Party Packages Include
- Two-hour private rental of one of three pavilions in the John P. McGovern Children’s Zoo
- 25 birthday party passes for children and adults including Zoo admission and unlimited carousel rides
- Seating for up to 50 people in the indoor pavilions and up to 35 people in the outdoor pavilion
- Two six-foot tables for food and gifts
- Reusable plastic table covers
- Post-event trash and clean-up service
- Opportunity to purchase additional items including entertainment, food and additional birthday party passes
Please note that balloons and inflatables are not allowed on Zoo grounds.
Special Birthday Party Addition:
Host a birthday party from March 7 through September 6, 2020 and admission to the Zoo’s seasonal exhibit, TXU Energy presents Dragons, is included for your guests!
*Admission to Dragons is included as part of the birthday party pass and does not apply to guests using their membership for entry into the Zoo. Passes must be scanned for admission to activate admission to Dragons.
Pavilions & Pricing
Blue Pavilion Package – $400
Open air pavilion – picnic tables seat up to 35 people
Red or Yellow Pavilion Package – $450
Indoor pavilion with heating and cooling
Seven 48-inch round tables seat up to 50 people
Book a Party
Birthday Parties are available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Blockout dates may apply. Parties must be booked a minimum of 3 weeks (21 days) in advance, and we allow booking up to six months in advance.
For Zoo Members Only
You must be a Houston Zoo Member to book a birthday party. Members enjoy free daytime admission for an entire year and many other great benefits!

Saving Wildlife Together!
Consider sending invites, Party Passes and maps digitally. Saving paper helps protect forest habitats. Choose party supplies made of recycled content and reduce the amount of single-use items you buy. Encourage guests to use the recycling bins in the pavilions. Remind your guests that balloons are not permitted on Zoo grounds, as they pose a threat to wildlife, specifically sea turtles that mistake them for food. Bubbles are a fun alternative to balloons and are available to purchase in the gift shop!
Map and Rental Agreement
Birthday Party Pavilion Map (PDF)
Follow the arrows on this map to reach your birthday party pavilion.
Tired of Gift Overload?
This year, consider asking your child’s friends to skip the birthday presents and donate to the Houston Zoo instead with a tribute gift! It’s a WILD way to celebrate your little one’s special day, while also helping to support the continued care and feeding of the Zoo’s 6,000 animal residents!