• It can be difficult to plan the perfect unique party. There are many options for themed parties, including a zoo party. A zoo party is a creative and unique idea regardless of the party goers' age. If you have an animal lover, a zoo party will be a great way to celebrate her special day. Evaluate the cost and purchase the tickets in advance for your party goers; this will avoid any confusion at the gate of the zoo. If age appropriate, have the parent drop off the child. If the child is younger, encourage the parents to participate in your zoo party celebration.
  
  

Getting There

• Discuss with the parents beforehand where in the parking lot to meet your group. You can decorate your vehicle with green streamers and begin the zoo party in the parking lot. Take a group picture and delegate an older child or grown up to take pictures throughout the day.
  
  

Party Supplies

• Select party favors that can be worn into the zoo. Safari hats, buttons, personalized sashes or small masks are relatively cheap to purchase and make a fun way to enjoy the zoo. Any of the party supplies can be purchased ahead of time and personalized before the zoo party.
  
  

Getting Through the Zoo

• Establish your party goers' traffic map throughout the entire zoo. Stay together and stop at every exhibit. This will allow the visitors to see everything the zoo has to offer. Work with the zoo staff to have a special table or location to have your celebration. Ideally, the food and drinks portion of your zoo party should take place midway through the exhibits.
  
  

Decorations and Food

• Decorate the area if necessary and keep decorations minimal if done on your own. If you have reserved a party room, the decorations should be ready for your group. Encourage interactivity throughout the entire process. Your zoo party will enjoy the break from the zoo exhibits and the treats that a party brings.
  
  

Ending The Zoo Party

• Establish an ending point or time for your zoo party. If you have parents along with you, coordinate an appropriate time to end the party. Send your party goers home with the personalized items they wore throughout the zoo. Send zoo-themed thank-you notes with the pictures taken during the party.