days.
Our take
4/5An animal encounter gives the Party Animal celebration at Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo a clear focal point for children interested in wildlife. Both birthday options include zoo admission and a scavenger hunt, with reserved pavilion or picnic-table space for gathering. The $175 Zoo-It-Yourself option is an appealing alternative for families happy to skip the encounter; Party Animal costs $300.
Each package covers up to 20 people, with a maximum of 30 after paid additions. Families bring food and cake, so the meal remains your job. Book two weeks to two months ahead, and plan around the 11 AM to 2 PM party window.
Questions to ask Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo before booking
These eight points decide whether a party works out and what it really costs. It is easiest to go through them in one phone call.
- How many children fit per party, and when does the price go up?
- Is the room private to our group or shared with other guests?
- How long is the package, and when does the clock start?
- Is a host or activity leader included, or do the parents supervise?
- Can we bring our own cake, drinks or food?
- What costs extra: decorations, food, socks, additional adults?
- Until when can we cancel or reschedule for free?
- Is there space for gifts, coats and the parents' waiting time?
FAQ
How much do additional guests cost?
Extra guests cost $6 each for Zoo It Yourself or $15 each for Party Animal.
What is the largest group we can bring?
The maximum party size is 30 people. Count everyone in your group toward that total.
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Prices, hours and packages last checked on Oct 21, 2026. Information is provided without guarantee. Please confirm details with the venue before booking.
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