Birthday Parties

Celebrate your birthday and make memories that will last a lifetime!

For information or questions, contact Program Registrar Melissa Greenawalt via email at

Types of Parties

Close Up with Critters

Private celebration in Trailhead Event and Educational Building for up to 20 people for up to two hours with 30-minute live animal program featuring two animals. Includes use of tables and chairs.
Cost: $300/member; $350/non-member
Max: 50 people

A Walk on the Wild Side

Enjoy a private celebration in the Trailhead Event and Educational Building for up to 20 people for up to two hours. Includes use of tables and chairs. Includes group admission to the live animal exhibit trail.
Cost: $340/member; $400/non-member
Max: 50 people

Wild Birthday Bash

Enjoy a private celebration in the Trailhead Event and Educational Building for up to 20 people for up to two hours. Includes use of tables and chairs. Meet two live animals up-close during a 30-minute program, plus get group admission to the live animal exhibit trail.
Cost: $425/member; $500/non-member
Max: 50 people

Please note that member or non-member designation refers to the person making the reservation. For groups larger than 20, there is an additional charge of $13 per person. An additional refundable $100 security deposit is required. All options are subject to availability. Advance payment is required to reserve. Any additional fees are due on the day of the party. Children age 3 and over are included in count. For the safety of our animals and other wildlife, please do not bring balloons.

Birthday Party Cancellations

A $25 administration fee will be charged for all cancellations. Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the reservation date will be issued a full refund (less $25 fee). Cancellations made 14-30 days prior to the reservation date will be issued a 50% refund (less $25 fee). Cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the reservation date will not be refunded.

Catherine Peterson, 10/06/24
Beautiful science center, we will be back!
C. Heather Moody, 10/22/19
Great place to take the family for a day trip. Lots to see, beautiful area with some unique animals & very friendly staff. Good volunteer opportunities several times per year including hiking, fall clean up & more. Also have camps (day, some overnight, week long or longer) during school vacation, etc. Nice place.
Colton, 05/03/22
At only $22 for an adult, this place was incredible for its modest size. The staff was very quick to service and friendly. The park and the restrooms all appeared to be very clean as well. I will say it is very heavily directed at children for a learning experience. But I absolutely love that honestly. If you are in to nature and conservation then you know that teaching the children about these wonderful animals and ecosystems is the key to sustaining them for generations to come. The exhibits were very straightforward and the educational aspects were presented in fun ways ranging from buttons to highlight points of interest, buttons to play the different sounds of similar animals, and many sliding/rotating levers to reveal fun facts and differences between photos/items on display. Loved everything about this place, and next time I'm in New Hampshire, I will definitely be returning!
Scott McDonough, 08/21/24
The whole experience was great! A lot of educational opportunity. Eric, one of the scientist, was displaying an owl and giving an educational talk about the owl. He took all kinds of questions from the kids. You get to see deer, bear, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, hawks, eagles and much more. When you go do not leave without taking one of the cruises. We had Eric again on the cruise and what an amazing experience. We saw loons, a bald eagle(trying to eat the loon chick). We got to see how the loon has different distress calls and how the second parent comes back quickly to help defend the chick. .
Emily Morgan, 09/15/20
Since discovering this place a few years ago I have been in love. I make it a mission to visit at least once a year. Last year I even had my daughters birthday here! Most recent visit was Saturday when me and my husband were celebrating our wedding anniversary. I highly recommend this place. Animals are amazing and well taken care of. The path ways are also well tended to.